Reported 7 months ago
On June 14, 2024, Taiwan's Minister of National Defense, Gu Li-xiong, ordered the cancellation of bayonet fighting training in the military, replacing it with more practical 'firearm combat.' Experts, such as former head of the Physical Education Department of the Army's Step Training Unit, Zhang Bo-zhi, expressed concerns that neglecting bayonet skills could result in a decline of martial arts proficiency, emphasizing the importance of combining physical fitness and combat skills. They argue that bayonet fighting is essential in close combat situations and should not be abolished, as adept bayonet skills play a critical role in military readiness and effectiveness.
Source: YAHOO