9th International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society Conference and 2nd Global Scientific Martial Arts and Cultural Congress 2020
The 9th International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society (IMACSSS) Conference & 2nd Global Scientific Martial Arts and Cultural Congress (GSMACC) 2020 will be held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 10th to 12th October 2020.
The theme of the joint conference is
“The Future of Combat Sports & Martial Arts Through Cultural Diversity, Scientific Advancement & Professionalism in Governance”.
We welcome abstract submissions of proposed papers and posters related to Martial Arts (MA) and Combat Sports (CS) in the field of :
All accepted submission will be published in:
Malaysian Journal of Sport Science and Recreation
(Malaysian Citation Centre indexed)
Journal of Sport Turkish Journal of Kinesiology
(DOAJ, DRJI, Erih Plus, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, JIFACTOR, ResearchBib, ROAD, WorldCat, EuroPub, COBISS, SOBIAD, ESJI indexed)
while
Selected accepted submission will be published in :
“Ido Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology”
(Web of Science / Scopus-indexed)
“Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas (RAMA)”
(Web of Science indexed)
This joint-conference is co-organised by International Martial Arts & Combat Sports Scientific Society, Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia Association and Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
9th International IMACSSS Conference & 2nd GSMACC 2020 is supported by SFSB.
Promotional Partner
On 17 October 2018 in Rzeszow Poland, nine Malaysian delegations led by GM Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie successfully presented and received full support from members of committee of International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society (IMACSSS) to host the 9th edition of IMACSSS Conference in Malaysia. The Conference will be held in year of 2020 and will be known as IMACSSS2020.
The first edition of Global Scientific Martial Arts and Cultural Congress (GSMACC) was held in Sandakan, Sabah from 17 – 19 August 2018. Formerly known as International Seni Gayung Fatani Congress and Silat Melayu Symposium, the program attracted participations from all around Malaysia.
The International Martial Arts & Combat Sports Scientific Society (IMACSSS) is established for the study and research of martial arts, combat systems, and related sports, which brings together practitioners, experts and academics from around the world. In the year of 2020, IMACSSS will celebrates their 10th anniversary of its establishment.
In 2020, Malaysia is proudly will be the host for the 9th edition of IMACSSS.
MACE is a workshop session for exchanging a Martial Arts & Combat Sports between each international disciplines.
When Martial Artist & Combat Sports expertise given a stage, they will show you awe & jaw-dropping movements!
Seni Gayung Fatani Congress and Silat Melayu Symposium has take a step further by hosting an International level of Silat symposium.
Malaysia's #1 Silat Championship is now has levelled-up to be host at International level!
He is a Professor at Rzeszowski University, and Head of the Chair of Cultural Foundations for Physical Education, Tourism and Recreation in the Faculty of Physical Education (Rzeszów, Poland).
He has a Master’s degrees in sociology and technical sciences, he has carried out post-graduate studies in pedagogy, and doctorate and qualifications (habilitation) in sciences of physical culture (J. Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw).
He is the founder and President (since 1993) of the Idōkan Poland Association and the editor-in-chief (since 2000) of the Ido Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology. The first President (since 2010) of the IMACSSS – International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society.
He also holds the office of Deputy Dean of the Faculty for Science and International Relations (2012-2016).
He is a doctor habilitated (Associate Professor) of physical culture sciences and a sociologist of culture and
sport, researcher and master-teacher of Budo. Moreover, the Supervisor for Doctoral Studies.
He promoted a few doctors in physical culture sciences. His major scientific interests concern martial arts, sociology (of culture, tourism and sport) and pedagogy (of sport and physical education).
Currently, he holds the title Kaiden Shihan (Master Teacher) in the school IdōkanYōshin-ryū, and also, among other things, 8 dan jūjutsu and 7 dan karate.
He is a Professor at Rzeszowski University, and Head of the Chair of Cultural Foundations for Physical Education, Tourism and Recreation in the Faculty of Physical Education (Rzeszów, Poland).
He has a Master’s degrees in sociology and technical sciences, he has carried out post-graduate studies in pedagogy, and doctorate and qualifications (habilitation) in sciences of physical culture (J. Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw).
He is the founder and President (since 1993) of the Idōkan Poland Association and the editor-in-chief (since 2000) of the Ido Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology. The first President (since 2010) of the IMACSSS – International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society.
He also holds the office of Deputy Dean of the Faculty for Science and International Relations (2012-2016).
He is a doctor habilitated (Associate Professor) of physical culture sciences and a sociologist of culture and
sport, researcher and master-teacher of Budo. Moreover, the Supervisor for Doctoral Studies.
He promoted a few doctors in physical culture sciences. His major scientific interests concern martial arts, sociology (of culture, tourism and sport) and pedagogy (of sport and physical education).
Currently, he holds the title Kaiden Shihan (Master Teacher) in the school IdōkanYōshin-ryū, and also, among other things, 8 dan jūjutsu and 7 dan karate.
Abel Figueiredo, PhD is a Professor on Sport Sciences and Motricity at Instituto Politécnico de Viseu - Escola Superior de Educação.
He has vast experience in the area of research in Sport Management: Institutional Analysis and Development in Sport, Sport Coaching: Multifactorial / Dinamic-factorial management of Motrice Task in Education and Coaching, Epistemology and Hermeneutics in Sport and Human Motricity: Sport Motrice Action; Physical Education Motrice Action; Physical Activity Motrice Action and Martial Arts and Combat Sports.
He is a qualified trainer in courses and training actions of Karate Coaches, Referees and Officers, with emphasis on the former, with relevance in the development of competences in terms of methodological competences through Karate Training, Didactics and Pedagogy Theory and Methodology, as well as competences in Sports Sciences such as Karate Physiology and Biomechanics, as well as Sociology and History of Karate.
Abel Figueiredo, PhD is a Professor on Sport Sciences and Motricity at Instituto Politécnico de Viseu - Escola Superior de Educação.
He has vast experience in the area of research in Sport Management: Institutional Analysis and Development in Sport, Sport Coaching: Multifactorial / Dinamic-factorial management of Motrice Task in Education and Coaching, Epistemology and Hermeneutics in Sport and Human Motricity: Sport Motrice Action; Physical Education Motrice Action; Physical Activity Motrice Action and Martial Arts and Combat Sports.
He is a qualified trainer in courses and training actions of Karate Coaches, Referees and Officers, with emphasis on the former, with relevance in the development of competences in terms of methodological competences through Karate Training, Didactics and Pedagogy Theory and Methodology, as well as competences in Sports Sciences such as Karate Physiology and Biomechanics, as well as Sociology and History of Karate.
Prof. Dr. Kurt Weis (SJD Harv.), Born 1940, heads the Department of Sociology at the Technical University of Munich in the faculties of sports science and economics.
Legal training. Doctorate at Harvard University. Criminological, social science, and anthropological studies and work in the United States.
Habilitation in sociology in Saarbrücken, member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Prof. Dr. Kurt Weis (SJD Harv.), Born 1940, heads the Department of Sociology at the Technical University of Munich in the faculties of sports science and economics.
Legal training. Doctorate at Harvard University. Criminological, social science, and anthropological studies and work in the United States.
Habilitation in sociology in Saarbrücken, member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Carlos Gutiérrez-García, PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, is Associate Professor in the Department of Physical and Sport Education at the Universidad de León.
His teaching and research areas include martial arts and combat sports, physical education teacher education, curriculum design, formative assessment and bibliometrics.
He is Editor-in-Chief of the Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas (ISSN 2174-0747), member of the International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society (IMACSSS) and the Network Formative and Shared Assessment in Education (REFYCE), and collaborates as Advisory Group member with the International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM).
He has published extensively on martial arts and combat sport from several perspectives.
Carlos Gutiérrez-García, PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, is Associate Professor in the Department of Physical and Sport Education at the Universidad de León.
His teaching and research areas include martial arts and combat sports, physical education teacher education, curriculum design, formative assessment and bibliometrics.
He is Editor-in-Chief of the Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas (ISSN 2174-0747), member of the International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society (IMACSSS) and the Network Formative and Shared Assessment in Education (REFYCE), and collaborates as Advisory Group member with the International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM).
He has published extensively on martial arts and combat sport from several perspectives.
Jady Zaidi Hassim has been teaching sports law for the past 10 years at both undergraduate level (UUK4723) and postgraduate level (UUK6365) at the Faculty of Law, the National University of Malaysia (UKM).
He obtained his Bachelors in Law, LL.B (Hons) and later Masters in Comparative Law (M.C.L) with the dissertation entitled “Sports law: The Legal Protection for Sportspersons in Malaysia” from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In 2010, he earned his Ph.D in Sports Law from UKM. His doctoral thesis explored the “Legal Status of Professional Footballers and the Roles of Players' Association” with particular focus on the FA of Malaysia.
He is an Associate Professor at UKM. He is also an Engagement Expert at Sports Policy and Strategic Planning with the Ministry of Youth & Sports, Malaysia and a Certified Mediator of the Malaysian Mediation Centre, Malaysia BAR Council.
He authored his first book on sports law under the title An Introduction to Sports Law in Malaysia: Legal Guidelines for Sportspersons and Sports Administrators, LexisNexis, 2005.
Currently, he is working with a team of specialist on issues in Martial Arts Sports in Malaysia.
Jady Zaidi Hassim has been teaching sports law for the past 10 years at both undergraduate level (UUK4723) and postgraduate level (UUK6365) at the Faculty of Law, the National University of Malaysia (UKM).
He obtained his Bachelors in Law, LL.B (Hons) and later Masters in Comparative Law (M.C.L) with the dissertation entitled “Sports law: The Legal Protection for Sportspersons in Malaysia” from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In 2010, he earned his Ph.D in Sports Law from UKM. His doctoral thesis explored the “Legal Status of Professional Footballers and the Roles of Players' Association” with particular focus on the FA of Malaysia.
He is an Associate Professor at UKM. He is also an Engagement Expert at Sports Policy and Strategic Planning with the Ministry of Youth & Sports, Malaysia and a Certified Mediator of the Malaysian Mediation Centre, Malaysia BAR Council.
He authored his first book on sports law under the title An Introduction to Sports Law in Malaysia: Legal Guidelines for Sportspersons and Sports Administrators, LexisNexis, 2005.
Currently, he is working with a team of specialist on issues in Martial Arts Sports in Malaysia.
Mohad Anizu Mohd Nor, PhD is the Dean of the Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. He has more than 25 years with specialized in the field of Sport Science. He actively participated in various research focusing on sport psychology and some other fields, including students development, makes him a good reference in the academic world.
Currently, working with Martial Arts Associations to promote sports science approach to enhance athletes performance in competition.
Mohad Anizu Mohd Nor, PhD is the Dean of the Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. He has more than 25 years with specialized in the field of Sport Science. He actively participated in various research focusing on sport psychology and some other fields, including students development, makes him a good reference in the academic world.
Currently, working with Martial Arts Associations to promote sports science approach to enhance athletes performance in competition.
Dr Wirdati Mohd Razi is the Malaysian Sports Commissioner at Youth and Sports Minister.
Previously, she was a Senior lecturer at University Malaya (UM) Sports and Science Exercise Centre.
She has expertise in Education Policy, Management and Administration (Education Law, Education Policy, Governance in Education, Sports Management in Education); Sports Management and Administration (Sports Management, Sport Policy, Comparative Research in Sports); and Governance (Sports Law and Governance, Risk Management in Sports).
Wirdati was the Chairman of the Malaysian Football Association Club Licensing Appeal Board (FAM), as well as former treasurer (2014-2016) and auditor (2016-2018) of the Asian Association of Sports Management.
Dr Wirdati Mohd Razi is the Malaysian Sports Commissioner at Youth and Sports Minister.
Previously, she was a Senior lecturer at University Malaya (UM) Sports and Science Exercise Centre.
She has expertise in Education Policy, Management and Administration (Education Law, Education Policy, Governance in Education, Sports Management in Education); Sports Management and Administration (Sports Management, Sport Policy, Comparative Research in Sports); and Governance (Sports Law and Governance, Risk Management in Sports).
Wirdati was the Chairman of the Malaysian Football Association Club Licensing Appeal Board (FAM), as well as former treasurer (2014-2016) and auditor (2016-2018) of the Asian Association of Sports Management.
GM Dr Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie has 30 years of experience in the field of martial arts (Silat) as a trainer, athlete, coach, panel, speaker, presenter, thinker and researcher both nationally and internationally.
He was awarded the Malaysian Silat Specialist by the Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia Association (PSGFM) in April 2013.
He has also been recognized as the 'Grandmaster in Congress and Gala' (Grandmaster of Silat) by IMACSSS.
GM Dr Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie has 30 years of experience in the field of martial arts (Silat) as a trainer, athlete, coach, panel, speaker, presenter, thinker and researcher both nationally and internationally.
He was awarded the Malaysian Silat Specialist by the Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia Association (PSGFM) in April 2013.
He has also been recognized as the 'Grandmaster in Congress and Gala' (Grandmaster of Silat) by IMACSSS.
Ali Nazalan, PhD is a senior lecturer at Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Malaysia.
His research interest are in Biomechanical and Physiological Analysis of Resistance Training, Acute and Chronic Effects of Resistance Training and Biomechanical Analysis of Martial Art.
Ali Nazalan, PhD is a senior lecturer at Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Malaysia.
His research interest are in Biomechanical and Physiological Analysis of Resistance Training, Acute and Chronic Effects of Resistance Training and Biomechanical Analysis of Martial Art.
Obtained the Bc degree in Radiology from the School of Technology of the Health, Lisbon, in 1987, the Bc in Sport Sciences from the Faculty of Human Kinetics, Technical University of Lisbon, in 1995, the M.Sc. in High Performance Training from the Faculty of Human Kinetics, Technical University of Lisbon in 2001, and obtained the Ph.D. degree in Human Kinetics in the specialty of Motricity Sciences, from the Faculty of Human Kinetics, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal, in 2009. He is full Professor in Anatomophysiology in the Sports Sciences School of Rio Maior and in Agrarian School of Santarém, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Portugal. He is researcher of the Investigation Center in Sport, Human Health and Development (CIDESD), member of the European College of Sport Sciences and of the International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society where he is co-responsible for the division of kinesiology. His research focuses on neural control and coordination of the muscles activity and in sport physiology. Within these areas, he has (co)-authored several papers in peer-reviewed Journals and in conference papers/abstracts
Obtained the Bc degree in Radiology from the School of Technology of the Health, Lisbon, in 1987, the Bc in Sport Sciences from the Faculty of Human Kinetics, Technical University of Lisbon, in 1995, the M.Sc. in High Performance Training from the Faculty of Human Kinetics, Technical University of Lisbon in 2001, and obtained the Ph.D. degree in Human Kinetics in the specialty of Motricity Sciences, from the Faculty of Human Kinetics, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal, in 2009. He is full Professor in Anatomophysiology in the Sports Sciences School of Rio Maior and in Agrarian School of Santarém, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Portugal. He is researcher of the Investigation Center in Sport, Human Health and Development (CIDESD), member of the European College of Sport Sciences and of the International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society where he is co-responsible for the division of kinesiology. His research focuses on neural control and coordination of the muscles activity and in sport physiology. Within these areas, he has (co)-authored several papers in peer-reviewed Journals and in conference papers/abstracts
John A. Johnson (PhD) is an assistant professor in the Department of Taekwondo at Keimyung University (Daegu, Korea). He received his PhD from the Department of Taekwondo at Kyung Hee University (Suwon, Korea).
Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on the intersection of Taekwondo international relations, pedagogy, and philosophy, but he has published in other academic fields as well.
With over 35 years of practice, twenty-one of which have been in Korea, he has earned advanced black belt degrees from the International Taekwon-Do Federation (6th dan), the Korea Hapkido Federation (6th dan), and the Kukkiwon (4th dan). He is the executive director of the International Association for Taekwondo Research (www.actataekwondo.com) and vice president of the International Academic Conference for Taekwondo (www.iactkd.com).
John A. Johnson (PhD) is an assistant professor in the Department of Taekwondo at Keimyung University (Daegu, Korea). He received his PhD from the Department of Taekwondo at Kyung Hee University (Suwon, Korea).
Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on the intersection of Taekwondo international relations, pedagogy, and philosophy, but he has published in other academic fields as well.
With over 35 years of practice, twenty-one of which have been in Korea, he has earned advanced black belt degrees from the International Taekwon-Do Federation (6th dan), the Korea Hapkido Federation (6th dan), and the Kukkiwon (4th dan). He is the executive director of the International Association for Taekwondo Research (www.actataekwondo.com) and vice president of the International Academic Conference for Taekwondo (www.iactkd.com).
Congress Fee for International Participants:
| REGISTRATION FEE (INTERNATIONAL) | EARLY BIRD November 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 |
REGULAR July 1, 2020 – September 14, 2020 |
LATE After September 25, 2020 |
| Professional | USD 100 | USD 100 | USD 120 |
| Students | USD 50 | USD 50 | USD 60 |
The conference fee (international participants) includes: all Congress sessions online, online participation in Martial Arts workshops and events, Scientific Presentation, E-poster Presentation, Live Q&A Session, Sponsored Presentation, Congress materials (e-book of abstracts), e-certificate.
Congress Fee for Local Participants:
| REGISTRATION FEE (LOCAL) | EARLY BIRD November 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 |
REGULAR July 1, 2020 – September 14, 2020 |
LATE After September 14, 2020 |
| Professional | RM 750 | RM 800 | RM 850 |
| Students | RM 400 | RM 450 | RM 500 |
| Accompanying Person / Public | RM 390 | RM 430 | RM 460 |
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