(1.School of Physical Education,Qufu Normal University,Qufu 273165,China; 2.Library,Qufu Normal University,Qufu 273165,China) Abstract: Chinese traditional sports has a long history, which is broad and profound, and has accumulated a wealth of activity content and ideological quintessence, and in-depth excavation and elucidation of it will help to inherit and spread Chinese excellent traditional sports culture and strengthen the self-confidence of Chinese sports culture. By using the methods of mutual proof of language and cultural concepts and the unity of history and logic, this paper probes into the cultural genes of the emergence, inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture of “JIAN”. Research shows that "seeking JIAN" is the earliest survival consciousness of human beings, and JIAN culture is the earliest survival culture of human beings. In the process of thousands of years of historical evolution, Chinese civilization has formed a traditional JIAN culture system with rich practice forms such as martial arts, qigong and health preservation as the main content. The " JIAN " spirit is the cultural gene that is embodied in it and can be inherited from generation to generation. Generally speaking, it is composed of four dimensions and twelve elements, namely thinking mode, basic spirit, value pursuit and practical principle. In the new era, cultural power and sports power need extract essence from the excellent Chinese traditional gene of JIAN culture, in order to form the characteristics and advantages of Chinese sports culture that are compatible with China and foreign countries, and integrating the ancient and modern times. Key words: sports culture;Chinese traditional sports;JIAN culture;historical logic;cultural gene |