Strategies for promoting "Ou Quan" Wushu in Wenzhou city

Zhou Hao

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v5i4.88

Authors

Zhou Hao University of Baguio

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i4.88

Keywords:

Ou Quan, traditional Wushu, campus promotion, cultural identity, policy recommendations

Abstract

This study examines the promotion of Ou Quan, a traditional Wushu practice native to Wenzhou, aiming to contribute to research on the inheritance of local traditional sports. As a qualitative study, it focuses on key concepts including curriculum implementation, educational support, social dissemination, and cultural identity. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with teachers, students, coaches, and social stakeholders, supplemented by literature analysis. The findings indicate that although Ou Quan has entered some school curricula, its development is constrained by irregular course design, insufficient teaching staff, limited policy support, and low public awareness. The study proposes targeted strategies to strengthen educational integration, teacher training, policy support, and youth cultural identification, offering practical implications for sustainable cultural transmission.

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