IntroductionOrganised by The Education University of Hong Kong, this conference brings together educators, students, and the public to explore how martial arts connect education, culture, technology, and film. The event highlights the importance of preserving traditional Chinese culture and the role of martial arts in holistic education, promoting both physical strength and cultural appreciation.
Date
29 -30 April 2025
Venue
The Education University of Hong Kong Tai Po Campus
Organiser
The Education University of Hong Kong
Objectives
1. Heritage Preservation & Culture Enlightenment: The conference emphasises preserving traditional Chinese martial arts to safeguard their cultural and historical value for future generations.
2. Educational Empowerment: It highlights martial arts’ role in educating and inspiring the next generation through workshops and seminars.
3. Community Engagement: The event fosters networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among martial arts practitioners, educators, and enthusiasts.
4. Leveraging Art and Technology: It showcases how art and technology can enhance appreciation and innovation in Chinese martial arts research.
ScheduleDay 1 (29 April 2025)
Time
Event
09:00-09:15
Opening Ceremony
Guests of Honor:
  • Mr. FOK Chun-Wan, Ian, President of the Hong Kong Wushu Federation, China
  • Prof. LEE Chi-Kin, John, President of The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Dr. LUK Tei, Lewis, Author of "Lewis Luk, Kung Fu & Life - From Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do to Ba Duan Jin"
    • 09:15-09:45
    Chinese Martial Arts Performance
    Guests:
  • Ms. CHEN Suijin, World Champion, Asian Games Bronze Medalist,
    The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Ms. LIU Xuxu, World Champion, Asian Games Silver Medalist, Coach of the Hong Kong Wushu Team
  • China National Wushu Team
          (The Wushu Sport Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China)
          Coach: CHEN Wenliang (High-Level Coach)
          Athlete (World Champion, National Level Athlete): CHEN Fan, CHENG Zijie,
          SHAO Junnuo, ZHANG Manlan, XIONG Yiran
    • 09:45-10:30
    Forum 1^
    Moderator:
  • Ms. CHEN Suijin, Gina, Hong Kong Wushu Elite Athlete, The Education University of Hong Kong
    Guests:
  • Mr. FOK Chun-Wan, Ian, President of the Hong Kong Wushu Federation, China
  • Prof. MEN Huifeng, PhD Supervisor, Former Director of the Department of Wushu, Beijing Sport University, Chinese Wushu Ninth Level, Expert of the Expert Committee of the Wushu Research Institute of the General Administration of Sport of China
  • Prof. LI Qiaoling, Chinese Wushu Ninth Level, National Sports Medal of Honor Winner, Beijing Sports University
    • 10:30-10:45
    Break
    10:45-12:15
    Keynote 1^
  • Dr. LUK Tei, Lewis, Author of "Lewis Luk, Kung Fu & Life - From Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do to Ba Duan Jin"
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    Keynote 2^
  • Prof. MAEDA Daryl Joji, Dean of College of Arts & Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder
    • 12:15-14:00
    Lunch
    14:00-15:30
    Paper Presentation / Workshops
    Workshop 1*
  • Ba Duan Jin Experience Class
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    Workshop 2*
  • Tai Chi Experience Class
    • 15:30-15:45
    Break
    15:45-17:15
    Paper Presentation
    18:00-20:30
    Networking Dinner
    ^ Simultaneous Interpretation (SI) Service to be provided.
    * Workshop 1 & 2 are instructed by Ms. CHEN Suijin.
    Day 2 (30 April 2025)
    Time
    Event
    09:00-09:10
    Opening of Day 2
    09:10-09:30
    Chinese Martial Arts Performance
    09:30-10:15
    Forum 2^
    Guests:
  • Representatives of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
    •
    10:15-10:30
    Refreshment
    10:30-12:00
    Keynote 3^
  • Prof. JIAO Dan, PhD Supervisor, Associate Dean of Foreign Languages School, Capital Normal University
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    Keynote 4^
  • Prof. HUNG Keung, Professor of the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, Programme Leader of MA in Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice, The Education University of Hong Kong
    • 12:00-14:00
    Lunch
    14:00-14:45
    Forum 3^
    Guests (to be confirmed)
    14:45-15:30
    Paper Presentation / Workshops#
    15:30-15:45
    Refreshment
    15:45-17:15
    Paper Presentation / Workshops#
    17:15-17:30
    Closing Ceremony
    ^ Simultaneous Interpretation (SI) Service to be provided.
    # Workshops are instructed by Prof. HUNG Keung.
    Speakers
    Mr. FOK Chun-Wan, IanPresident of
    the Hong Kong Wushu Federation, China
    Prof. MEN HuifengBeijing Sports University
    Ms. CHEN Suijin, Gina Hong Kong Wushu Elite Athlete,
    The Education University of Hong Kong
    Dr. LUK Tei, LewisAuthor of "Lewis Luk, Kung Fu & Life From Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do to Ba Duan Jin"
    Prof. LI QiaolingBeijing Sports University
    Prof. MAEDA Daryl JojiUniversity of Colorado Boulder
    Prof. HUNG KeungThe Education University of Hong Kong
    Prof. JIAO DanCapital Normal University
    Twilight of the Warriors:
    Walled In    Representatives
    Call for Papers
    Chinese Martial Arts and Culture Conference 2025 (CMACConf 2025) calls for papers. Please submit your manuscripts for one of the following strands.
    · Significant Figures of Chinese Martial Arts
    · Martial Arts in Translation and Film Studies
    · Chinese Martial Arts and Education
    The deadline for abstract submissions is 28th January 2025 23:59 (Hong Kong Time, GMT+8).

    Abstract Submission Guidelines:
  • The abstract submission should include the following: Title of the paper, keywords, abstract of the paper, conference sub-theme, name, salutation, organisation and contact details (including email), category of submission (Academic / Industry). The total number of words including the title, keywords and the abstract should be NO more than 800 words.
  • Click here for Abstract Submission.

    Paper Selection and Presentation Details:
  • All abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of experts, and the results will be announced via email on or before 28th February 2025.
  • Selected papers should be presented in person or online by the author(s) during the conference from 29th to 30th April 2025 at The Education University of Hong Kong.
  • The duration for each paper presentation is 20 minutes followed by 5 minutes for discussion along with Q & A.
  • The conference organiser reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the acceptance of abstracts.
  • Click here to download the formatting guidelines template for full paper submission.

    Registration Fee:
  • All participants must settle the registration fee by the stipulated deadline to confirm their attendance.
  • The registration fee covers the following expenses: admission to all conference sessions (including Chinese martial arts performance, forum, keynote, paper presentation and workshop sessions) across the 2-day conference period, applicable conference materials, lunch and refreshments:

    Category of Participants Conference Registration Fee (HKD)
    EdUHK Student and Staff $0
    Non-EdUHK Student and Staff Participant
    (Only attending 2-day conference)    		 $300
    Other Participant
    (Including Networking Dinner)    		 $1,500
    Paper Presenter
    (Including Networking Dinner)    		 $2,000

  • Click here for Registration and Payment.

  • Notes on Payment:
    1. No refunds will be served for this conference. Refund requests will not be accepted.
    2. This conference will adopt online payment method. Payment methods are restricted to credit cards (Visa/MasterCard/Union Pay), WeChat Pay, and Alipay (AlipayHK/Alipay).
    3. The payment will be charged in HK Dollars (HKD). If your card is not billed in HK Dollars (HKD), please inquire about any additional fees and exchange rate with your card issuer.
    4. Participation is not guaranteed until full payment of the registration fee is received.

    Deadlines:
    Deadline for abstract submission: 17th February 2025, 23:59 (Hong Kong Time, GMT+8).
    Notification of Acceptance: 7th March 2025 or before
    Deadline for submission of full paper: 28th March 2025, 23:59 (Hong Kong Time, GMT+8).
    If you have any enquiries, please contact the Conference Secretariat at cmacconf2025@eduhk.hk
    • Accommodation
    Here are the hotels near The Education University of Hong Kong. You can contact them directly for booking inquiries.

    Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Shatin
    Address: 18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories
    Telephone: +852 3723 1234
    Website: Click     here
    Regal Riverside Hotel
    Address: 34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
    Contact Details:
    Telephone: +852     2649 7878
    Email:     info@riverside.regalhotel.com
    Website: Click here
    Royal Park Hotel
    Address: 8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Sha Tin, New Territories
    Contact Details:
    Telephone: +852 2601 2111
    Email: inquiry@royalpark.com.hk
    Website: Click     here
    Weather
    Hong Kong experiences a transition to warmer and more humid weather in April. The average temperature ranges from 19°C (66°F) to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall often occurs as brief showers or thunderstorms, with humidity levels rising between 70% and 80%, contributing to a muggy atmosphere. Sunshine averages around 6 to 7 hours per day, though some years have reported lower durations. Overall, April is a pleasant month with mild temperatures, increasing humidity, and variable rainfall.

    For accurate weather information and predictions, you may visit the     Hong Kong Observatory.
    Transportation
    Please refer to https://www.eduhk.hk/eo/transportation/types-transport/public-transport
    Contact Us
    Email: cmacconf2025@eduhk.hk
    Tel: (852) 2948 7248
    Chinese Martial Arts and Culture Conference. Last updated: 01/2025.