Essays on Martial Arts

Introduction

The review of Wong Kar-Wai’ work by Peter Brunette is an inclusive yet critical analysis of Wong’s films which provides the audience with an insight of the themes of filmmaking aesthetics. Mazierska and Rascorali explore the theme of time in Wong’s films by exploring the various ways in which Wong displays his understanding of postmodernity. These two theses on Wong’s works evoke several questions. For instance film, students might be tasked to answer the various ways in which Wong directs his films. Thus, examination questions may include: In what way does Wong stand out as a ...

It is normally challenging to research the history of Chinese Kung Fu due to the scarcity of written records on the same topic. For most of the Kung FU communities, the clan practices and history was passed down from one generation to the other orally. With time, the descendant themselves became the teachers and taught the new generation according to what they learned from their ancestors. Thus, history and traditions were transitioned from one generation to the rest through word of mouth. In “Wing Chun Kung-Fu,” Yim Lee gives a brief description of the origin of Wing Chun and ...

In the “It Can be a Religion if You Want’: Wing Chun Kung Fu as Secular Religion,” it is clear that the relationship of people with Wing Kung could be said as religious, and the life evolving around Wing Chun was complex. These themes of the spiritual and religious sensitization surrounding the life of Wing are found in the biographical accounts of martial artists. The history can be found in the genres of people like Polly, Powell, and Preston. It was noted that the literature that the martial practices would at sometimes perfect to form a spiritual perfection. ...

Section 1: Case Study and Reflections

A: Case Studies Confidentiality Record Keeping and Reporting Keeping of records can be a life-changing power. A breach of paper's security may expose private and sensitive information to the public. Teachers and students share a unique relationship through interaction, yet there is always a feeling of conflict between each other. In any case, they must be prepared to deal with threats to students' safety effectively. There is a link between an institution's environment and its success. In fact, students achieve their full potential, feel safe and supported in a school that has a positive climate. The responsibilities of the ...

Research Paper Outline

Introduction Hook: Danwon Kim Hong-do is widely considered one of the greatest painters of the Joseon period. His work, not only represents the artistic style of the period, but also offers a significant cultural record.

Thesis: Danwon Kim Hong-do's genre painting artwork "Ssireum" expresses ordinary life during the Joseon dynasty.

The significance of traditional artwork in Korea is explored by Kyong-uk Chon (36). More specifically. All contain certain characteristics that are significant to Korean Art.

Plays

Masks Drama Traaditional song Dance Traditional artworks, or paintings specifically, are divided into categories (Kyong-uk Chon 33) The significance of Paintings in Korea Korean art work consistently provide a mirror for the era in which they were produced (Pak & ...

One of the oldest sports is considered a fistfight. Even in ancient history in the era of the ancient Greeks during the Olympics athletes competed in the pankration, which is how they called their fist fighting competitions. Fist fights in a modern understanding are mixed martial arts or MMA (Mix Martial Arts), and not boxing, as the two are often confused.

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Since the antique times MMA lost its glory and popularity. Is place was taken by what e now perceive a traditional boxing, kick-boxing, judo, taekwondo, and other types of martial arts. For a long time MMA was in ...

Bruce Lee and Mohammed Ali entertained millions of people around the world due to their prowess in martial arts and boxing respectively. The two outstanding individuals raised standards for those in their field and beyond. Bruce Lee (1940-1973) was born in San Francisco, US and later raised in Hong Kong where he trained in martial arts from the tender age of 13. Mohammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. in 1942, is an American former heavyweight champion boxer. Bruce Lee and Mohammad Ali are the greatest personalities in their respective fields. Both Mohammad Ali and Bruce Lee are trendsetters ...

COUNTRY COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT

Introduction 3 Economy 3 Government 3 Ecology 4 Culture 5 Gender Relations 5 Religion 6 Healthcare and Wellness 6 Food System 6 Education System 7 Housing and transportation 7 Sports 8 Conclusion 8

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Introduction China and United States of America are considered the two world superpowers, both are fixed members of the Security Council and established official relations since the visit of Richard Nixon to China in 1976. Both countries are leaders in different fields as economy, sports, culture and its influence in the world. Economy The China economy is the most important of the world measured in Gross ...

The Samurai Ethics: A Paradigm for Corporate Behavior by Shinya Fujimura

In this article, Fujimura advocates for the adoption of the samurai moral and ethical values into the corporate world. The author suggests that the integration of these values by corporate and businesses in wealthy countries such as the US and the UK would aid them in dealing with economic vicissitudes. Apparently, the ancient Japanese samurai culture exemplifies the importance of a society that is driven by loyalty, benevolence, and duty. Fujimura studied for his master degree in public administration at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government where he focused on social change (Fujimura 212). Fujimura also ...

Final Reflective Portfolio

This paper is a reflection of the skills I have gained in this class. It focuses on four texts and analyses them as indicators of my development as a reader and creator of literary and cultural texts. Three of the analyzed texts were created for this class while the fourth was written for a math class.

Part 1: Texts

The Ultimate Book of Martial Arts Fay Goodman's book entitled The Ultimate Book of Martial Arts is already an entertaining read by itself. However, different parts of the book contain paratextual elements that give it a new meaning and make it a more ...

I first became aware of Bruce Lee as a child. At that time, for some reason, several of my friends and I had become interested in martial arts. Our interests included reading, watching and playing martial arts related comic books, video games, television series and movies. While I had heard of Bruce Lee, during that initial phase of interest, I did not have the chance to actually see him in action. That opportunity came a few months later during a holiday Bruce Lee movie marathon on TV. The first of his film’s that I saw was Enter the ...

We live in a world where there is good and evil. Since time immemorial, stories told by humans have always had heroes and villains. Human culture has always been rife with tales of heroism, both real and fictional, wherein awe-inspiring individuals faced immense adversity only to overcome it and accomplish good in the end. In the last century, these stories have taken a new turn in introducing fictional characters that are superhuman. The heroes in such storylines who’re more commonly referred to as superheroes are capable of feats that, by any standard, far exceed human capabilities. It is ...

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combat sport that incorporates a wide range of fighting skills and techniques drawn from a combination of martial arts cultures and non-cultures. These skills and techniques are also used in competitions. The people taking part in these fights are not allowed to use arms. The rules and regulations that govern the game are always set by the relevant commission and they are subject to any applicable restrictions. This sport started in the United States in 1993 and later on it was taken up by other countries. The main styles that dominated the sport ...

Introduction

This research aims at understanding the development of the Samurai culture as a worldview that it became through its a thousand years of existence. The culture of the samurai is interesting as it developed from the simple armed support to the landowners, into the feudal leadership of the country of Japan. The code of ethics and unity that brought the Samurai together is of a very unique status in the society as it developed in a people that would otherwise be expected to remain servants. In most civilizations, the guards and other security servants often retain their servant status ...

Introduction

The field of martial arts has many benefits. These are not just physical benefits, but mental ones as well. Over time the field of psychology has acknowledged these benefits and use them to help in many aspects of psychological stress and disorders. Dealing with this issue as imagined, can be not only stressful for the children but for parents and educators as well. There are so many psychological treatment methods that have been tried and tested and failed to at the least engage the child in their own control mechanisms. The field of psychology has always been a controversial ...

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Research Purpose/Introduction

In a paper presented at a symposium on teaching children to think creatively, child psychologist E. Paul Torrance (1972), creator of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) (Torrance, 1980, 1966) says, I know that it is possible to teach children to think creatively and that it can be done in a variety of ways. I have done it. I have seen my wife do it. I have seen other excellent teachers do it. I have seen children who demonstrated a disability for thinking creatively learn to think creatively. I have seen them continuing for years thereafter to ...

The Okichitaw is an indigenous martial arts system based on the traditions of the native Cree warrior societies living in the Canadian plains (Okichitaw Martial Arts, 2015). The aggressive combat movements embodied in this system are grounded in the ancient Cree custom of preparing warriors for battle by teaching them the tactics used to overpower adversaries under often brutal war conditions using traditional weapons such as the tomahawk. While its techniques remain somewhat unchanged, the aim of teaching it has changed drastically since the old days. Today, the underlying principle behind teaching Okichitaw is instilling courage and self-confidence by ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is recognized as a common neurodevelopmental disorder among children; in the United States, the prevalence is thought to be between 5 percent and 11 percent of children ages 4 through 17 in 2011 or approximately 6.4 million children (American Psychiatric Association, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ; CDC.gov, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder). Kessler places the adults with ADHD at 1 percent to 6 percent of the population (Kessler 717). A meta-analysis of 32 published research articles concluded that when children met the full diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 15 percent continued to show symptoms at ...