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Martial Arts Studies

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Conversations on the academic field of Martial Arts Studies, hosted by Professor Lauren Miller of Texas Tech University and featuring academics, scholars and experts from around the world.

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In this episode, Emily Dobrich, Carlos Gutiérrez, and Martin Minarik join Lauren Miller in discussing their work on the MASA Board. Topics of interest include the association’s plans for supporting early career scholars, the benefits of having global... more

In this episode, Alex Channon, Wayne Wong, and George Jennings join Lauren Miller in discussing the formalization of our research network into an academic association. What started as a loose affiliation of likeminded scholars has blossomed into a ro... more

In this conversation, Dr. Marc Theeboom—professor of physical education and physiotherapy at VUB in Brussels—discusses the vast benefits of martial arts for youth development. Importantly, it is not that some martial arts have more benefits for child... more

In this episode, three scholars from the varied disciplines of classics, history, and English come together to discuss the connections between Ancient Greek philosophers and modern-day BJJ and MMA. Foregrounded is the concept of agon, which is often ... more

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Emily Dobrich
Early Career Research Rep in MASA
Martial Arts Studies Association (MASA)
Episode: A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Carlos Gutiérrez-Garcia
Ordinary member of MASA Board
Martial Arts Studies Association (MASA)
Episode: A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Martin Minarik
Project officer at MASA; postdoc researcher in sociology of sports
Institute for Sport Science, Göttingen University, Germany
Episode: A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Marc Theeboom
Professor of Physical Education and Physiotherapy
VUB (Free University of Brussels)
Episode: Youth Development & Martial Arts: A Conversation with Marc Theeboom
Dr. Ben Penglase
Cultural anthropologist and researcher at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Episode: The Historical and Cultural Development of Brazil’s Martial Arts: A Conversation with Dr Ben Penglase (Loyola University Chicago)
Paul Bowman
A well-known scholar in Martial Arts Studies, discussing the intersections of culture and martial arts practice
Episode: Conversation with Paul Bowman, by Prof. Lauren Miller (Texas Tech University)

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Lauren Miller
Host of Martial Arts Studies, affiliated with Texas Tech University and MASA.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Not great.

    Tried this as it seemed like an interesting approach to the topic. I found the main presenter’s political biases frequently got in the way of any useful information. He and several of the guests seem to be out of touch with reality, as philosophers frequently are, and misrepresented entire genres of people and facts. I was also frustrated by the poor audio quality.

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    Aim for the face
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    Thank you for these I use them to focus and relax and they work extremely well I learn a lot from them!

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    SirJumanji
    United States5 years ago

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Audio quality and presentation quality are occasionally criticized.
Some listeners feel the host's biases shadow useful information.
Many hear value in deep scholarly discussions and diverse guest perspectives.
Listeners appreciate international and cross-disciplinary viewpoints on martial arts studies.

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A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Q: How does MASA plan to promote collaboration and reduce loneliness in the field?
By fostering an international community where researchers can meet, collaborate, and form long-term relationships, including opportunities to host visitors, join conferences, and engage in joint projects.
A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Q: What are MASA's goals for making research more applicable to practice and policy?
To provide information and material that stakeholders and policymakers can use to advocate martial arts programs, thereby translating research into real-world benefits for practitioners.
A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Q: What is the purpose of the MASA Scholar Register and the website's project features?
To give early-career researchers visibility and recognition, provide a centralized place for projects and pedagogical initiatives, and showcase work in a way that complements traditional publications.
A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Q: How does MASA support international reach and collaboration?
Through global membership with tiered pricing for different countries, open-access journals to reduce publishing barriers, and projects and events that cross borders, expanding the field beyond local contexts.
A Conversation with the MASA Board (Part 2 of 2)
Q: What are the goals for early career scholars within MASA?
To strengthen community among ECRs, help them connect with more established scholars, provide online events, support conferences, and create a sense of belonging that navigates tensions between scholarly and practitioner life.

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Conversations centered on martial arts studies as an academic field, featuring university-level researchers and practitioners who explore its history, pedagogy, and cross-disciplinary reach. Episodes frequently cover open-access publishing, international collaboration, youth development through martial arts, and the role of culture, ethnicity, and embodiment in practice. A notable strength is the blend of theoretical inquiry with practical pedagogy and real-world applications, along with a focus on community-building among scholars. The show often highlights open-access access, governance within scholarly associations, and the evolving legitimacy of martial arts as a serious academic discipline, making it a compelling listen for researchers... more

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