IMACSSS & GSMACC 2024

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.

I continue to conduct research on African and African-descended martial culture in the Americas. The primary focus of this research has been the role of martial arts in African American cultural nationalism and the relationships among martial arts and expressive genres such as music, dance, games, and drama.

In 2012, I initiated fieldwork in northern China on traditional village martial arts with colleagues from the PRC. Our projects in Hebei, Henan, and Shandong analyze of the use of vernacular martial arts in post-Mao northern China to confront the potential social fragmentation brought on by the rapid social change that characterizes modernization. Our current project investigates the Liangquan Festival of the Plum Blossom Boxers of Hou Mazhuang Village as a vehicle to maintain group cohesion in the face of the social and economic pressures that encourage residents to move to urban locations. Following the recognition of Plum Blossom Boxing as an example of Intangible Cultural Heritage, local government entities intend to develop the shrine devoted to Zou Hongyi, the patriarch of this martial art, into a tourist attraction. Future research will document the success of these efforts and the ways in which Liangquan and the performing community are affected.

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. Nurul Ihsan, S.Pd, M.Pd, was born on May 15, 1982, in Rantau Bingin Musi Rawas. Prof. Dr. Nurul Ihsan, S.Pd, M.Pd, is a lecturer in the Department of Physical Education with a rank of IV/a - Pembina. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, in 2006. He obtained his Master's degree from the Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Padang in 2009. He completed his doctoral program at Universitas Negeri Jakarta in 2017.

Before serving as the Dean, he held the following positions:

Vice Dean III, Faculty of Sports Sciences
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Abel Figueiredo, PhD is a Professor on Sport Sciences and Motricity at Instituto Politécnico de Viseu - Escola Superior de Educação.

Professor Dr. Shahriman Zainal Abidin is a distinguished scholar with a robust academic background and significant contributions to the field of Industrial Design. Holding a PhD in Industrial Design Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, a Master of Arts in Automotive Design from Coventry University, and a Bachelor of Design (Industrial) from Institut Teknologi MARA, he possesses a wealth of knowledge.

With 22 years of service at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in the realm of Industrial Design, Professor Shahriman has held various key positions, including the Dean for the Faculty of Art & Design. Currently serving as the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Internationalization) of UiTM Global, he has also been a Visiting Professor for Design Thinking and Industrial Design at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in 2021.

As a Professor of Industrial Design at the College of Creative Arts, UiTM, Professor Shahriman leads the REI of Formgiving Design Research Group and has successfully supervised numerous PhD and MA by Research students. His research focuses on Industrial Design Research, Design Methodology, and Interaction Design.

Demonstrating excellence in research, he has secured substantial grant proceeds, totaling RM1,824,512.40 from 2017 to 2023. His research grants include national-level initiatives such as FRGS, ERGS, TR grant, KPT grant, and PRGS, along with UiTM grants like LESTARI, GIP, BESTARI, MITRA, and REI. Notably, he achieved international recognition by winning the ERASMUS+ (KA2-CBHE) award in 2018 for the project on Improving Malaysian Higher Education Knowledge towards a Wood and Furniture Industry 4.0.

Professor Shahriman's extensive publication record comprises over 70 research papers and three books, reflecting a global reach across various countries. His innovative projects, earning Gold and Silver Medals at IIDEX18, IIDEX17, and IIDEX16, showcase his prowess in design, particularly in collaboration with entities like Proton Holdings Berhad and KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Professor Shahriman received the "Anugerah Penyelidik Terbaik (Kelompok Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan)" or "the Best Researcher Award (Social Science and Humanity Category)" at the University Academic Awards 2019 (Anugerah Akademik Universiti 2019, AAU2019). His multifaceted achievements underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and leaving a lasting impact in the realm of Industrial Design.

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.

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).

He holds a doctorate in physical education with a specialization in scientific sports coaching and exercise, as well as youth coaching and education.

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

Nadhratul Wardah Salman graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. Subsequently, she completed a Master in Sports Policy followed with a Master of Law (LL.M). Out of her curiosity on the dynamic relationship between sports and law, she pursued her Ph.D at Manchester Metropolitan University focusing on the legal and safety issues of children’s sports. Her current areas of interest in teaching and research include Sports Law, Law of Torts, Constitutional Law, and Human Rights Law. Currently researching on combating match-fixing in sports, she also has a particular obsession in exploring the evolving legal context of duty of care in sports.

Wardah has been building a significant leadership capacity for the past 15 years. She has been entrusted with managerial responsibilities such as the Deputy Dean, Deputy Director, and Residential College Master. She has also supervised and coordinated more than 50 sports events as well as community engagement projects.

Actively participating in fitness and recreational activities, Wardah competed in numerous sports and martial arts tournaments for approximately 30 years. She represented UM in athletics (2007-2017) with the greatest achievement being awarded ‘UM Sportswoman of the Year’ in 2010. She was a member of Disciplinary Committee of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (2009-2014) and a think tank member of the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (2012-2016). She was recently appointed by the Football Association of Malaysia as a member of the National Dispute Resolution Chamber (2022-2025).

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. Šimenko is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Previously he
worked as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, University of Essex, University of
Greenwich, Slovenian Olympic Committee, and the Institute of Sport University of Ljubljana. His
focus of research is combat sports with an emphasis on judo. He also researches on the topics
of Coaching, Elite athletes, S&C, Soccer, Goalkeeper training, Sports rehabilitation, Isokinetic
testing, Research in Military and Police personnel, Youth Athlete Development, 3D Body
Scanning with Morphological and Functional (a)symmetries.

He is a member of IMACSSS and in 2016 he was awarded a young researcher award at the
conference in Portugal. He was an invited Keynote speaker at the 2019 and 2023 European
Judo Union Scientific Conference in Poreč, Croatia, 2018; Croatian NSCA conference and the
2023 AWF conference Motor Abilities in Sports in Krakow, Poland.

He holds an II DAN Judo belt degree and worked as a judo coach training elite judo athletes who
have won Grand Prix and World Championship medals. He was also a National Coach of the
Slovenian University Team at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea and in
the 2016 European University Games in Zagreb, Croatia. He was also the president of the
Slovenian Judo Association Coaching Commission where he oversaw the education of new and existing judo coaches.

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.

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.

Dr Nor Asmalina Mohd Anuar is a Senior Lecturer of Tourism Management at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism from University of Missouri-Columbia, United State of America in 1997. Nor Asmalina received her Masters degree in Tourism Planning from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and participated in a few Action Plans/Projects of State Governments under the supervision of Professor Amran Hamzah. She completed her PhD in 2015 from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), specialization in Islamic Tourism Business and Marketing.

Nor Asmalina served as the Head of Program (Tourism Management) in 2007 to 2009, and Head of Centre of Study (Tourism Management) in 2016 to 2018. Besides teaches a few main courses related to tourism and recreation in the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, she also supervises research (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the field of tourism management, marketing, recreation, sustainable and event. Nor Asmalina was appointed as paper reviewer for some conferences and journal, also has been involved in a few collaborative teaching and research projects domestically and internationally. She participated in a few innovation competitions and won a few awards. Her areas of interest in research and teaching include parks, recreation and sports management, tourism events, travel and tour management, tourist behaviour, tourism technology and gender studies.

She was appointed to be the External Examiner and Advisor by Ministry of Education and a few university colleges in Malaysia. She assisted in the development of curriculum review and syllabus of tourism programs. Nor Asmalina is a member of Asia Pacific Institute for Event Management (APIEM) since 2019. She also a member of Tourism Educators Association of Malaysia (TEAM) from 2006 to present, and appointed as an Academic Panel for Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA).

President of the board of the Polish Association of Polish Martial Arts Societies Signum Polonicum, editor-in-chief of the national Polish martial arts magazine Tradycja, president of the Club of Lovers of Old Polish Arms and the Art of Fighting with this Arms Signum Polonicum in Zawiercie, Hetman Grand Hussar Signum Polonicum.
Graduated from the Faculty of Social Sciences in Katowice, postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Metallurgy at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, doctoral studies at the Faculty of History of the University of Rzeszów.
Creator of the Polish martial art Signum Polonicum, founder of the Aficionados’ Club of the Old Polish Arms and the Art of Fighting with These Arms Signum Polonicum in Zawiercie (1986), editor-in-chief of the nationwide Polish martial arts magazine Tradycja (1990), co-founder and President of the Board of the Polish Association of Associations of Polish Martial Arts Signum Polonicum (2019), is a member of the Idokan Poland association, a member of the European Martial Arts Commission - Executive Committee of EMAC , a member of IMACSSS - International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society.
Holds a doctorate in history and is the author of the first academic paper on Polish martial arts with the use of palcats (2019). Instructor of Signum Polonicum 1st category (1992), Author of the so far only textbooks on Polish martial arts with the Polish palcat and the Polish combat sabre called hussar (2004, 2005, 2012, 2020), published his articles on Polish martial arts in the magazine Ido Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology, AIKGOSHINDO KAISHI, the journal Traditional Martial Arts. As Intangible Cultural Heritage (2020),
He co-founded several clubs in Poland and abroad (France, Czech Republic), organised numerous historical events and participated in similar ones himself, educated 15 instructors of Polish martial arts and many assistants.
For his achievements he has been honoured with state decorations: "Meritorious for Polish Culture" (Minister 2009), the medal "100 Years of Regaining Independence" (President 2022), as well as the silver and gold medals of the Polish Sokol of Great Britain (1992), the order of knighthood "Homo Nobilis Creator" awarded by the European Nobility Club (The European Nobility Club 2020), received the title of honorary member (no. 54) awarded by the World Takeda-Ryu Morotokan Federation (2022) and the honorary degree of 10 Dan awarded by Idokan Poland (2023).
Currently teaches Signum Polonicum members and instructor staff, organises seminars and workshops, participates in scientific conferences, consults and confers training degrees in the Polish martial art Signum Polonicum.

I am a lecturer at the Padang State University sports coaching faculty. Currently active as a coach in developing the achievements of athletes in the pencak silat sport

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.

Disciple of master Zbigniew Sawicki,
member of Idokan Poland,
Master of 5th degree/dan in the Polish Traditional Sabre Fencing,
Member of IMACSSS
Founder and chairman of Wrocław Polish Martial Arts Club Signum Polonicum
President of the Kąty Rifle Association Kaliber
Decorated with the "Honoured for Signum Polonicum" medal on the 25th anniversary of the Signum Polonicum Club.
Founder of Sarmatian Academy of Signum Polonicum.
Practises and teaches martial arts for over 25 years. Speaker, lecturer, trainer at martial arts conferences, congresses and symposiums in, among others, Poland, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Portugal, Japan ; Canada, China and Malaysia (online).
Scientific consultant of the documentary series « With respect to the Sabre »
Organiser of the International Training and Scientific Conference on the martial art of sabre and singlestick "With Sabre & Singlestick".

Jakub Pokojski, instructor of SIGNUM POLONICUM, rotmistrz (President) of the Katowice Club of Polish Martial Arts SIGNUM POLONICUM.

Jakub Pokojski, born in 1987 in Bytom, lives in Katowice. A graduate of the Institute of History at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Silesia and the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia in Katowice. Notary. Passionate about Polish history, with particular emphasis on the 16th and 17th centuries, admirer and expert on hussars. Author of the book Tczew 1627. Practitioner and theoretician of the 16th-18th century Polish martial art, including the art of fighting with the Polish hussar sabre. President of the Katowice Club of Polish Martial Arts SIGNUM POLONICUM, awarded the Gold Honorary Badge for Services to the Silesian Voivodeship, instructor of SIGNUM POLONICUM. Master of 5th degree / dan in the Polish Traditional Sabre Fencing. Active participant and speaker at scientific symposia and international conferences in Poland and abroad (Rzeszów - Poland 2018, Rzeszów - Poland 2019, Viseu - Portugal 2019, Rzeszów - Poland 2020, Putrajaya - Malaysia 2020 [online], Rzeszów - Poland 2021, Wrocław - Poland 2021 [online], Chongqing - China 2021 [online], Rzeszów - Poland 2022, Rzeszów - Poland 2023, Osaka - Japan 2023). Winner of the Great Polish Hussars Test in 2020. In 2023, he was awarded the Upper Silesian Star.

Grandmaster Dr. S. Suhaizy, the visionary behind MMF, established the organization in response to his martial arts journey that commenced in 1989. Born in 1969, Dr. Suhaizy currently serves as MMF's President. His early martial arts training aimed at self-defense against bullies, leading him to master various disciplines, including Silat, Muay Thai, taekwondo, karate, and judo. Identifying as a multi-disciplinary martial artist, he later focused on taekwondo and karate, emphasizing values of love, peace, and freedom, particularly for youth. MMF, conceptualized by Dr. Suhaizy, unifies martial artists under one umbrella while maintaining each art's distinct system and identity. The organization advocates for a broad introduction to basic martial arts training before delving into technical aspects. MMF athletes have excelled nationally and internationally, showcasing diverse combat sports like taekwondo, karate, Yongmudo, and Judo in tournaments, emphasizing the organization's commitment to comprehensive martial arts representation.

Muhammad Safiuddin bin Yusuf, known as Sai Fu, was born on October 18, 1995, in Ampang, Ulu Kelang, and currently resides in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After completing his education at SK Seri Bintang Utara, Kuala Lumpur, Safiuddin pursued a diploma and degree in Sport Science and Recreation at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor.

His interest in Wushu began in secondary school, where he joined the Poh Soon Wushu Center. Mentored by international Wushu coach Mr. Oh Poh Soon, Safiuddin started coaching at 15, eventually becoming the Wushu club president during his senior year. He represented his school in competitions, performed at events, and was chosen to teach and perform at Garden International School in 2011.

Selected by his coach to represent Malaysia in 2011, Safiuddin secured third place at the Ge Mei Lia Wushu competition. Graduating with a diploma in Sports Science in 2015, he became a Wushu judge and conducted coaching and judging courses. His research on video feedback training for jumping kicks earned recognition at the Global Scientific Martial Art and Culture Congress in 2020.

Safiuddin aspires to be an international coach and judge for Malaysia, enhancing Wushu techniques to attract diverse audiences. His dream includes opening a modern-style Wushu academy, focusing on traditional weapons and methods.

Short information:

- born in 1978, Lodz,
- graduate of the Institue of Textile Engeneering in Lodz,
- CEO of Polcrux Company - textile and matress production,

Experience in mortial arts:

- president of the Municipal Club of Polish Martial Arts SIGNUM POLONICUM in Ksawerów
- founder of Lodzki Club of Polish Martial Arts Signum Polonicum
- Hussar colonel at Signum Polonicum
- direct student of Grand Master Zbigniew Sawicki
- member of Idokan Poland
- member of IMACSSS
- Signum Polonicum instructor
- Polish horse riding with weapons

Experience in Signum Polonicum:

- manager of center of fighting and horse riding in Ksawerów,
- organiser and participant of historical national shows and seminaries.

Aikido Shudokan Malaysia, founded in 1952 by Thamby Rajah Sensei, is a martial arts school dedicated to traditional Yoshinkan Aikido. Thamby Sensei, the first Malaysian to attain black belts in Judo and Aikido, received the name "Shudokan" from Soke Gozo Shioda, denoting the house of study and the way. Presently led by Chief Instructor Ramlan Ortega, a devoted martial artist with a 6th Dan and Shihan title, Aikido Shudokan emphasizes powerful joint locks and weapon techniques. Ramlan, born in 1968, began his Aikido journey in 1995, achieving successive Dan ranks under renowned masters. He has propagated Aikido globally, founding schools in Malaysia and Singapore, conducting workshops, and featuring in international demonstrations. Ramlan's commitment extends to family, with all seven children actively training in Aikido. His personal mission is to maintain excellence in Aikido for himself and his students, exemplifying dedication to the martial art.