Author(s)

Xiaoxue Liu, Yanfen Zhang And Xuezhi Ma

Corresponding Author

Xiaoxue Liu

ABSTRACT

With literature data method and survey method, this paper studies the historical review on the spread of Chinese martial arts in northern Europe. Chinese martial arts is a national traditional sport. Therefore, the spread of Chinese martial arts in northern Europe is a continuation of the development of other traditional projects in the Nordic region which shows pluralism on introduction and development. The process of the spread of Chinese martial arts in northern Europe contains a process in which Chinese martial arts like other traditional sports have gradually been accepted and recognized by Nordic society.

KEYWORDS

Chinese Martial Arts, Northern Europe, Cultural Integration, Acceptance, Spread