Mindfulness and Martial Arts

I have just returned from an excellent martial arts studies conference in Cologne, Germany, organised by Prof. Dr. Swen Körner & Leo Istas for the German Society of Sport Science's (DVS) Martial Arts Commission, at the Sports University of Cologne. This was their 5th annual martial arts studies conference, and I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone interested in any aspect of this blossoming multi-disciplinary field keep on the lookout for information about next year's conference, and try to attend. It will be in November 2017. Watch this space!

Now that I am back, I am turning as much of my attention as possible to our next Research Network event, which will be at the University of Huddersfield on 19th November.

The title is The Mindfulness Turn in Martial, Healing and Performing Arts, and it is being organised wonderfully by Drs Benjamin Spatz and Deborah Middleton, who are based in Huddersfield.

Registration [free] is here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mindfulness-turn-in-martial-healing-and-performing-arts-tickets-25698110741 

Here is a bit more information about it:

This one-day symposium explores the concept of mindfulness at the intersection of multiple embodied arts. Leading scholars and practitioners will present workshops and talks engaging somatic practice, social mindfulness, experimental performance, anthropology, neuroscience, and more. Lunch and refreshments will be served. The event is open to the public but advance registration is requested.

'The Mindfulness Turn' is hosted by the AHRC-funded Martial Arts Studies Research Network and by the Centre for Psychophysical Performance Research and the Mindfulness and Performance project at University of Huddersfield.

Hope to see you there!