2026 Inaugural Online Public-Service Seminar on AI-Powered Development for the Taekwondo and Boxing Industries

2026 Inaugural Online Public-Service Seminar on AI-Powered Development for the Taekwondo and Boxing Industries
— From Robotics and Digital Twins to AI Training: How Technology Truly Boosts Efficiency, Enrollment, and Revenue for Martial Arts Studios
Meeting Minutes (Generated via Tencent Meeting "Yuanbao" AI)

Time: August 22, 2026, 20:00 – 21:30
Venue: Tencent Meeting (Online)
Attendees: 20
Cost: Free
Emcee： Julianne Wang
Co-organizers:
Shenzhen Taekwondo Association
Hangzhou Xihu District Competitive Martial Arts Association
World AI Sports Federation (A non-profit organization headquartered in New York, USA)

This seminar focused on the integrated application of AI and robotics technologies within the Taekwondo and sports industries. Discussions covered human-robot *poomsae* (form) demonstration matches, rules for robot combat competitions, AI-assisted officiating systems, and pathways for the digital transformation of traditional martial arts studios.
Meeting Summary
1. Current Status of Taekwondo Robot *Poomsae* Demonstrations (Speaker: Yan Chao, President of the Shenzhen Taekwondo Association)

Limitations in movement replication: Human movements must be trained via computer before being programmed into the robot for execution. Constraints regarding joint angles mean high-difficulty moves risk damaging the hardware and lack stability; current replication accuracy stands at only 80% to 90%.
Demanding operational requirements: Robots require specific floor friction levels; overly slippery floors or excessively soft mats compromise performance. Movement direction currently still relies on manual remote control or pre-set programming.
Difficulty in executing stunt board-breaking: Precisely quantifying distance is extremely difficult; having a human hold a board for a robot to kick and break poses a high risk of accidental injury. At this stage, capabilities are limited to recording basic *poomsae* movements for cultural demonstrations.

2. Exploration of "Zhongqing" Robot Combat Competitions (Speaker: Yan Chao, President of the Shenzhen Taekwondo Association)

High costs of event implementation: Introducing Zhongqing robots into combat matches requires on-site support from the manufacturer's core technical team; simple equipment rental is insufficient to meet the demands of high-level competition.
Need to establish collaboration models: Plans are underway to leverage local Shenzhen government resources to connect with manufacturers in Henan and the Shenzhen headquarters. The strategy involves exchanging technology access for promotional exposure, aiming to transition the project from mere demonstrations to formal combat competitions. Limitations of current application models: While combat venues in the US have rented "Zhongqing" robots for manual remote-controlled matches, the lack of autonomy significantly diminishes both the entertainment value and the competitive nature of the events.

3. Operational practices of the Human-Robot Interactive Challenge (Xie Hao, President of the Hangzhou Xihu District Competitive Martial Arts Association)

Pioneering a human-robot interactive competition format: The Hangzhou Xihu Competitive Martial Arts Association launched the nation's first robot *poomsae* (forms) and human-robot interactive challenge, aiming to explore the true value of integrating technology into training centers.
Commercial closed-loop yet to be established: Although the event attracted youth participation and rankings were recorded by the World AI Sports Federation following the association's public announcements, it lacks direct cash flow and has not yet effectively translated into a tool for the daily operations of martial arts studios.
Pragmatic transformation roadmap: It is recommended to start with AI-based motion comparison and analysis before gradually expanding; this avoids blind investment in equipment while identifying digital upgrade solutions that align with the operational pace of martial arts studios.

4. Service capabilities of the "Qingtianzu" robot rental platform (Wang Hui, Qingtianzu (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.; provider of robotics technology and supply chain solutions)

Global resource allocation network: As the world's first robot rental platform, it covers over 100 cities and extends to locations such as France and Thailand, offering one-stop scenario delivery and end-to-end safety assurance.
Multi-brand technology integration: The platform integrates robots from mainstream brands like Unitree and Zhiyuan, enabling customized choreography and learning-based delivery tailored to specific scenario requirements.
High-end product recommendations: For scenarios requiring high flexibility—such as Taekwondo—the A3 model is highly recommended; featuring over 40 joints with torque capabilities and weighing only 35 catties, it can execute complex maneuvers like backflips.

5. Breaking through the sports industry business ecosystem (Tian Shuai, Founder of Shangjie Academy; Vice Chairman of the "Voice of Youth" Sports Service Alliance under the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League; Distinguished Expert at the Sports Health and Industry Development Committee of the China Adult Education Association; Founder of China's first sports business school and a hands-on sports business architect)

Shift in macro-policy orientation: The national "15th Five-Year Plan" and the Ministry of Education's "whitelist" of approved competitions heavily favor the technology innovation sector, placing traditional sports disciplines under dual pressure from declining student enrollment and waning public interest. **Reconstructing the Practitioner Competency Model:** Sports professionals must move beyond a single-skill mindset; they need to balance technical instruction with commercial monetization while enhancing their understanding and application of new tools like AI.
**Differentiated Positioning and Cross-Sector Integration:** Identify new business growth points by recombining existing elements (e.g., drones + filming); adopt a strategic mindset of broad collaboration; and proactively embrace AI and robotics to empower traditional competitions and training programs.

**6. AI-Assisted Officiating and Data Asset Building** (Younes Ouasmi: A 41-year-old French national who has dedicated 35 years to Taekwondo. He began practicing as a child and competed for the French national team before becoming a coach and club manager. In 2024, he served on the Taekwondo organizing committee for the Paris Olympics. He also holds a second professional identity: a software engineer specializing in mobile applications and AI systems.)
**Current Development Achievements:**
**Non-intrusive Data Collection & Analysis:** Uses standard smartphone video to capture a competitor's full-body skeletal structure; automatically identifies movements, speeds, and angles—and generates structured data—in accordance with 2026 World Taekwondo rules.
**Expert-in-the-Loop Optimization Model:** All officiating decisions are reviewed and corrected by human referees; the continuously accumulated annotated datasets feed back into model training, ensuring the algorithm evolves over time.
**Expansion of Core Application Scenarios:** Leveraging massive datasets annotated with tactical dimensions, the system enables four key functions: athlete style profiling, VR-based sparring simulation, personalized coaching feedback, and auditable officiating assistance.
**Addressing Common Industry Challenges:** French Taekwondo faces high student attrition rates; there is an urgent need to use technology to make the sport more engaging and improve student retention.

**7. Seminar Summary and Outlook**（Wang Zhuo Beijing Jingtailian)
**Clarifying the Core Value of Technology Application:** The ultimate goal of AI and robotics is to serve people—specifically by helping clubs recruit students, reducing coaching costs, and improving operational efficiency.
**Promoting Multi-Party Collaboration for Implementation:** A call for deep collaboration among tech companies, industry associations, and venue operators to drive the genuine integration of AI technology into daily training, competition environments, and dojo management.

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August 22, 2026