Congress Keynote Speaker

Keynote lectures

Introductory lecture
Prof. Dr. Wojciech J. Cynarski - The culture of the duel in boxing, kickboxing and karate – comparative analysis

Wojciech Jan Cynarski PhD is the Full-Professor. He has been the founder and president (since 1993) of Idokan Poland Association (IPA) and IMACSSS (2010), and the editor (since 2000) of the Ido Movement for Culture Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology.
Since 2005 - Professor at the University of Rzeszow, Head of the Chair of Socio-Humanistic Foundation of Physical Culture. He published over 860 scientific works, including his own 24 books (monographs and manuals). His major scientific interests concern sociology (of culture, tourism and sport), coaching and pedagogy, hoplology and martial arts.
Licensed international trainer; advanced in some martial arts, e.g. master-teacher hanshi in: jūjutsu, karate, and kobudō.

1st Invited Keynote Speach
Profa. Dra. Bianca Miarka - Neuroscience-Based Neuromodulation in Combat Sports: A Case Report on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Brain-Driven Performance Enhancement in MMA Athletes

Bianca Miarka is a professor in the Department of Combat Sports at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and the leader of the Research Group on Psychophysiology and Performance in Sports and Combat (PPSC). She has published over 200 articles on combat sports and martial arts. Her research primarily focuses on biofeedback for analyzing technical-tactical performance and psychophysiology in sports.
She holds multiple academic degrees, including undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sport Science, a postgraduate specialization in Sports Training from the State University of Londrina, a Master’s degree in Sport Science, and a PhD in Biodynamics from the University of São Paulo. She completed her postdoctoral studies in Human Metabolism at the Federal University of Pelotas.
Bianca holds a black belt in Judo and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A former international athlete, she competed for both the Brazilian National Judo Team and the Brazilian National Rowing Team, earning international titles. She currently practices Kung Fu (Wu Lindao School).
Bianca has provided consultancy for high-performance athletes, including Olympic medalists and UFC champions. Her expertise has played a key role in the success of elite competitors.
Address to access the CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/0026106649681346

2nd Invited Keynote Speach
Dr. Sangjin Yoon - Defining Martial Arts in a Global Context: From Warrior Traditions to Universal Human Culture

Dr. Sangjin Yoon is Chief, Research and Development Team International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO ICM) UNESCO ICM, 73 Otgat-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea, 27438.
His research has been closely related to martial arts such as taekwondo and judo, and their social and educational significance.