Integrating Martial Arts in Higher Education: Enhancing stress resilience and community
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This research explores how martial arts training environments influence the comprehensive development of college students in Beijing, emphasizing resilience, social competence, community belonging, and self-regulation. The study demonstrates that martial arts effectively address students' physical, psychological, and social development needs, with particularly notable enhancements in interpersonal skills and community involvement. These findings add valuable perspectives to experiential learning research, suggesting that martial arts can serve as an effective supplement to conventional education, fostering holistic student growth in university contexts.
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