Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Chinese MAS Based on GIS

Abstract To articulate the spatial distribution [1][2] idiosyncrasies of martial arts schools within the People's Republic of China, utilizing the capabilities of Geographic Information Systems (GIS 10.7), this investigation endeavors to examine a plethora of factors influencing such patterns. By harnessing the geographic latitude and longitude data for 492 martial arts schools across 31 provinces in mainland China as of Feb 2024, this study employs a suite of analytical tools including but not limited to nearest neighbor analysis, kernel density estimation, the disequilibrium index, spatial autocorrelation, and geographically weighted regression analysis within the ArcGIS environment, to graphically delineate the spatial distribution nuances of martial arts schools. The investigation draws upon variables such as martial arts boxings, wushu hometowns, demographic densities, educational attainment levels within the populace, and regional cultural influences to elucidate the spatial distribution idiosyncrasies of martial arts schools. The spatial analytical endeavor unveiled a Moran's I value of 0.172, accompanied by a Z-score of 1.75 and a P-value of 0.079, signifying an uneven and clustered distribution pattern predominantly concentrated in provinces such as Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Hunan, and Sichuan. The delineation of martial arts schools exhibited a prominent high-density core centered around Shandong, flanked by secondary high-density clusters with Hunan and Sichuan at their heart. Amongst the array of variables dissected to explain the spatial distribution traits, the explicative potency of "martial arts boxings", " wushu hometowns" and "population density" exhibited a descending trajectory, whilst "educational level of the populace" inversely correlated with the geographical dispersion of martial arts schools. The entrenched regional cultural ethos significantly impacts the spatial layout of martial arts institutions, endowing them with distinct regional characteristics.