Metamorphoses of Martial Arts: Meditations on Motivations and Motive Forces during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bowman, Paul

doi:10.18573/mas.119

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“…We decided not to use the psychological term 'motive', instead relying on the term 'goal' in the survey question, as participants might not have an exact concept of motives or motivations [Bowman 2020;Meyer and Bittmann 2018]. Also, the term 'motive' turned out to be difficult to translate into further questionnaire versions, altering the semantic meaning significantly (especially in Japanese).…”

Section: Practice Goal Changesmentioning

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Martial Arts in the Pandemic

Meyer

Molle

Judkins³

et al. 2021

Martial Arts Studies

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This study examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on martial arts training worldwide. A mixed-method online questionnaire consisting of 28 items was used as a survey instrument. 306 martial artists responded. These were mainly from the United Kingdom, the USA, Germany, Italy and Japan. The questionnaire focused on pragmatic adaptations of training volume, training rhythm, training location, training mode (individual or group) and training methods. The survey sought to gain insights into modifications that martial artists made as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to their training, curriculum, alternative fitness, strength and health activities, as well as training goals.The results suggest that the training restrictions implemented by governments in order to try to combat the pandemic transformed the practice of martial arts on a massive and fundamental scale. Specifically, they led to two seemingly opposing developments: increasing digitisation and an increased focus on the importance of embodiment. The article concludes with a suggestion that these lines of development will mould the post-pandemic landscape of martial arts.

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Section: Practice Goal Changesmentioning

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Martial Arts in the Pandemic

Meyer

Molle

Judkins³

et al. 2021

Martial Arts Studies

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“…These issues form concerns of the debate for the future of martial arts and on relevant research on sports [see e.g. Bowman 2020;Evans et al 2020;Brown and Johnson 2000].…”

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Maintaining Close Contact from a Distance: Digital Aikido Training under Covid-19 Conditions – Reflections and Lessons from an Online Martial Arts Course

Kantzara

Loos

2021

Martial Arts Studies

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aikido, caring coach, COVID-19, digital learning, social cohesion, transformation martial arts This work explores, reports, and reflects on the teaching and learning aspects of online courses in aikido under COVID-19 lockdown conditions in Greece. The essay is based on research and auto-ethnographic accounts of the digital courses the authors have set up as teachers of aikido during the pandemic. There is little research on pedagogic and didactic issues of designing online courses in martial arts or on outcomes of digital learning. Thus, the present text aims to explicate the theoretical background drawn from different scientific disciplines in designing an online course in a martial art. This course attempted to meet the challenge of teaching online an art that 'normally' is taught faceto-face, entailing physical practice in pairs. Thus, the ramifications of online teaching and learning are far reaching as they affect the participants and their families helping them to maintain a sense of wellbeing or normality under trying conditions. The social aspect of teaching a martial art online showcases its changing nature as well as its potential and possibilities for contributing to social cohesion, in the face of the grave dangers the current pandemic poses for humanity. It is an aspect of martial arts that could be taken into account when discussing their future in society.

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Metamorphoses of Martial Arts: Meditations on Motivations and Motive Forces during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 2 publications

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Martial Arts in the Pandemic

Martial Arts in the Pandemic

Maintaining Close Contact from a Distance: Digital Aikido Training under Covid-19 Conditions – Reflections and Lessons from an Online Martial Arts Course

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