EdUHK Launches Phase 2 of “Martial Arts World Champion @ School Education Programme”
Advancing Student Training on Martial Arts and Studying the Sports’ Impact on ADHD
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) today (10 April) held a Commendation Ceremony at Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple to mark the successful completion of the first phase of its “EdUHK Martial Arts World Champion@ School Education Programme”. Officiated by Secretary for Education Dr Christine Choi Yuk‑lin and EdUHK President Professor John Lee Chi‑Kin, the ceremony celebrated the achievements of more than 1,000 students from 32 primary, secondary and special schools who participated in martial arts classes under the programme. Over 40 students performed martial arts routines, showcasing their learning outcomes and spirit.
Led by world champion and Asian Games medallist Miss Chen Suijin, also Assistant Project Manager in the Office of the President at EdUHK, the programme drew an enthusiastic response in its first phase. With donor support, it now enters Phase 2, in which students from four selected schools will take part in an eight‑week advanced course of 16 lessons, further refining their martial arts skills and deepening their cultural literacy.
The second phase will also launch Hong Kong’s first scientific study based on the General Administration of Sport of China’s standard routine “Eight Methods and Five Steps.” The study will examine how traditional martial arts training affects executive function and sleep quality among children aged 10 to 12 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The initiative aims to provide schools and families with a culturally relevant non‑pharmaceutical intervention, while further strengthening inclusive education in Hong Kong.
Secretary for Education Dr Choi said at the commendation ceremony that the programme helps cultivate students' interest in martial arts. It not only enables them to strengthen their physical health, but also allows them to experience for themselves Chinese culture and to learn traditional virtues such as respect, humility, and perseverance. The Education Bureau is committed to integrating martial arts-related elements into the physical education curriculum, providing students with opportunities to experience traditional sports both inside and outside the classroom. It is hoped that students will sustain their passion for martial arts, promote the excellence of Chinese culture, and actively participate in sports to build a strong physique and lead a healthy life.
EdUHK President Professor Lee said, “Through martial arts, students deepen their understanding of Chinese culture while developing discipline and teamwork. Martial arts education is not only about passing on skills, but also a powerful way to foster personal growth and positive values.”
The ceremony opened with a demonstration by the Hong Kong Wushu Team, followed by martial arts performances from 40 students representing EdUHK Jockey Club Primary School, Po Leung Kuk Tin Ka Ping Primary School and Lui Cheung Kwong Lutheran Primary School. Commendation certificates were presented to all 32 participating schools, donors and supporting organisations in recognition of their contributions to promoting Chinese culture and supporting students’ holistic development. Special thanks were extended to Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple for venue support.
Launched in September 2025, the programme embraces the principle of inclusive education, ensuring that students of different backgrounds and learning needs can participate on equal footing. Miss Chen explained that classes begin with basic movements and physical training, while integrating teamwork, focus‑building and values education. Through diverse teaching approaches, students not only experience the essence of Chinese martial arts, but also develop positive learning habits and a stronger sense of cultural identity.
Organised and coordinated by EdUHK, the two year “EdUHK Martial Arts World Champion@ School Education Programme” is being rolled out in two phases. It aims to nurture young people with perseverance, positive values and a strong cultural foundation, while ensuring the continued transmission of Chinese martial arts and cultural education in schools.
Meanwhile, EdUHK also hosted a joint symposium with the Beijing Sport University (BSU) in the afternoon on the inheritance and education of Chinese Martial Arts. The event aimed to create a forward-looking platform for exchange, foster the integration of theory and practice, and explore pathways for martial arts education in advancing holistic development and nurturing talents for the new era.
Centred on Chinese martial arts, the symposium examined its role as a living cultural carrier that interweaves philosophy, ethics, history and sports, while discussing its diverse values and implementation strategies within the contemporary education system. It also resonated with the HKSAR Education Bureau’s initiatives on patriotic education and national identity, strengthened students’ understanding of Chinese culture and cultural confidence, and aligned with the national “15th Five-Year Plan” strategic call for “Healthy China” and “Cultural Confidence,” nurturing a deep sense of national sentiment among the public.
Keynote speakers included Professor Li Yingkui, doctoral supervisor at BSU and recipient of the National Sports Honor Award, Professor Liu Xiaolei, Director of the Baduanjin Culture Research Center and faculty member of BSU, Miss Chen Suijin, as well as Ms Liu Xuxu, World Wushu Champions and Asian Games silver medalist. They also led workshops on Tai Chi and Baduanjin, attracting over 100 participants from the public as well as the EdUHK community.
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EdUHK Launches Phase 2 of “Martial Arts World Champion @ School” Advancing Student Training on Martial Arts and Studying the Sports’ Impact on ADHD
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