85-year-old Taichung Prison Martial Arts Field

History Taichung Prison Martial Arts Field Located at No. 33, Linsen Road, West District, Taichung City Built in 1937 during the Japanese colonial period A martial arts hall for prison officers and police officers to practice martial arts on a daily basis It is the only remaining martial arts arena in Taichung City. The historical original appearance is well preserved Great value for preservation, reuse and architectural research The martial arts field complex includes the main building of the martial arts field and the auxiliary buildings on the east side. The main building is built in a symmetrical pattern. There is a shrine at the rear of the center Facing the shrine, the left side is the judo field, and the right side is the kendo field. There are only seats on one side of the martial arts arena. Compared with the similar building Wude Hall of the same period Smaller martial arts facility The architectural style is a typical drill ground during the Japanese occupation period The base is raised, and the facade imitates the wooden structure and pilaster decoration Roof-in-roof construction It is decorated with large ghost tiles and wind panels. 2012 Daohe Education Foundation Officially acquired the title of "Historic Building Taichung Prison Martial Arts Field" Management rights We hope to learn from Confucius' "Six Arts" spirit Reinterpreted as "New Six Arts Culture" Through various cultural and artistic experiences and cultivation Deepening the value of life and revitalizing historical buildings Therefore, it is named "Daohe Six Arts Cultural Center" The martial arts field has a vast area The trees are towering, the shade is dense, and the breeze is gentle. Coffee, tea and snacks are also provided. It is a very good place for taking photos.