Pei-Zhang Yi1A-D, Jin-Yong Feng1B,D, Hai-Dong Chen2A-E,* Wei-Lei Yang3B,C

1 South China Normal University, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, No. 378, Waihuan West Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
2 South China Normal University, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, No. 378, Waihuan West Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
3 Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, School of Physical Education and Health, Tianhe, Guangzhou, China

Author for correspondence: Hai-Dong Chen; School of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, No. 378, Waihuan West Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China;  Send to: Hai-Dong Chen

 Pei-Zhang Yi: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9649-1417
 Hai-Dong Chen: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7251-4018


 

Abstract

Background and Study Aim: Duanbing, a key practice in modernizing traditional Chinese hand-to-hand fight, faces challenges in technical evaluation and training feedback, with ongoing debates over the rules. Existing studies lack a systematic analysis of its technical performance and competition outcomes. The cognitive aim of this study is knowledge about the factors affecting technical efficiency from perspective to provide recommendations for duanbing’s sustainable development.

Material and Methods: Using a mixed-method approach: quantitative analysis of 109 match videos from the men’s events at the 9th World Kungfu Championships identified significant technical movements impacting scores: the qualitative approach is based on a grounded theory revealed 13 influencing factors across six dimensions, including rules, techniques, training, competition, systems, and development suggestions, based on interviews with 20 athletes and coaches.
Results: The correlation analysis shows that head, forearm, and torso strikes are significantly related to total scores (p<0.01), with head strikes having the most substantial impact (r = 0.760). Multiple regression confirms their positive effects, explaining 94.4% of score variation. Combination analysis reveals that while individual actions enhance performance, the interaction of head and forearm strikes slightly reduces total scores (p = 0.05). These findings provide data-driven insights for opximizing duanbing's training and competition strategies.
Conclusions: The current rules emphasize continuous striking, limiting tactical diversity. This study recommends balancing single-strike and combination techniques through opximized rules, refined training, and integration of traditional wushu culture to enhance technical diversity, preserve heritage, and improve competition quality for duanbing's sustainable development.

Keywords: health, martial morality, technical performance, techniques


AMA:
Yi PZ, Feng JY, Chen HD, Yang WL. Correlation and influencing factors between technical scores and overall performance in Chinese wushu duanbing competitions. Arch Budo J Inn Agon. 2025;21.
APA:
Yi, P.-Z., Feng, J.-Y., Chen, H.-D., & Yang, W.-L. (2025). Correlation and influencing factors between technical scores and overall performance in Chinese wushu duanbing competitions. Archives of Budo Journal of Innovative Agonology, 21.
Chicago:
Yi, Pei-Zhang, Jin-Yong Feng, Hai-Dong Chen, and Wei-Lei Yang. 2025. "Correlation and Influencing Factors Between Technical Scores and Overall Performance in Chinese Wushu Duanbing Competitions." Archives of Budo Journal of Innovative Agonology 21.
Harvard:
Yi, P.-Z., Feng, J.-Y., Chen, H.-D. & Yang, W.-L. (2025). Correlation and influencing factors between technical scores and overall performance in Chinese wushu duanbing competitions. Archives of Budo Journal of Innovative Agonology, 21.
MLA:
Yi, Pei-Zhang, et al. "Correlation and Influencing Factors Between Technical Scores and Overall Performance in Chinese Wushu Duanbing Competitions." Archives of Budo Journal of Innovative Agonology, vol. 21, 2025.
Vancouver:
Yi PZ, Feng JY, Chen HD, Yang WL. Correlation and influencing factors between technical scores and overall performance in Chinese wushu duanbing competitions. Arch Budo J Inn Agon. 2025;21.