Enhancing Wellness through Martial Arts: Restoring Body-Mind Connection - A Qualitative Analysis
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Spring, C. and Veasey, C. 2024. Enhancing Wellness through Martial Arts: Restoring Body-Mind Connection - A Qualitative Analysis. IMAS Quarterly (IQ). pp. 40-65.
| Authors | Spring, C. and Veasey, C. |
|---|---|
| Abstract | This study aimed to investigate the impact of Martial Arts practice on leisure, healing, and wellness by examining the experiences of 12 practitioners recruited through the researchers' network. Participants were asked questions focusing on how Martial Arts contributed to their mental wellbeing. Three themes emerged, indicating that Martial Arts training acts as a coping mechanism for stress (T1), while Kata and fighting facilitate self-reflection towards achieving self-mastery (T2) and overall wellbeing (T3). These findings underscore the evident correlation between enhancing leisure, healing, and wellness through Martial Arts. Martial Arts integrate the body and mind, offering a comprehensive route to wellbeing that surpasses mere combat training. |
| Keywords | Martial Arts; wellness; healing ; leisure ; self-mastery ; wellbeing |
| Year | 2024 |
| Journal | IMAS Quarterly (IQ) |
| Journal citation | pp. 40-65 |
| Publisher | Institute of Martial Arts & Sciences |
| ISSN | 2049-3649 |
| Accepted author manuscript | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | Jun 2024 |
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| Deposited | 21 Jun 2024 |
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