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World Martial Arts Research

Collecting materials for the creation of a martial arts database, supporting academic activities on martial arts and its positive effects.

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[Publication of the 『South Asian Martial Arts -Connecting the Past, Present and Future』 ]
  • Period : June 2021 ~ June 2022
  • Martial arts :
    - Bangladesh : Lathi Khela, Boli Khela, Thang-Ta
    - Sri Lanka : Angampora
  • Description : The origin, Development process, techniques, Training systems etc.

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[Publication of the『World Martial Arts: Towards a global Overview』]
  • Period : May 2020 ~ May 2021
  • Research Method : An online research referencing martial arts encyclopedia, journals, martial arts organization/international federation webpages, etc.
  • Result
    ① Conducted research on total 300 martial arts and derived statistics per region/techniques/weapon
    ② Introduced definition of martial arts and its classification based on prior research materials
    ③ Introduced varied socio-cultural aspects such as ‘martial arts and music’, ‘martial arts and change’, ‘women in martial arts’, and ‘martial arts and nationalism’.

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[Collection of information for a World Martial Arts Database]
  • Period : May 2020 ~
  • Description : Collecting general information, transmission, features on 300 kinds of world martial arts; categorizing and analyzing martial arts per origin, type, and main techniques.

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[Research on Historical European Martial Arts]
  • Period : 10 September 2019~31 December 2019
  • Research : Dr. Daniel Jaquet(University of Bern), Dr. Audrey Tuaillon Demesy(University of Franche-Comté), Dr. Iason-Eleftherios Tzouriadis(University of Leeds)
  • Description : Report about an international overview of the Historical European Martial Arts.

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[World Martial Arts Study : Five Asian Countries]
  • Period : 25 July ~24 December 2018
  • Research : Chungbuk National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
  • Description : Study on martial arts types, features, history, transmission, etc. of south-east asian countries (Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Thailand, Cambodia).

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[Basic World Martial Arts Research Report]
  • Period : 4 September 2017 ~ 22 December 2017
  • Research : Korea National Sport University Industry / Academia Cooperation Group
  • Description : Provision of a baseline for world martial arts research, and development of research methods.

Martial Arts Research Initiative for Experts (MARIE)

Conducts lectures for the empowerment of young martial arts experts, provides academic exchange opportunities to encourage research in the field.

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[6th MARIE]
  • Period
    - Online : 14-15, October, 2023 
    - Workshop : 26-27, October, 2023 
  • Theme
    Inclusive martial arts coaching and environment creation: Focusing on inclusion of women and the disabled 
[5th MARIE]
  • Period : 11 July ~ 19 November 2022
  • Participants : 4 countries 4 people (Bangladesh, China, Mauritius, Republic of Korea)
  • Description : Online lectures on sustainable development through martial arts, Submission of martial arts teaching plans for youth personality development. mentoring programme, etc.

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[4th MARIE]
  • Period : 5 July ~ 10 September 2021
  • Participants : 5 countries 5 people(Ghana, Russia, America, Jordan, Korea)
  • Description : Wrote and presented research reports(participated in one on one meeting with experts), participated in ‘Inclusive Martial Arts Webinar’ series.
[3rd MARIE]
  • Period : 2 July ~ 2 August 2019
  • Participants : 6 counties 6 people (Brazil, China, Germany, Ghana, Jordan, Ukraine)
  • Description : Martial arts education (Taekkyeon, Sirreum, etc.), and lectures on sustainable development goals, gender equality, etc.

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[2nd MARIE]
  • Period : 2 July ~ 20 August 2018
  • Participants : 9 countries 9 people (Bahrain, Belize, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam)
  • Description : Martial arts education(Taekkyeon, Yongmudo, Muaythai), IT lectures for martial arts research and reports, cultural field trips, etc.

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[1st MARIE]
  • Period : 1 September ~ 27 November 2017
  • Participants : 3 countries 5 people (Spain 2, Uzbekistan 2, Kenya 1)
  • Description : Martial arts education(Taekkyeon, Taekwondo), empowerment programs, culture exchange programs, etc.

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Northeast Asia Martial Arts Forum

Hosting of a regional martial arts forum that enables the sharing of knowledge on martial arts between northeast asia countries.

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[2018 Northeast Asia Martial Arts Forum]
  • Period : 13  December ~ 14 December 2018
  • Location : Mongolia
  • Cooperation : Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO
  • Description : Discussions on the history and current situation of martial arts in  Northeast Asia, and ways to increase youth and women participation in martial arts.

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Martial Arts Education Prize

supports good practices on using martial arts to overcome adversities, safeguard socially vulnerable people including youths and women, change social perceptions, etc.

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[2023 Martial Arts Education Prize]
  • Winner : Luta Pela Paz(Brazil)
  • Main activities : martial arts education for youths in need using the Life Championship methodology, creating an international alliance to achieve common goals supporting their management and training instructors etc.
[2022 Martial Arts Education Prize]
  • Winner : Blanquerna (Spain)
  • Main activities : Designing and implementation of adapted judo program titled AUTJUDO (Adapted Judo for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

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[2021 Martial Arts Education Prize]
  • Winner : Kung Fu Nuns of Drukpa, from India
  • Description : Contribution in breaking decrees(banning nuns from exercising), solving community issues(search and rescue missions after Nepal Earthquakes of 2015, teaching empowerment and self-protection to youth and women in the region, contributed to harmonizing diverse religions.

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International Youth Martial Arts Camp

Provides youth development and exchange opportunities through classes on martial arts and UNESCO, martial arts activities, cultural exchange programs, etc.

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[5th International Youth Martial Ars Camp]
  • Period : 5 days (20 ~ 21 July, 27 ~ 29 July)
  • Method : Online (Real-time)
  • Participants : 46 People (40 world youths, 6 university students as supporters)
  • Description : Group presentation, martial arts lessons, Cultural programmes etc.

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[4th International Youth Martial Arts Camp]
  • Period : 4 ~ 6 August 2021
  • Method : Online(Real-time)
  • Participants : 4 countries 44 people (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippine, Korea)
  • Description : Martial arts lessons, martial arts calligraphy, online sports day, group presentation, etc.

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[3rd International Youth Martial Arts Camp]
  • Period : 15 August ~ 21 August 2019
  • Location : Chungju, Korea
  • Participants : 5 countries 55 people (Brazil, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, Turkey)
  • Description : Lectures on global citizenship education, sustainable development goals, intangible cultural heritage, learning of martial arts from participating countries, cultural exchange, etc.

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[2nd International Youth Martial Arts Camp]
  • Period : 8 August ~ 13 August 2018
  • Location : Chungju, Korea
  • Participants : 6 countries 78 people (Bulgaria, Canada, China, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore)
  • Description : Martial arts education, UNESCO related lectures, cultural exchange and field trips, etc.

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[1st International Youth Martial Arts Camp]
  • Period : 6 August ~ 21 August 2017
  • Location : Chungju, Korea
  • Participants : 6 countries 109 people (Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam)
  • Description : Diverse physical activities, cultural programs, field trips etc.

Model UNESCO Conference

Builds capacity of the participating youth by applying the international Rules of Procedures to the Model Conference and encourages their active participation in resolving global challenges

[2022 Model UNESCO Conference]
  • Period : 2 August ~ 4 August 2022
  • Venue : International Conference Hall, UNESCO ICM Headquarters
  • Participants : 40 university students from 6 countries
  • Agenda : Youth contribution to peacebuilding through martial arts and related physical activities

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[2023 Model UNESCO Conference]
  • Period : 1 August ~ 4 August 2023
  • Venue : International Conference Hall, UNESCO ICM Headquarters
  • Participants : 50 university students from 12 countries
  • Agenda : Building international solidarity for the successful implementation of Fit for Life

International Martial Arts Academic Seminar

Invites renowned scholars and speakers to share diverse ideas on martial arts, and increase research and exchange of knowledge in the field.

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[2022 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar]
  • Period : 15 November 2022
  • Venue : ICM International Conference Room
  • Theme : Youth development through martial arts
  • Others : Co-hosted the seminar with Universiti Teknologi Mara(UiTM)

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[2021 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar]
  • Period : 16 November 2021
  • Location : Chungju, Korea (ICM’s International Conference Room)
  • Participants : About 70 people
  • Description :Exploring the Social value of Martial Arts – Mutual Respect and Nonviolence
[2020 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar]
  • Period : 12 November 2020
  • Location : Chungju, Korea (ICM’s International Conference Room)
  • Participants : About 70 people
  • Description : COVID-19 Pandemic, Martial Arts Response and Beyond

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[2019 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar]
  • Period : 30 October 2019
  • Location : Chungju, Korea
  • Participants : About 100 people
  • Description : Under the theme ‘Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Martial Arts,’ the seminar consisted of total three sessions, ‘Martial Arts for Youth,’ ‘Women Empowerment through Martial Arts,’‘Waysto promote Martial Arts Education and Good Practices.’

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[2018 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar]
  • Period : 30 November 2018
  • Location : Chungju, Korea
  • Participants : About 110 people
  • Description : Speeches on the ‘Meaning and Role of Martial Arts in Modern Society,’ and presentation sessions from field experts.

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[2017 International Martial Arts Academic Seminar]
  • Period : 22 September ~ 23 September 2017
  • Location : Chungju, Korea
  • Cooperation : World Martial Arts Academy, World Martial Arts Union
  • Participants : About 180 people
  • Description : Consisted of oral and poster sessions on the status of martial arts

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UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team※ ICM will be discontinuing this programme due to the internal circumstances

Sharing cultural values of world martial arts through demonstration, conveying messages of peace and reconciliation inherent in martial arts, and bringing martial arts into people’s daily lives.

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[2022 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team]
  • Period : March ~ November 2022
  • Martial Arts : Bokator, Capoeira, Pencak Silat, Samba, Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, Wushu
  • Description : Outreach martial arts performance, Special performances in festivals and events nationwide etc.

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[2021 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team]
  • Period : 1 July ~ 31 October 2021
  • Martial Arts : Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, Capoeria, Pencak-silat, Arnis, Wushu
  • Description : Regular performances at ICM’s building, special visiting performances, online contents
[2020 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team]
  • Period : March ~ November 2020
  • Martial Art : Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, Muaythai, Silat, Arnis, Wushu
  • Description : Provides martial arts tutorials, online martial arts demonstrations, toured performances, street performances, special demonstrations, etc.
[2019 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Demonstration Team]
  • Period :April ~ November 2019
  • Martial Art: Arnis, Bokato, Capoeira, Pencak Silat, Taekkyun, Taekwondo, Wushu, Yongmudo,  24BanMuye
  • Description : Provided 72 performances throughout the project period, offered martial arts experiencing programs for youth

Youth Martial Arts Forum

Increasing youth participation in martial arts, increasing youth awareness about martial arts values

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[2017 UNESCO Youth Martial Arts Forum]
  • Period : 4 November 2017
  • Location : Jincheon, Korea
  • Participants : About 80 people
  • Description : Discussion on the values of intangible cultural heritage, educational values of martial arts, etc.

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World Martial Arts Exchange Day for Youth

Providing space for youth to communicate through martial arts, promoting the development of youth advocacy capacity.

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[2017 World Martial Arts Exchange Day for Youth]
  • Period :26 September 2017
  • Location : Chungju, Korea
  • Participants : 14 countries 300 people
  • Cooperation : World Martial Arts Union
  • Description : Youth martial arts demonstration, declaration and signing ceremony between martial arts instructors and youth.

Martial Arts Summer School for International Students

Fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding based on social, cultural values of martial arts targeting international students residing in Korea

[2023 Global Youth Martial Arts Academy]
  • Period : 2 August ~ 26 August 2023
  • Venues : UNESCO ICM Headquarters and other experience locations (Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeonggi-do, and Gyungsangbuk-do)
  • Participants : 27 university students from 12 countries
  • Major activities : special lectures (global citizenship education, sports safeguarding), martial arts training (Taekkyeon, archery, horse riding, and etc.), Korean culture experience (cooking, pottery, and etc.)
[2022 ICM Martial Arts Summer School]
  • Period : 23 ~ 27 August 2022
  • Participants : 23 (18 International students, 5 Korean assistants)
  • Description : Martial Arts training, Excursion, Cultural Experience, Youth idea Lab etc.

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African Regional Martial Arts Congress

Stage for martial arts stake-holders in the sub-Saharan region to share issues and collaborate for the development of martial arts in Africa.

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[5th African Martial Arts Congress]
  • Period : 25 ~ 28 October 2022 (3n/4d)
  • Venue : UNESCO ICM / Chungju
  • Participants : 50 attendees from 17 African countries
  • Host/Organizer : UNESCO ICM
  • Description : Offline discussions on the agenda titled 「Solidarity in Action : Beyond Martial Arts Partnerships」

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[2021 4th African Martial Arts Conference]
  • Period : 1~2 December 2021
  • Method : Web-seminar (webinar)
  • Host/Organizer : UNESCO ICM
  • Description : Presentations on theme “The Potential Role of ICM in Africa”, and development of the ICM-Africa Martial Arts Action Plan

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[3rd African Martial Arts Webinar]
  • Period : 24 November ~25 November 2020
  • Format : Web Seminar (Webinar)
  • Participants : 11 countries 20 people (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Sudan, Korea)
  • Host/Organizer : UNESCO ICM
  • Description : Online discussions on martial arts for African Youth and Women

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[2nd African Regional Martial Arts Congress]
  • Period : 25 September ~ 26 September 2019
  • Location : Ghana
  • Participation : 12 countries 60 people(Benin, Cote d’lvoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Korea, Mali, Sierra Leone, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe)
  • Cooperation : Ghana National Commission for UNESCO
  • Description : Discussions on the history of self-defense traditions, status and role of traditional and modern martial arts under the theme ‘Cultural Unity in African Self-Defense Traditions.’

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[1st African Regional Martial Arts Congress]
  • Period : 23 October ~ 24 October 2018
  • Location : Kenya
  • Participation : 12 countries 46 people(Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Korea, Mali, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda)
  • Cooperation : Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
  • Description : Presentation and group discussions on the role of martial arts, the current state of african martial arts, and ways to increase youth participation in the sport.

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Martial Arts Open School

Providing regular martial arts classes to youth and women in developing countries including the African region, and contributing in the participants’ physical and psychological development.

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[7th Martial Arts Open School]
  • Period : 5 June ~ 25 September 2023
  • Participants : 650 Youths and women
  • Location : 5 countries(Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria,)
  • Description
    Moldova Mexico Nigeria Indonesia Bangladesh
    Region Chișinău Mexico City Lagos Yogyakarta Dhaka
    Participants 100 150 100 100 200
    Period Jun 5 ~ July 7 Jun 10 ~ July 9 June 19 ~ Aug 14 Jun 12 ~ Sept 25 July 5 ~ Aug 30
    Martial Art Taekkyeon Taekkyeon Taekwondo, Krav Maga Pencak Silat Karate
[6th Martial Arts Open School]
  • Period : 11 June ~ 26 August 2022
  • Participants : 537 Youths and women
  • Location : 4 countries (Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Turkiye)
  • Description
    Sort Malawi Nepal Rwanda Turkiye
    Location Lilongwe Kathmandu Kigali Gaziantep
    Participants 100 125 248 64
    Period 29 JUN ~ 26 AUG 20 JUN ~ 2 AUG 11 JUN ~ 15 JUL 27 JUN ~ 21 AUG
    Martial Art Taekwondo Taekkyeon Karate Taekwondo

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[5th Martial Arts Open School]
  • Period : 6 May ~ 30 July 2022
  • Participants : 352 people
  • Location : Sudan, Sierra Leone, Spain, Uzbekistan, Singapore
  • Description
    Sort Sudan Sierra Leone Spain Uzbekistan Singapore
    Location Khartoum Freetown Betanzos Tashkent Singapore
    Participants 150 60 41 51 50
    Period 14 JUN ~18 JUL (5 weeks) 5 MAY ~27 JUN (8 weeks) 11 MAY ~ 19 JUN (6 weeks) 1 JUL ~ 26 JUL (4 weeks) 5 JUL ~30 JUL (4 weeks)
    Martial Art Nuba Wrestling Capoeria Taekwondo Taekkyeon Silat

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[4th Martial Arts Open School]
  • Period : 20 July ~ 11 October 2020
  • Location : Korea(Ulan, Jeju) / Poland (Gdansk)
  • Description
    Sort Korea Poland
    Location Ulsan Jeju Gdansk
    Particpants 31 407 130
    Period 20 JUL ~ 1 AUG (2 weeks) 13 SEP ~ 29 SEP (3 weeks) 7 SEP ~ 11 OCT (5 weeks)
    Martial Art Taekwondo Taekkyeon Taekkyeon

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[3rd Martial Arts Open School]
  • Period : 8 June ~ 16 August 2019
  • Location: 3 countries (India, Ghana, Thailand)
  • Description
    Sort India Thailand Ghana
    Location New Delhi Bangkok Accra
    Participants 100 100 100 100
    Period 24 JUN ~ 16 AUG (8 weeks) 8 JUN ~ 16 AUG (10 weeks) 24 JUN ~ 2 AUG (6 weeks) 24 JUN ~ 16 AUG (8 weeks)
    Martial Art Taekkyeon Taekwondo Capoeira Taekwondo

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[2nd Martial Arts Open School]
  • Period : 25 June ~ 16 November 2018
  • Location : 4 countries (Kenya, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Canada)
  • Description
    Sort Kenya Jordan Kyrgyzstan Candaa
    Location Nairobi Amman Kichi Jargylchak Ottawa
    Participants 110 110 140 40
    Period 25 JUN ~ 3 AUG (6 weeks) 9 JUL ~ 17 AUG (6 weeks) 9 JUL ~ 17 AUG (6 weeks) 10 SEP ~ 16 NOV (10 weeks)
    Martial Art African Kenpo Taekwondo Taekwondo Taekkyeon

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[1st Martial Arts Open School]
  • Period : 9 November ~12 December 2017
  • Location : 3 countries (Kenya, Cambodia, Nepal)
  • Description
    Sort Kenya Cambodia Nepal
    Location Lumba Siem Reap Bharatpur
    Participants 100 150 150
    Martial Art Taekwondo Taekkyeon Kuksundo

Inclusive Martial Arts Online Platform

Creating an online platform that introduces inclusive martial arts education for all, including people with disabilities.

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[Inclusive Martial Arts Webinar Series]
  • Cooperation : UNESCO Chair MTU (past IT TRALEE)
  • Description : Stories form the field by athletes and coaches with disability, tips on inclusion, Q&A session, etc.

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[Inclusive Marital Arts Online Platform]
  • Period : June ~ November 2020
  • Cooperation : UNESCO Chair Institute of Technology Tralee
  • Description : Provides educational materials about the need of an inclusive martial arts, inclusive coaching strategies.

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Guideline on Youth Development Through Martial Arts

Research on martial arts education good practices, developing a martial arts education guideline that enables youth development through the sport.

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[Guideline on Youth Development Through Martial Arts]
  • Period : 2017~2019
  • Description : Publishing reports about youth development through martial arts
  • Cooperation : UNESCO Bangkok Office

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Martial Arts Tutorials

Providing tutorial clips on martial arts (information about uniforms, basic terms and movements, application).

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[Taekkyeon Tutorial]
  • Period : 27 July ~ 27 November 2020
  • Description : Customized tutorials on Taekkyeon depending on learner level

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International Martial Arts Photo Contest and Exhibition

Hosting of a photo contest and exhibition under the theme ‘Martial(武)’, and ‘Art(藝)’ to collect and share visuals about the values of martial arts from around the world.

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[2021 ICM Martial Arts Photo Contest and Exhibition]
  • Period : 10 September ~ 22 October(Application),15 November 2021 ~ April 2022(Exhibition)
  • Location : ICM’s Lobby (Offline), Official webpage (online)
  • Theme : Our Daily Lives with Martial Arts
  • Description : Exhibition on thirty-six award winning pieces from the 2021 International Martial Arts Photo Contest
[Exhibition on Winning Pieces from the International Martial Arts Photo Contest]
  • Period : 20 August(pre-exhibition) 2019, 30 August ~ 6 September 2019(main exhibition)
  • Location : National Assembly of ROK(pre-exhibition), Chungju Sports Complex(main exhibition)
  • Description : Exhibition on thirty-eight award winning pieces from the 2018 International Martial Arts Photo Contest(1 June ~ 31 August 2018)

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