{"id":65117,"date":"2025-01-16T08:08:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/?p=65117"},"modified":"2025-01-16T08:08:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:08:57","slug":"utcs-zibin-guo-speaks-at-international-martial-arts-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/01\/utcs-zibin-guo-speaks-at-international-martial-arts-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"UTC\u2019s Zibin Guo speaks at international martial arts forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_65121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"738\" data-attachment-id=\"65121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/01\/utcs-zibin-guo-speaks-at-international-martial-arts-forum\/tai-chi-23-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,738\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Angela Foster\/University of Tennessee at Chattanooga&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 6_2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Zibin Guo teaches Tai Chi, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Roland Hayes Concert Hall.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1699364446&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;135&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tai Chi-23&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tai Chi-23\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Zibin Guo teaches Tai Chi, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Roland Hayes Concert Hall.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391-1024x630.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-65121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391.jpg\" alt=\"UC Foundation Professor of Medical Anthropology Zibin Guo began the Wheelchair\/Adaptive Tai Chi program in 2016 to train health care workers to teach the smooth, fluid movements of the martial art to veterans with disabilities. Photo by Angela Foster.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391-800x492.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391-580x357.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/Tai-Chi-23-709-e1736875150391-610x375.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">UC Foundation Professor of Medical Anthropology Zibin Guo began the Wheelchair\/Adaptive Tai Chi program in 2016 to train health care workers to teach the smooth, fluid movements of the martial art to veterans with disabilities. Photo by Angela Foster.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dr. Zibin Guo, UC Foundation professor of medical anthropology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, recently represented UTC on the world stage as a speaker at the 2024 Global Martial Arts Forum in Chungju, Republic of Korea.<\/p>\n<p>The conference was hosted by the International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM).<\/p>\n<p>Guo\u2019s presentation highlighted his innovative work in developing and implementing wheelchair and inclusive Tai Chi Chuan programs for vulnerable populations across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>He said his presentation aimed \u201cto showcase the enduring wisdom of Tai Chi Chuan\u2014a form of martial arts\u2014in fostering self-confidence, ability, unity, grace, well-being and the desire for flowing nature for vulnerable populations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn doing so, this paper also demonstrated that martial arts of all forms, including Taijiquan, are not only born from human values but also embody and practice them,\u201d said Guo\u2014a member of the UTC faculty since 1998. \u201cIt was a great honor to be able to represent UTC and speak on this world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the UNESCO forum, held under the theme \u201cMartial Arts as Living Heritage: Its Past, Present, and Future,\u201d Guo joined global leaders to discuss how martial arts can address contemporary challenges and foster sustainable development. His work aligns with UNESCO\u2019s mission to use cultural practices to promote well-being and advance the United Nations\u2019 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<p>Kim Gyujig, secretary-general of UNESCO-ICM, praised Guo\u2019s contributions in a thank-you letter following the forum.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe diverse perspectives and insights shared during the forum will serve as an essential foundation for promoting the value of martial arts as an intangible cultural heritage,\u201d Kim wrote. \u201cWe truly appreciate your dedication and look forward to your continued support and engagement in future initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Guo\u2019s work has long focused on using Tai Chi as a tool for empowerment and healing.<\/p>\n<p>His Wheelchair\/Adaptive Tai Chi program, which ran from 2016 to 2023, trained health care providers nationwide to teach martial arts to veterans with disabilities. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, reached nearly 1,500 health care professionals and partnered with 80 VA medical centers across 46 states.<\/p>\n<p>Guo, in a 2023 interview, said the VA liked his tai chi program because \u201cit is really transforming the sense of perception of disability into ability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Those with disabilities often feel powerless, he said, \u201cand when you feel powerless, you become defeated. Power is something measurable, something muscular, some physical ability, but from an anthropological point of view, that perception is wrong because power is socially, culturally constructed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tai chi, he continued, isn\u2019t about physical power; it\u2019s about taking the weakness in your body and turning it into something that makes you feel powerful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTai chi is really about gentleness,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h4>Learn more<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/admissions\/visit\">Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/arts-and-sciences\/social-cultural-and-justice-studies\/anthropology\">UTC Anthropology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2023\/11\/i-learned-so-much-utc-professor-says-as-his-tai-chi-program-for-veterans-ends\/\">\u2018I learned so much,\u2019 UTC professor says as his tai chi program for veterans ends<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/apply\">How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65119\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"65119\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/01\/utcs-zibin-guo-speaks-at-international-martial-arts-forum\/img_5180\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1728381344&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_5180\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-65119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Zibin Guo was a featured speaker at the recent 2024 Global Martial Arts Forum (photo courtesy of Dr. Zibin Guo).\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-580x435.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/01\/IMG_5180-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Zibin Guo was a featured speaker at the recent 2024 Global Martial Arts Forum (photo courtesy of Dr. Zibin Guo).<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UC Foundation Professor of Medical Anthropology Zibin Guo recently represented UTC on the world stage as a speaker at the 2024 Global Martial Arts Forum in Chungju, Republic of Korea. 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