Combatives evolution in the Czech Republic and inclusion of combatives into physical education
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| Year of publication | 2009 |
| Type | Conference abstract |
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| Description | Fighting has always been connected with humanity. Combative tradition of Czech ancestors comes with first Slavic tribes in the region in about 6th and 7th century in Common Era. The 19th century gave rise to various sport groups in many places, among whom fighting exercises were much utilised. In the year 1873 Miroslav Tyrš published basic work of Sokol movement „Základové tělocviku“ (Basics of physical education). Combatives were placed as the highest point of physical education.Nowadays, martial arts are rightfully included in the programmes of physical education at primary as well as secondary schools. |