Autor-Archive:Marcus Coesfeld

Rodrigues, Alba I. C. et al.: Fighting like a girl. Towards a critical pedagogy of martial arts

Abstract The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the possibilities of a critical pedagogy of martial arts. We define critical pedagogy as the alignment of subject matter, teaching, learning, and assessment in ways that render the martial arts fair, inclusive and equitable as embodied experiences which are empowering. We take as our focus gender,„Rodrigues, Alba I. C. et al.: Fighting like a girl. Towards a critical pedagogy of martial arts“ weiterlesen

Gunto-Jutsu – Europäische Fechtkunst in Japan

von Heiko Große Nur wenige Schwerter sind so ikonographisch in der allgemeinen Wahrnehmung verankert, wie das japanische Katana, oftmals auch als „Samuraischwert“ bezeichnet. Kaum eine andere Klingenwaffe ist so über-repräsentiert in Filmen, Serien, Spielen und der allgemeinen Pop-Kultur. Sicherlich spielen dabei seit einigen Jahrzehnten die nicht abreißende Beliebtheit japanischer Manga und Anime eine Rolle. Aber„Gunto-Jutsu – Europäische Fechtkunst in Japan“ weiterlesen

Donohue, John: Cutting and Binding:Motion and Meaning in Transplanted Martial Systems

Abstract Modern Japanese martial ways (gendai budo) have evolved to serve multiple functions. While they take their inspiration from fighting systems, they have been adapted for civilian use and modified for practical as well as more esoteric reasons. In the first place, budo have been modified so that their practice and application is relatively safe.„Donohue, John: Cutting and Binding:Motion and Meaning in Transplanted Martial Systems“ weiterlesen

Donohue, John: The Evolution of the Modern Martial Arts Systems:Characteristics and Context

Abstract The term “martial arts” is widely used but is both vaguely defined and/or means different things to different users. It is, in some sense, not a purely objective term based on static criteria. Various factors shape the meaning of the label, and can include personal experience, socio-cultural factors, a generally under-developed body of truly„Donohue, John: The Evolution of the Modern Martial Arts Systems:Characteristics and Context“ weiterlesen

McRae, James: Moral Development in the Martial Arts

Abstract Since they were first introduced to the West in the late 19th century, Asian martial arts have served not only as recreational sports and self-defense systems, but as vehicles for self-cultivation. In this chapter, James McRae explores the ways in which martial arts training can be used to promote moral development. Contemporary research in„McRae, James: Moral Development in the Martial Arts“ weiterlesen

Pacific Street Films: Martial Arts: The Real Story

Summary More than 20 years ago, Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher produced the documentary ‚Martial Arts: The Real Story‘ within their company Pacific Street Films. Written by Joel Sucher in collaboration with Joseph Svinth, the almost one-and-a-half-hour documentary was broadcast in 2000 and was also distributed in other countries – for example, there was a double„Pacific Street Films: Martial Arts: The Real Story“ weiterlesen

Linck, Gudula; Wang-Scheerer, Liyuan: Chinesische Kampfkunst: Geschichte einer Form menschlicher Kommunikation

Zusammenfassung: Chinesische Kampfkunst Geschichte einer Form menschlicher Kommunikaton Nach der strukturgeschichtlichen Betrachtung chinesischer Kampfkunst von ihren Anfängen bis in die Gegenwart wird diese spezifische Form zwischenmenschlicher Begegnung als Paradigma menschlicher Kommunikation vorgestellt bzw. interpretiert: Leibliche Intelligenz und unbedingte Präsenz, beides über Jahre in der Praxis der Kampfkunst wie in jeder geschliffenen oder meditativen Tätigkeit eingeübt„Linck, Gudula; Wang-Scheerer, Liyuan: Chinesische Kampfkunst: Geschichte einer Form menschlicher Kommunikation“ weiterlesen