Study trip to Munich. Casus of scientific and martial arts tourism

Abstract

Background. The scientific perspective for the study is the anthropology of tourism and the anthropology of martial arts. Aim. A cognitive question posed by this work is to obtain new knowledge about scientific and martial arts tourism. It should be a contribution in this area. Methods. It is a case study of a one-week seminar, with participant observation. A qualitative content analysis of the literature was also used. Results. A description and review of a cyclic scientific and methodological seminar with the main topic: “Cultural and sociological aspects in martial arts” is presented. It is shown as an event in the field of study and research into martial arts, scientific tourism, and martial arts tourism. It is a factual description of the operation of several national and international martial arts institutions, and a discourse on cultural dialogue. A unique manifestation of cultural dialogue, identified during the research is the artefacts decorating the flat of the leader of several martial arts organizations. The rest of the article is complemented with a discussion about various forms of educational tourism and related illustrations (photos of the events and places described). Conclusions. This German-Polish seminar provided participants with new knowledge and skills. The next steps for further cooperation were agreed upon. It was also another meeting of the leaders of several well-cooperating martial arts organizations. The seminar proved to be a success for both participants and; it was a highly evaluated event at the scientific, methodical, technical and organizational levels. The description was completed in total from three perspectives: that of the organizer-host, a guest-participant in the event, and an outside observer. This gave the opportunity to approach the subject as objectively as possible and in compliance with the methodological standards of the humanistic coefficient.