頂功的演藝人生：一位臺灣職業雜技演員自我實現生命歷程

An acting life of handstand: the self-realization course of a Taiwanese professional acrobat

郭憲偉(Hsien-Wei Kuo) ； 郭金芳(Chin-Fang Kuo)

《臺灣體育學術研究》 71期 (2021/12) Pp. 93-113

https://doi.org/10.6590/TJSSR.202112_(71).06

摘要

目的：本文藉由一位臺灣職業雜技人自我實現的敘說與認同，進行探究臺灣雜技群體邊緣性積極正向行動的意義。方法：針對研究參與者進行深度訪談且蒐集與參與者有關的報導與文件，作為主要分析內容。結果：研究參與者歷經六年技藝訓練中心打罵體罰制度，將真功夫投入電影劇場文化，原有機會成為武打明星，卻遇貴人身亡而止步。入職臺灣特技團後，技藝的身體為國家所用換得生存，傳達中華健兒形象給外國嘉賓；在海外僑胞面前，呈現堅忍的國族身體與精神，以凝聚其對祖國的向心力。為了證實自身實力，他多次較勁於國際競賽場且如願抱回亞軍。然面對年齡的增長，縱然日日練功維持體能，亦難抵抗不可逆的身體機能退化，為延續演藝生涯，一面繼續高風險演出，一面朝向道具器材研發。結論：頂功專技的職業演員長年累積的身體資本，在任何一個實踐的社會場域裡，轉化成其他資本的同時，總能在膽戰心驚中看見自己不設限的可能。儘管身處在一個歧視老者的社會裡，他為國家外交政策服務的實踐，在國際比賽中的敬業表現和獎項，仍然具有一定的自我反省身份和社會意義。

關鍵字

頂功雜技演員 ； 身體技藝 ； 身體資本 ； 國民外交

並列摘要

Purpose: This article explores the significance of self-affirming experiences among professional acrobats in Taiwan, which constitute a marginalized group. Specifically, the article presents a narrative of self-realization and identity in the case of a professional handstand acrobat. Methods: Interviews with the participating acrobat were conducted, and documents relating to the acrobat were analyzed. Results: The participating acrobat spent 6 years in a corporal-punishment training program conducted by the Chinese Folklore Skills Training Center as part of the criminal rehabilitation system. After honing his craft, the acrobat took to the stage and acted on camera until the accidental death of a producer ended his dream of becoming a martial arts actor. The participating acrobat then joined the Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe and used his skills to make a living while serving his country. Specifically, the acrobat performed Kungfu as a means to promote an image of Taiwan as vigorous, strong, and determined; he did so to not only foreign guests but also Taiwanese citizens living abroad to inspire them to return home. The acrobat participated in international martial arts competitions and was once a runner-up. However, the acrobat faces the inevitable prospect of a dying craft and of being unable to work in such a physically demanding profession due to his old age. Conclusion: The participating acrobat recognized the unlimited possibilities that his future held when he was able to exchange the physical capital that he had accrued into other forms of social capital. Although the acrobat is part of a marginalized, fading profession and faces agism in society, his pride in playing a part in his country's foreign policy, in his dedication to his craft, and in the awards that he had earned in international competitions has allowed him to retain some sense of social significance and a semblance of a self-reflective identity.

並列關鍵字

Handstand acrobatics ； physical skill ； physical capital ； citizen diplomacy

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