UNESCO ICM 2022 Annual Report ICM 2022 Annual Report
CONTENTS Mission and Vision 08 Chronology 09 PART 1. Introduction Research and Knowledge Sharing 5th Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts(MARIE) 12 2022 International Martial Arts Academic Seminars 13 Publication of ICM Periodicals (ICM News) 14 Capacity-building through Martial Arts UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team 15 5th Online International Youth Martial Arts Camp(IYMAC) 16 Martial Arts Summer School for International Students 17 Model UNESCO Conference (MUNESCO) 18 International Martial Arts Photo Exhibition at Osong Station 19 Clearinghouse on Martial Arts World Martial Arts In-depth Research 20 North-South Cooperation 6th Martial Arts Open School (MAOS) 21 5th African Regional Martial Arts Congress 22 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize 23 Decision-making and Operation of Secretariat Governing Board Meetings (ordinary sessions and meetings in writing) 24 PART 2. ICM?s footprints in 2022 Governing Board Members 28 2022 Publications 29 Appendix Foreword 04
04 05 ICM 2022 Annual Report Foreword The report also details other programmes of ICM in 2022 including the Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts, Online International Youth Martial Arts Camp, and World Martial Arts In-depth Research. The ICM?s many partner organizations and experts in Korea and abroad were extremely helpful in achieving the Centre?s 2022 goals. This is our opportunity to extend the ICM?s gratitude to all persons and groups involved. The Centre remains firmly committed to advancing development and social participation of global youth and women using martial arts education through ?empirically quantified physical education and martial arts policy research, youth and women?s capacity building, martial arts research and surveys, and network building worldwide.? Expressing our sincere appreciation for our global network of partner organizations and experts for their consistent support, we sincerely ask for your continued interest and kind advice for the Centre?s activities. Thank you very much. Since its founding in 2016, the UNESCO International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM) has conducted programmes with the objectives of building competency and encouraging social engagement of youth and women, while solidifying culture of peace through martial arts training and values. The 2022 Annual Report covers the ICM?s activities and achievements on its sixth anniversary. Over the past three years, COVID-19 placed many restrictions on youth education and physical activity. Recognizing that global cooperation for the physical health and emotional stability of youth is more critical than ever, the ICM has aggressively worked to achieve its stated purposes and functions. Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022 allowed the in-person holding of most ICM programmes and events previously done online. Physical contact is essential for martial arts, and in-person activities offer opportunities for multicultural exchange and communication. The 2022 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar, UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize, and African Martial Arts Congress were all held offline this year, with over 220 participants from 36 countries. In September 2022, the ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team attended the International Martial Arts & Malay Silat Festival hosted by the Malaysian Pencak Silat Federation, networking with martial arts organizations and think tanks in Malaysia. The Martial Arts Open School has worked with Good Neighbors Malawi to develop plans for sustainable martial arts education in the African country. New programmes in 2022 included the Martial Arts Summer School for International Students, which spread the cultural value of martial arts and promoted their global exchange, and a Model UNESCO Conference that allowed youth from six countries to cultivate their international sensibilities and capacities. The report provides ICM?s key activities and achievements in 2022 KIM Kyujig UNESCO ICM Secretary General The Centre remains firmly committed to advancing development and social participation of global youth and women using martial arts education through ?empirically quantified physical education and martial arts policy research, youth and women?s capacity building, martial arts research and surveys, and network building worldwide.
Mission and Vision 08 Chronology 09 PART 1. Introduction
08 09 ICM 2022 Annual Report Mission and Vision Mission and Vision Chronology Dec. 2022 R enewal of ICM agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea & UNESCO (effective Dec. 13, 2022) Nov. 2020 Opening of new ICM building Nov. 2019 D eemed qualified as member of CIGEPS(Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education & Sport) at 40th UNESCO General Conference Nov. 2017 A rticle on legal basis for foundation & management of ICM inserted in Korea?s Act on Promotion of Traditional Martial Arts Act Dec. 2016 F oundation of UNESCO ICM (first Governing Board Meeting & commemorative ceremony) Dec. 2015 Agreement on ICM?s foundation signed between the Government of the Republic of Korea & UNESCO Nov. 2013 R esolution to establish ICM adopted at 37th session of UNESCO General Conference Vision Contribute to a well-bing and cohesive humanity through martial arts Mission Establish educational values of martial arts Protect and preserve cultural diversity inherent in martial arts Enable healthy and well-being life through martial arts Instill peace and increase cooperation through martial arts
Research and Knowledge Sharing 12 5th Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts(MARIE) 2022 International Martial Arts Academic Seminars Publication of ICM Periodicals (ICM News) Capacity-building through Martial Arts 15 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team 5th Online International Youth Martial Arts Camp (IYMAC) Martial Arts Summer School for International Students Model UNESCO Conference (MUNESCO) International Martial Arts Photo Exhibition at Osong Station Clearinghouse on Martial Arts 20 World Martial Arts In-depth Research North-South Cooperation 21 6th Martial Arts Open School (MAOS) 5th African Regional Martial Arts Congress UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize Decision-making and 24 Operation of Secretariat Governing Board Meetings(ordinary sessions and meetings in writing) PART 2. ICM?s footprints in 2022
12 13 ICM 2022 Annual Report Research and knowledge sharing Theme Martial arts education for youth character building Period July 11?September 19, 2022 Key activities Lectures on theory & individual mentoring Venue Online (remote), Korea (1 week of cultural activity in Chungju&Seoul) Theme UNESCO ICM-UiTM International Seminar on Youth Development through Martial Arts Date November 15, 2022 Venue International Conference Room, UNESCO ICM (1st floor) Panel discussion Photo taken after a taekwondo demonstration at Taekwondowon in Korea Group photo at academic seminar Awards ceremony for Martial Arts Education Prize Since 2017, the Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts has offered opportunities to study the social value and role of martial arts to related leaders worldwide. Due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, all initiatives were held in hybrid form as the previous year. Four martial arts instructors from four countries participated in this year?s programme, working on two tasks. First, youth programmes in martial arts in each country were reviewed based on the Youth Development through Martial Arts: An Evaluation Framework for Youth Activities, a joint study with UNESCO Bangkok in 2019, and discussion was held on standards for systematic and effective programmes. The reviews led to the development of the ?Martial Arts Instruction Plan for Youth Character-Building? for use in the field in the corresponding countries. Participants also shared their experiences and opinions on difficulties in teaching martial arts and directions for progress. The participants presented a developed instruction plan on November 15, 2022, to the International Martial Arts Academic Seminar. 5th Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts (MARIE) This year?s seminar, under the theme ?Youth Development through Martial Arts,? was jointly hosted by the ICM and Universiti Teknologi MARA (Mara Technological University, UiTM) of Malaysia. This academic partnership was formed last year with UiTM through joint in-depth research into martial arts. This year?s seminar discussed the latest academic theories on the impact of martial arts on the physical and mental health of youth and related real-world youth programmes worldwide. The seminar was held alongside the awards ceremony for the UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize, inviting the 2022 winners as well as those from 2021 whose ceremony was online due to COVID-19. The final session had the four participants of the 5th Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts each share their experiences in martial arts education and present methods of using martial arts as a character-building tool. 2022 International Martial Arts Academic Seminars Programme Overview in Numbers The number of participating countries(Bangladesh, China, Korea, Mauritius) 4 The number of participants(as of accumulated since 2022) 29 Programme Overview in Numbers The number of participants 100 (from 10 countries) The number of speakers / presenters 18 Programme book for 2022 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar Final Report for 2022 MARIE Research and knowledge sharing
14 15 ICM 2022 Annual Report Capacitybuilding through Martial Arts Publication frequency Quarterly (March, June, September, & December) Format Online (email) Key content ICM News, martial arts trends worldwide & youth contributions & news from partner agencies Period February-November 2022 (10 months) Venue Festival & event locales throughout Korea Key activities M artial arts performances & experiences, overseas displays, demonstration videos, & promotion resources ICM News is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December in newsletter form featuring the latest news from the Centre and partner agencies as well as articles from martial arts professionals and youth practitioners. ICM News seeks to publicize positive and innovative real-world changes through martial arts, raise public awareness of martial arts activity, and motivate readers to make life changes through martial arts practice. Publication of ICM News UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team, first launched in 2019 and consisting of members practicing martial arts inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, aimed to raise martial arts awareness to the public, and instill a culture of peace and harmony. The nine-member team in 2022 displayed seven martial arts: taekkyeon, taekwondo, wushu, pencak silat, capoeira, bokator, and sambo. Most of the performances formerly held online due to COVID-19 were done in person, allowing youth and the public the opportunity to take part in martial arts. The team?s appearance at the International Martial Arts & Malay Silat Festival in Malaysia in September 2022 resulted in martial arts engagement and exchange with a global audience and networking with martial arts organizations. UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team Capacity-building through Martial Arts ICM?s demonstration team (all members) Demo of capoeira (Brazilian martial art) Programme Overview in Numbers Types of martial arts performed by the team (taekkyeon, taekwondo, wushu, pencak silat, capoeira, bokator, &sambo) 7 The number of performances 1 Online 66 Offline The number of videos produced by the team (promotional, short-form, &martial arts performances) 5 Programme Overview in Numbers ICM News (Dec.) ICM News (Jun.) ICM News (Mar.) ICM News (Sept.) The number of subscribers by email: Over 1,000 Activity report on ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team The number of ICM News published : 4 Research and knowledge sharing
16 17 ICM 2022 Annual Report Capacitybuilding through Martial Arts Programme Overview in Numbers The number of participating countries 12 The percentage of physical & outdoor activity programmes 53% The percentage of youth-driven activities 26% The percentage of female participants 62% Period August 23-27, 2022 Subtitle Stronger Together in Chungju No. of attendees 23 (18 from abroad with 5 Korean college students as ?buddies?) Venue ICM HQ in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do Key activities Martial Arts Academicus (lectures & martial arts training including horse-riding martial arts, taekkyeon, & taekwondo), Martial Arts Emphaticus (field trips, cultural activities, briefing on ICM), &Martial Arts Communicus (Youth Idea Lab) Period 5 days (pre-camp: July 20-21, 2022 / camp: July 27-29, 2022) Venue Camp website (online), Zoom, & metaverse Key activities G roup research, martial arts training, other activities, & global citizenship training The 5th International Youth Martial Arts Camp (IYMAC) was held online again this year. Among the 46 participants from eight countries, 37 beneficiaries completed the programme under the theme ?Becoming Healthy Global Citizens.? Those attending experienced a variety of martial arts, performed group research, gave presentations on the contributions of sports and martial arts to building a culture of peace, and discussed solutions to the decline in youth physical activity due to COVID-19. The programme also included Korean cultural experiences, meditation, and activities to promote the participants? capacity for physical, emotional, and social engagement development. 5th Online International Youth Martial Arts Camp (IYMAC) The 2022 Martial Arts Summer School for International Students, under the theme ?Martial Arts Academicus, Emphaticus, Communicus,? promoted the physical activity of international students with the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, fostered cultural understanding, and stimulated multicultural communication. The four-day event held in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, attracted 23 participants. International students first experienced horse-riding martial arts, taekkyeon, and taekwondo and later discussed how to promote participation in martial arts. Martial Arts Summer School for International Students Group photo (participants and staff) Online group presentations Video Sketch : 2022 ICM Martial Arts Summer School Final report on 2022 Martial Arts Summer School for International Students Programme Book of 2022 Online International Youth Martial Arts Camp Group photo Participants Programme Overview in Numbers The number of participating countries 8 The number of participants (including staff) 46 The percentage of female participants 57.5% Capacity-building through Martial Arts
18 19 ICM 2022 Annual Report Capacitybuilding through Martial Arts Period August 2-4, 2022 Theme Youth contribution to peace building through martial arts and related physical activities. Resolution 1. F orming a global consultative body to promote the role and value of martial arts as a contributor to youth development and peace 2. Setting the financial and institutional foundations to develop competencies and increase learning opportunities for the disadvantaged youth, such as young refugees or those living in developing countries, through martial arts and sports activities. Venue I nternational Conference Room, ICM (offline conference, streamed live on YouTube) Key activities O pening ceremony of Model UNESCO General Conference, meeting of CIGEPS, free discussion, & awards ceremony for outstanding participants (4 teams) Approximately 40 undergraduate and graduate students?10 members from the secretariat and 30 comprising the delegation?representing six countries gathered at the conference ?Youth contribution to peacebuilding through martial arts and related physical activities.? They shared opinions on the role and function of sports and martial arts in setting and preserving peace. The participants held in-depth discussions on turning their ideas into reality at the ICM and real world. The conference was conducted under standing international conference protocols of the UNESCO Conference and Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sports (CIGEPS), and the coordination of voices and opinions helped participants from diverse backgrounds to reach a final negotiated resolution. Model UNESCO Conference (MUNESCO) Secretariat members moderating the conference Group photo of award winners and secretariat Programme Overview in Numbers The number of participating countries & participants 40from 6countries The number of views of ICM website & social media 2,449 The number of resolutions & detailed matters to be resolved 2&39 The percentage of female participants 72.5% Period May 1-July 1, 2022 Event M artial Arts, Embracing Daily Life Venue 1st floor lobby, KTX Osong Station (Reception Hall / in front of ticketing office) Introduction to exhibition Visitors at exhibition Programme Overview in Numbers The number of works exhibited at Osong Station 45 The number of signatures on visitor?s register 500 Online VR Gallery Capacity-building through Martial Arts Thirty-six winning entries from the 2021 ICM International Martial Arts Photo Contest were displayed at Osong Station, a major transportation hub in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, raising public awareness of martial arts and demonstrating that their vibrant and positive values remain alive and well despite the pandemic. The winning works can be viewed on the UNESCO ICM website (www.unescoicm.org) > Resources > Photo Exhibition.? International Martial Arts Photo Exhibition at Osong Station
20 21 ICM 2022 Annual Report North-South Cooperation Clearinghouse on Martial Arts Report South Asian Martial Arts: Connecting the Past, Present and Future Coverage (Country&Martial arts) - Bangladesh: Lathi khela, boli khela, & thang-ta - Sri Lanka: Angampora Content Origins and development of martial arts, methods of competition, training systems, promotional policies, & examples of real-world use Following a 2021 study on martial arts in four Southeast Asian countries?Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore?in-depth research in 2022 was again conducted on martial arts in South Asia, namely Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The findings were published in the report South Asian Martial Arts: Connecting the Past, Present and Future. The report studied the indigenous martial arts of each country, problems that such practices face today, and their significance in the contemporary society. The researchers were selected among candidates recommended by UNESCO field offices, ensuring cooperation with experts with extensive experience in martial arts research. World Martial Arts Indepth Research South Asian Martial Arts: Connecting the Past, Present and Future Programme Overview in Numbers The number of researchers 9 Period June 11-August 26, 2022 Countries N epal, Malawi, Rwanda, & Türkiye (Turkey) Martial arts Taekwondo, taekkyeon, karate The annual Martial Arts Open School for youth and women in Africa and other developing countries promotes physical and emotional health through martial arts. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held in Rwanda, Nepal, Türkiye (Turkey), and Malawi. A total of 537 youth and female participants learned about and trained in a diversity of martial arts. While building physical and mental capacity, they also experienced and developed appreciation for the cultural value of martial arts. The 2022 Martial Arts Open School partnered with agencies in the four countries including Good Neighbors Malawi, Rwanda Karate Federation, and Taekwondo Association of Malawi to ensure the sustainability of the programme. 6th Martial Arts Open School Martial Arts class in Malawi Martial Arts class in Türkiye (Turkey) Programme Overview in Numbers The number of participating countries 4 The number of participants 537 The number of instructors dispatched 9 The percentage of female participants 62.5% Photo Report of 6th Martial Arts Open School Download the report South Asian Martial Arts: Connecting the Past, Present and Future here The number of report distributed 300 The number of countries studied 6 The number of martial arts researched 18 North-South Cooperation
22 23 ICM 2022 Annual Report North-South Cooperation Application period May-November 2022 Eligibility Individuals & organizations-groups contributing to development & social engagement of youth & women through martial arts Winner Blanquerna / Sports Science Dept., Ramon Llull Univ. of Spain Selection process A pplication screening (preliminary & secondary) ? Meeting of screening committee ? Announcement of winner North-South Cooperation Since 2018, the UNESCO ICM has organized the African Martial Arts Congress to gather experts in African martial arts, policymakers, and staff from international organizations to discuss social issues of African youth and women and using of martial arts as a tool for resolution. While previous editions were held online or in an African country, the fifth congress was hosted by the ICM in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, with 60 martial arts, educational, and sports experts from 17 countries attending. Building on the results of previous editions, participants discussed the setup of systems for martial arts cooperation in Africa, development of joint projects, and the ICM?s role in these efforts. 5th African Martial Arts Congress Group Photo Taekkyeon class Programme Overview in Numbers The number of participating countries &participants 60from 17countries Launched in 2021, the UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize recognizes and awards good practices in promoting youth and women?s development and social engagement through martial arts education, promoting the positive values of the martial arts and advancing related education. Twenty-eight submissions came from 21 countries in 2022. The grand prize went to Blanquerna of Ramon Llull University in Spain for its judo programme for autistic children. Blanquerna has developed and operates the programme, Adapted Judo for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (AUTJUDO), which raises the self-dependency of autistic children. The programme engages over 280 such children in six countries, improving their access to sports and social participation. Blanquerna has also made contributions to research on systems for classification of athletes with intellectual disabilities, hosted international conferences for martial arts for people with disabilities, and published guides on martial arts instruction for people with special needs. The prize was awarded at the UNESCO ICM?UiTM International Seminar on Youth Development through Martial Arts on November 15, 2022. The winner of the 2021 prize?Kung Fu Nuns?who received the honor online due to COVID-19, was invited to add significance to the ceremony. The winner presented its activities at an academic seminar, giving talks at children?s centers and attending a roundtable with the Korea Judo Federation for the Disabled to explore cooperation with related Korean agencies. UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize Video of 2022 Prize Winner Winners from 2021 and 2022 Interview of 2022 winner Programme Overview in Numbers The number of applicant countries 21 The number of prize candidates(individuals& organizations) 28 The number of prize winner 1 Programme book of 5th African Martial Arts Congress Period October 25-28, 2022 Venue ICM (International Conference Room, Multipurpose Hall, Seminar Rooms) Participating countries Africa, Algeria, Cameroon, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Egypt, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda & Zimbabwe Content Seminars, discussions & presentations, visits to related agencies, cultural experiences, & martial arts training The number of agenda items 4
24 25 ICM 2022 Annual Report Decision-making and operation of the secretariat Decision-making and operation of the secretariat Venue Seminar Room, Ground Floor, UNESCO ICM Date February 24, 2022 Agenda Approval of 2022 programme plans & budget No. of attendees 11 Governing Board members (directors & auditor) The ICM Governing Board meets every year to approve programme budgets and resolve key agenda of the Centre. The 15th Ordinary Session of the ICM?s Governing Board was held in hybrid form (online and offline) like last year?s. With 11 board members including Chairperson Lee Sijong attending, the Centre reported the past year?s achievements and this year?s planned programmes for approval. The latest meeting discussed the roles and directions of the ICM in advancing world martial arts under the new normal. In addition to the ordinary session, the Governing Board held a supplementary one by correspondence for timely decision-making on programme administration. Governing Board Meetings Group photo after 15th Ordinary Session of ICM?s Governing Board
Governing Board Members 28 2022 Publications 29 Appendix
28 29 ICM 2022 Annual Report 2022 Publications Governing Board Members (As of December 2022) Governing Board Name Affiliation & position Term Notes Chairperson Vacant Members Kang Dae Keum Director-general, Sports Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Term Ex-officio member Lee Kyeong-ah Director-general, Public Diplomacy&Cultural Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Term Ex-officio member Kim Yeong-hwan Governor, Chungcheongbuk-do Term Ex-officio member Cho Gil Hyeong Mayor, Chungju Term Ex-officio member Kim Jung Heon Professor, Dept. of Taekwondo, Yongin University Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Appointed member Cindy Park Dean, Dept. of Asian Martial Arts, Youngsan University Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Appointed member Chung Wha-Tae President, World Martial Arts Union Term Ex-officio member (Acting chair) Kim Byoung Joo Secretary-general, Korea Alliance of Martial Arts Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Appointed member Sheik Alauddin (Mr.) CEO, Singapore Silat Federation Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Appointed member Redha Ebrahim Munfarendi(Mr.) Arab representative (Bahrain) Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Appointed member Bella Bello Bitugu(Mr.) African representative (Ghana) Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Appointed member Uros Pribicevic (Mr.) European (Eastern Europe) representative (Serbia) Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Appointed member Gabriela Ramos(Ms.) Ass?t director-general, UNESCO Social and Human Sciences Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 Ex-officio member Auditor Eom Ki eun Attorney-at-law Feb. 1, 2021~ Jan. 31, 2024 2022 Publications No. Title Language Publication Area 1 5th African Martial Arts Congress English Programme 2 6th Martial Arts Open School English Photo album 3 Final Report on Martial Arts Summer School for International Students English Final report 4 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demo Team Korean Final report 5 International Seminar on Youth Development via Martial Arts Korean & English Sourcebook 6 5th Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts English Final report 7 5th International Youth Martial Arts Camp English Programme 8 South Asian Martial Arts: Connecting Past, Present and Future English Research report 9 ICM 2021 Annual Report Korean & English * All publications available on the UNESCO ICM website > Resources
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