Research on World Martial Arts
○ Objective
- To collect all relevant information for the operation of a data clearing house designed to
collect, store and disseminate records and data pertaining to martial arts
- To lay a foundation fo research and foster academic activities regarding martial arts and their positive impact by accumulating data and information
on martial arts around the world
○ Period : 25th of July to 24th of December 2018
○ Scope of Research : Types, chracteristics and history of martial arts, how they are passed down, human network and other features in five Southeast Asian countries(Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand)
○ Research Methodology : Literature and online surveys along with field surveys
○ Description
- Six field surveys in five countries / interviews with local experts, photographs and videos for each martial art
- Expert consultation on the interim report and final report
○ Commissioned to the Industry University Cooperation Foundation, Chungbuk National University