Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts : MARIE
○ Objective : To encourage research on martial arts by young researchers (Pursuant to article 6, paragraph 1 of the agreement on the establishment of the ICM) and develop a network of martial arts experts
○ Period : 2018 July 2nd to August 20th
○ Particiapnts : 9 martial arts instructors from 9 countries (Korea, Nepal, Laos, Bhrain, Vietnam, Belize, Uzbekistan and Krygyzstan)
○ Description
- Theoretical learning for capacity building
- Practice training sessions for Taekkyeon, Yongmudo and Muay Thai
- Computer lessons including PowerPoint tutorials and presentation skills
- Field trips to historical sites and hands-on cultural activities
- Report assignment on the topic of one's choice
○ Coordination and partnership
- Laos Sports School
- Bahrain Aldoy International Sports & Martial Arts Centre
- Vietnam Physical Education University
- Kyrgyzstan Olympic Taekwondo team
- Belize Karate Federation
- Uzbekistan Wushu Federation, Department of Physical Education
- Korea Graduate School of Seoul National University
- Kenya Karate Federation Diplack Karate Club
- Nepal Harati Shikshya Mandir High School