The Research On Cultural Values And Developing Status Of Special Weapon Whisk

The whisk is widely known to people in the long development. But, because of different social environment and humanistic atmosphere, the whisk played a different role in history. By searching extensive literature and consulting experts researching whisk, its developing stages can be classified by its function:the first is the birth, in which whisk was widely used as a tool cleaning household; the second is the myth, in which whisk was the symbol of power, only staffs engaging in hieratic related have it;the last is development, in which whisk was used as a weapon and fitness equipment.By analyzing existing literature and referring experts’interviews, the research suggests the whisk has the following cultural values:the symbol of heart purity, the representative of the sacred rights, the integration of sports and culture, and the expression of self-cultivation. By surveying martial arts students of Wu Dangshan and Changchun temple, the results are the following:practitioners are mainly man, adolescent and people of low level of education; most of practitioners out of interest view whisk as secondary project practicing Wushu and hold practicing whisk can enhance physical fitness; practitioners usually exercise one in the early morning and evening about half an hour or hour most in martial arts and outdoor.Furthermore, this study finds that major obstacles of developing whisk are insufficient attention of government, low penetration, not enough promotion and low social recognition. In order to further develop whisk, some suggestions are proposed.One, propaganda the fitness function of whisk.Especially to the elderly, learning materials and activities teaching routines of whisk should be free to enjoyTwo, Innovate whisk routine techniques. On the basis of combination of local government and whisk organizations, raise special funds and establish learning and demonstrating base to expand whisk.Three, develop tourism function of whisk to promote regional economy to diversify, often organize the special performances of Whisk, attracting many people to come to tourism investment.Four, carry out scientific research of whisk. By scientifically researching the cultural values and fitness function of whisk, more people realize the value and role of whisk.