Xiulinghao Fu

Xiulinghao Fu obtained his Bachelor's degree in Wushu and Ethnic Traditional Sports from Shanghai University of Sport (formerly Shanghai Institute of Physical Education) in 2022, and his Master's degree in Ethnic Traditional Sports from Shanghai University of Sport in 2025. He has received professional martial arts training since childhood and has practical experience in teaching martial arts and traditional sports to people of different ages and backgrounds.

He is currently pursuing a PhD within the SASO research group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), under the supervision of Prof. Marc Theeboom. His research interests primarily focus on the internationalisation of Chinese martial arts.

His doctoral research focuses on youth martial arts education and the development of international martial arts curricula. Specifically, he aims to explore ways to stimulate young people's interest in learning martial arts and encourage their long-term participation, while contributing to the development of international martial arts education and training systems that are adaptable to diverse cultural contexts.