Institute of Chinese Martial Studies

“Transforming Lingnan Martial Arts as a Movement and Performing Art through Digital Pedagogy, Interpretation and Performance” is organised by Institute of Chinese Martial Studies (“ICMS”). ICMS is dedicated to the academic study of Chinese martial studies, focusing on the research of Chinese martial arts and their associated historical, social and cultural aspects. Through research, publication, and educational activities, ICMS aims to preserve the heritage of China's martial culture.

In recent years, ICMS has been involved in multiple research and arts projects in collaboration with International Guoshu Association, notably the exhibitions “Lingnan Hung Kuen Across the Century: Kung Fu Narratives in Cinema and Community” (2017–2018), “Safeguarding the Community: An Intangible Cultural Heritage New Media Exhibition” (2018), and “Way of the Sword: Warrior Traditions in China and Italy” (2021). The exhibitions produced by ICMS have been internationally influential, attracting attention in particular to the creative use of media in
exhibition and museum contexts.

Source: Institute of Chinese Martial Studies