On January 1, 2026, the "Inheriting Martial Arts, Inspiring the Future 2026 International Elite Joint Practice for ZhongGuo Martial Arts Bearers" was grandly held in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. The event was honored by the presence of Master Zheng Zhongguo, Perpetual Honorary Dean of the International ZhongGuo Martial Arts Studies Center. Distinguished guests including Professor Lin Chang from the Center, Mr. Liu Haoyi (Chairman of the Organizing Committee), and Mr. Ke Xing (Executive Director of the International ZhongGuo Martial Arts & Culture Heritage Center), along with over a hundred attendees, were present.
Figure 1: Group Photo of All Participants
Congratulatory letters from the Macao Chinese National Traditional Sports Association, the Macao International Wushu Tournament Organizing Committee, and the Hong Kong New Youth Association were read at the event.
Professor Lin Chang delivered the keynote address, offering profound insights into the rich cultural heritage and contemporary significance of ZhongGuo Martial Arts. He also shared findings from cutting-edge research at the intersection of psychology and martial arts studies, which greatly benefited the attendees.
Figure 2:Address by Professor Lin Chang
Key segments of the event included the presentation of the Perpetual Honorary Dean certificate to Master Zheng Zhongguo by the Studies Center, the conferral of "Torchbearer" certificates to outstanding inheritors, and an approximately 90-minute spectacular martial arts demonstration. These segments fully showcased the systematic framework and spiritual essence of ZhongGuo Martial Arts.
Figure 3: Presentation of the "Perpetual Honorary Dean" Certificate by Professor Lin Chang to Master Zheng Zhongguo
As a vital vessel of Chinese martial arts culture, ZhongGuo Martial Arts emphasizes not only the systematic transmission of skills but also the cultivation of martial virtues and the contemporary promotion of cultural spirit. This event served not only as a concentrated showcase of the ZhongGuo Martial Arts system but also as a crucial practice in promoting its living heritage and innovative development in the new era. It is certain to further advance the dissemination and promotion of Chinese martial arts culture more broadly and profoundly.
Figure 4:On-site martial arts demonstration
