Martial Arts Studies 2024

4-6 June 2024, Cardiff University

View the conference schedule here.

Call for Papers

For 2024, our conference has an open theme. This means we welcome proposals for 20-minute papers (or 3-paper panels) on any topic relevant to the interdisciplinary field of martial arts studies.

To submit an abstract, follow the guidelines for submission and submit here. [Update: The deadline has now passed]

To give your proposal the best chance of being accepted, please ensure that you are clear on how your paper will contribute to current debates in martial arts studies and which relevant literature and/or methodologies it engages with or develops.

The price of conference registration covers everything except your accommodation. That is: breakfast, refreshments, lunch, attendance at all academic elements of the conference, drinks receptions, and conference dinners! The conference begins on the afternoon/evening of 4th June and concludes on the evening of 6th June. See below for prices and further information.

Watch a short video about the conference location, venue, prices, etc. here.

Update: A list of all conference speakers and titles is here.

Update: View the conference schedule here.

Location and Venue

This year, our conference will be held in Cardiff University’s world-renowned School of Journalism, Media & Culture (JOMEC).

This is a return ‘home’, to where the first ever Martial Arts Studies Conferences were held.

NB: for those who attended our first conferences in Cardiff, please note that the physical location of JOMEC has now moved. We are now located in the city centre (2 Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS), in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building, directly opposite Cardiff Central Station, close to the Millennium Stadium, and next door to the BBC.

This location has everything that Cardiff City Centre has to offer right on the doorstep, including of course a large number of hotels.

Address: Cardiff School of Journalism, Media & Culture (JOMEC). 2 Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS

Programme and Events

Our programme and information about other events will be added here, so please keep checking back.

Instructions

To submit a proposal for an individual paper (20 minutes), please prepare the information below and submit here. [NB: the deadline for abstracts has now passed]

• Title of your presentation
• Abstract (250-words max)
• Affiliation for each speaker
• Consent for publication of abstract etc.

Submit your abstract here.

Key Dates

• Deadline for Proposals: 1^st February 2024 [submit here]
• Notification of decision: 1^st March 2024
• Registration is now open: Register here
• Registration closes: 30^th April 2024

Registration

The registration cost covers everything except your accommodation. That is: breakfast, refreshments, lunch, attendance at all academic elements of the conference, drinks receptions, and conference dinners! The conference begins on the afternoon/evening of 4th June and concludes on the evening of 6th June.

Registration Types and Fees

• Registration: £200
• Student Registration: £100
• Cardiff University Staff/Student: £0

Register here