□ Objectives

❍ To collect all information needed to operate a data clearing house designed to archive and disseminating records and data on martial arts

❍ To archive useful information to facilitate the sharing of research findings and support research activities

□ Plans for 2020

❍ (Project period) January to December 2020

❍ (Subject of research) Martial arts around the world

❍ (Scope of research)

  - Collecting data including types, characteristics and history of martial arts, how they are transmitted and related human networks

  - Discovering professionals in respective fields, building partnerships and facilitating work by visiting researchers

  - Joint initiatives with UNESCO and other relevant organizations including joint publication

❍ (Methodologies of Research)

  - Literature and online surveys

  - Utilizing researchers (scholars from home and abroad and expert groups) to gather data on martial arts prototype, region and country, and suppporting research on the positive impact of martial arts

  - Joint initiatives with organizations specializing in martial arts that are shortlisted on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

  ❍ (Timeline)

  - Jan. - Feb. 2020 Master plan developed

  - Jan. - Dec. 2020 Literature and online surveys

  - Mar. - Dec. 2020 Partnerships built with selected martial arts professionals

  - Apr. - Oct. 2020 Visiting researchers start work after signing a contract / overseas field surveys

  - Apr. - Dec. 2020 Joint projects with UNESCO and other relevant organizations (joint publication)

 

□ Expected Outcomes

❍ Compilation of preliminary data to publish guidelines and glossaries for world martial arts for youth

❍ Raising awareness about the value of martial arts through research on the role of martial arts in youth development and engagement

 

 

※ Subject to Change