Author(s)

Hanggai ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Mongolian State University of Education, Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia, China

Corresponding Author

Hanggai

ABSTRACT

Traditional archery's recent renaissance in China and globally has not only revived a time-honored cultural heritage but also highlighted the urgent need for scientific technical training systems that balance cultural inheritance with modern sports science. This research systematically examines the core technical elements of traditional Chinese archery, including posture, force application, release, and follow-through, and addresses the inherent contradictions between experiential teaching and standardized training. By integrating proprioceptive training, sports biomechanics, psychological regulation, and cultural immersion, this study proposes a comprehensive training solution that enhances the integrity and efficiency of current practices. Through empirical analysis of 82 archers (45 beginners, 27 intermediate, 10 advanced) from three traditional archery clubs in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an over a 12-week training period, the integrated approach was verified to improve technical consistency by 37% and reduce sports injury rates by 52% compared to conventional experiential training. The research establishes a standardized yet personalized training pathway that promotes the sustainable functional development of archers while preserving the cultural essence of traditional Chinese archery.

KEYWORDS

Traditional Chinese bow; Archery techniques; Training methods; Movement standardization; Teaching system; Proprioception; Sports biomechanics; Cultural inheritance

CITE THIS PAPER

Hanggai, A Study on Training Methods for Fundamental Techniques in Traditional Chinese Archery. Journal of Human Movement Science (2025) Vol. 6: 124-135. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jhms.2025.060118.

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