National Tainan Institute of Nursing - Taiwan
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📘 Early academic pursuits
Hsien-Wei Kuo began his academic journey with a deep interest in physical education and the cultural embodiment of martial arts. he earned his master's degree from the department of physical education at the national university of tainan, where his thesis explored the development of taiwan's acrobatic performance in the post-chinese civil war era (1945–2006). later, he pursued a ph.d. at the graduate institute of physical education, national taiwan sport university. his doctoral research titled feats and performance: the acrobat’s bodily ethnography reflected a pioneering ethnographic approach to bodily practices in acrobatics, fusing cultural studies with physical performance.
🧑🏫 Professional endeavors
Currently serving as a professor at the center for general education, national tainan institute of nursing, hsien-wei kuo has continually expanded his professional impact in the humanities and social sciences. he was recognized as a visiting scholar under the research institute for humanities and social sciences (rihss), ministry of science and technology (most), in 2020. he is also a recipient of the ntin award of excellence in research (2021) and has been consistently awarded project research grants by most from 2016 to 2025. in parallel with his academic role, he has maintained active engagement with martial arts communities and cultural diplomacy networks across east asia and southeast asia.
📚 Contributions and research focus
Hsien-Wei Kuo’s research is deeply rooted in the intersections of wushu, acrobatics, sports history, and body culture. his scholarly interests span the evolution of martial arts, oral history, and sports diplomacy, especially within asian contexts. his specialized field expertise includes traditional martial disciplines such as shaolin kung fu, hung gar, yang style tai chi chuan, and wushu competitive martial arts. his notable works often reflect themes of national identity, cross-cultural exchange, and sport as a vehicle for diplomacy. his insights align with emerging global dialogues on cultural preservation, soft power, and even extend metaphorically into disciplines such as power electronics, where energy, control, and performance also play central roles.
🌏 Impact and influence
Through a prolific output of ssci-indexed publications, hsien-wei kuo has significantly shaped scholarly discussions on the history of sport and martial arts. his joint publications with chin-fang wushu kuo have examined the strategic role of taiwanese acrobatics in cultural diplomacy, the survival of table tennis coaches in latin america during the cold war, and the global expansion of the chin woo athletic association. his research not only documents historical narratives but also serves as a bridge connecting cultural identity and international relations. this broad influence mirrors interdisciplinary frameworks like power electronics, where systems interact dynamically across borders of knowledge.
📈 Academic cites
Hsien-Wei Kuo’s works are widely cited in the field of sports history and cultural studies, particularly for their nuanced approach to asian martial arts and diplomatic history. among his notable wushu publications are:
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"displaying new east asian women" – exploring female chinese martial artists in the 1936 berlin olympics.
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"taiwan’s olympic hero: the legend of asian iron man, c. k. yang" – an inspiring tribute to a national figure.
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"bloodline organization of disseminating chin woo athletic to nanyang" – revealing diaspora networks and their influence.
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multiple contributions in the international journal of the history of sport that focus on physical education and cultural diplomacy in taiwan, singapore, malaysia, and beyond.
his body of work is increasingly recognized for enriching comparative sports history and redefining traditional research paradigms—just as power electronics revolutionizes the modulation and distribution of energy.
🌟 Legacy and future contributions
Looking ahead, hsien-wei kuo is poised to deepen his exploration of martial arts as a medium of transnational dialogue. with ongoing most-funded research projects and continued international collaborations, his academic legacy is both rooted and expanding. he represents a rare blend of historical scholarship, physical practice, and cultural theorization—making his contributions invaluable to education, heritage preservation, and the broader understanding of asian sports diplomacy.
Notable Publications
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Title: Image of ‘Sino-Western Essence’ in the Press: On the ‘Dual-Track’ Physical Training System of Chin Woo Athletic Federation
Author(s): Hsienwei Kuo, Chinfang Kuo
Journal: The International Journal of the History of Sport
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Title: Sustainable Local Operation of Chin Woo Athletic Association in Singapore and Malaysia
Author(s): Hsienwei Kuo, Chinfang Kuo
Journal: The International Journal of the History of Sport
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Title: Development of Bicycles on Chinese Culture in the Late Qing Dynasty and the Early Nationalist Government: Focusing on Shanghai
Author(s): Hsienwei Kuo, Chinfang Kuo
Journal: Asian Journal of Sport History & Culture
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Title: 劍指「南方」：臺灣運動援外的冷戰經驗（1968～1989）
Author(s): Hsien-Wei Kuo
Journal: 政治科學論叢 (Taiwanese Journal of Political Science)
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Title: Building the Landscape of Sports Diplomacy: R. William Jones Cup Intercontinental Basketball Tournament on Formosa Island in the Cold War Era
Author(s): Chinfang Kuo, Hsienwei Kuo
Journal: The International Journal of the History of Sport