Martial Arts in the Pacific Northwest After World War Two: How Martial Arts Instruction Changed, and How Communities Benefitted
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC 271
Start Date
16-5-2013
End Date
16-5-2013
Abstract
Martial arts in the Pacific Northwest changed greatly after World War II. They became more formalized and competitive, and Americans transformed the martial arts into a way to make a living, and ultimately a path to fame. This paper focuses on how the growth, spread, and popularization of the martial arts in the Pacific Northwest went hand-in-hand with the ability to commercialize lessons. Two interviews, and one book, and newspaper articles, from various martial arts masters in the Pacific Northwest including Sensei Terou Chinen, Sensei Walter Todd, and Bruce Lee serve as resources. The paper also discusses how martial arts led to greater acceptance of Asian culture, and how the public’s respect of the martial arts facilitated a reputation conducive to developing reliable businesses.
Recommended Citation
Pelley, Carlos, "Martial Arts in the Pacific Northwest After World War Two: How Martial Arts Instruction Changed, and How Communities Benefitted" (2013). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 84.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2013/oralpresentations/84
Additional Mentoring Department
History
Martial Arts in the Pacific Northwest After World War Two: How Martial Arts Instruction Changed, and How Communities Benefitted
SURC 271
Martial arts in the Pacific Northwest changed greatly after World War II. They became more formalized and competitive, and Americans transformed the martial arts into a way to make a living, and ultimately a path to fame. This paper focuses on how the growth, spread, and popularization of the martial arts in the Pacific Northwest went hand-in-hand with the ability to commercialize lessons. Two interviews, and one book, and newspaper articles, from various martial arts masters in the Pacific Northwest including Sensei Terou Chinen, Sensei Walter Todd, and Bruce Lee serve as resources. The paper also discusses how martial arts led to greater acceptance of Asian culture, and how the public’s respect of the martial arts facilitated a reputation conducive to developing reliable businesses.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Brian Carroll