第一屆國術國考

Venue

October 15-19, 1928
Municipal Stadium
Nanjing, China

Description

Purpose and Planning

In a letter to provincial and municipal governments, the Central Institute of National Art declared:

The purpose of this martial arts conference is to bring together national martial arts experts in Nanjing, to hold open martial arts competition at the national level. This is intended to inspire fellow countrymen to value the essence of martial arts, gradually promoting the international status of China.

Activities of this magnitude must be promoted by the unitary effort of the governments of all provinces, municipalities, districts and counties, in order to vigorously push for rapid results.

Participation

Estimated Competitors: 600
Estimated Audience: 50,000

Master Demonstrations

Included:

• Yang Chengfu (Taijiquan)
• Ma Yanqi (Strongman)
• Li Yingxia (Emei Double Daggers)

Rules

Taolu

Scored at judges’ discretion.

Sanshou

• No strikes to throat, groin or eyes.
• Best of three rounds.

Results

Champions

• Zhū Guófú 朱国福
• Wáng Yúnpéng 王云鹏
• Zhāng Chángyì 张长义
• Mǎ Yùfǔ 马裕甫
• Zhāng Yīngzhèn 张英振
• Dòu Láigēng 窦来庚
• Yáng Fǎwǔ 杨法武
• Yáng Shìwén 杨士文
• Gù Rǔzhāng 顾汝章
• Wáng Chéngzhāng 王成章
• Zhū Guózhēn 朱国桢
• Zhāng Wéitōng 张维通
• Zhū Guólù 朱国禄
• Mǎ Chéngzhì 马成智
• Hú Jiǒng 胡炯

See additional results in the sources.

Sources

“Nanjing 1928 – First National Examination of Guoshu” by Enrico Storti (2022)