Academy
The academic arm of INSF — advancing research, curriculum, and international cooperation across traditional wrestling and heritage studies.
Institution
Operating under INSF, the International Academy for Traditional Physical Culture leads international academic cooperation, research, and curriculum development in Traditional Northern Ssireum, Silk Road wrestling, and global traditional physical culture.
Visiting Professors
The Academy appoints visiting professors from partner universities and research institutions across continents. Visiting professors contribute to joint research, guest lectures, and international symposia on traditional wrestling and cultural heritage.
Faculty
Faculty are drawn from the fields of physical education, cultural anthropology, sports science, history, and heritage studies. Faculty members supervise research programs and mentor scholars contributing to the Korean Cultural Journal.
Programs
Academic programs include research fellowships, international residencies, and cooperative modules with National Cultural Headquarters. Programs focus on documenting traditional wrestling forms, biomechanics, and intangible heritage safeguarding.
Curriculum
The curriculum covers traditional Northern Ssireum technique, comparative traditional wrestling, Silk Road warrior culture, heritage documentation methods, and UNESCO safeguarding frameworks.
Cooperation
The Academy cooperates with international universities, national research bodies, and traditional wrestling federations. Cooperation covers joint publications, shared archives, exchange scholars, and co-hosted symposia.