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Abstract - Chinese elements in the Idokan system

The aim of this work is to present the phenomenon of interaction between elements originatng from various ways of martial arts and various cultural traditions on the example of the system taught in Idokan Poland Association (IPA).
Accepted methodology is based on direct and participant observation of the authors, on the analysis of the content of IPA documents and literature on the subject. The case of a specific functioning for 30 years system of teaching the way of martial arts has been analyzed.
The results of research and explication indicate the functioning of Chinese elements within a system of primarily Japaneses origin. The evolution, as well as interpretation of facts – in the perspective of humanist theory of martial arts – has also been presented.