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BEYOND THE FIGHT: THE SCIENCE OF COMBAT SPORT

GB TAEKWONDO, MANCHESTER
20TH SEPTEMBER
8:30 - 16:00
20TH SEPTEMBER 2025

COMBAT SPORTS CPD EVENT

HOSTED BY: GB TAEKWONDO

Join us for an immersive and dynamic Combat Sports Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event at GB Taekwondo's National training facility. This unique event brings together elite practitioners, sports scientists, and professionals from across the combat sports spectrum for a day of cutting-edge knowledge-sharing, networking, and skill enhancement.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This event is ideal for combat sports coaches, physiotherapists, sports scientists, analysts, S&C coaches and practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge and refine their approach to athlete development and performance.

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW  ⬇️

Limited spots available.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Keynote Presentations: Delivered by leading experts in combat sports, focusing on performance optimization, injury prevention, and the latest innovations in athlete monitoring and training.

Workshops & Practical Sessions: Hands-on demonstrations of advanced training tools and techniques, led by partners such as Hawkin Dynamics and Haute Performance. These sessions will provide attendees with practical insights into biomechanics, data-driven performance analysis, and strength conditioning tailored to combat sports.

Research Insights: Presentations from SHU and MMU researchers exploring current trends and groundbreaking studies in combat sports performance and recovery.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, coaches, and practitioners to share experiences, challenges, and solutions within the combat sports community.

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:30 - 9:00
ARRIVAL & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
Training Day Breakfast in collaboration with Haute Performance
9:00 - 9:15
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
9:15 - 10:10
GB TAEKWONDO MULTI DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO PARIS GOLD MEDAL
Session 1
10:15 - 11:10
SHU: AN INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING & COMPUTER VISION IN COMBAT SPORT
Session 2
11:15 - 12:00
COMBAT SPORT NUTRITION IN COLLABORATION WITH HAUTE PERFORMANCE
Session 3
12:00 - 13:00
COMBAT ATHLETE NUTRITION
Lunch Provided in collaboration with Haute Performance
LIVE DEMO & GIVEAWAY FROM HAWKIN DYNAMICS
13:00 - 14:00
TRAINING LOAD: MANAGING CHAOS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Session 4
14:00 - 15:00
TRANSLATING SCIENCE INTO STRIKES: EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING IN TAEKWONDO
Session 5
15:00 - 16:00
ANALYSING WORLD & OLYMPIC CHAMPION BOXERS
Session 6
BEYOND THE FIGHT: THE SCIENCE OF COMBAT SPORT

TICKET REGISTRATION

TICKET PRICE: £120

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Garry Owen
Garry Owen Head of Athlete Performance at GB Taekwondo
Andrew Deer
Andrew Deer High Performance Coach at GB Taekwondo
Tom PAINE
Tom Paine Lead Physio at GB Taekwondo
Denis Potter
Denis Potter Strength & Conditioning Coach at GB Taekwondo
Cameron SHARP
Cameron Sharp Performance Data Analyst at GB Taekwondo
Simon Goodwill
Dr. Simon Goodwill Head of Research in Sport & Physical Activity, Head of Sports Engineering, Dir. International Sports Engineering Association
tom whitehead
Tom Whitehead Founder & Managing Director at Haute Performance
Mark Ellison
Mark Ellison Founder & Managing Director at Haute Performance
JMB&W
Dr. John McMahon Director of Innovation at Hawkin Dynamics
Dale Read
Dr. Dale Read Senior Lecturer at MMU
Georgina Stebbings
Dr. Georgina Stubbings Head of Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at MMU
Sam Barraclough
Dr. Sam Barraclough Tutor in Sport and Exercise Sciences at MMU
Adam Kirkwood
Adam Kirkwood Doctoral Student at MMU
chris connelly
Chris Connelly Head of Performance at England Boxing / Performance Analyst for Anthony Joshua
James Langford
James Langford Physical Performance Coach
Matt Bush
Matt Bush Paris Paralympic Gold Medallist

EVENT LOCATION

GB TAEKWONDO

 

Ten Acres Ln, Newton Heath,
Manchester, M40 2SP
 
 
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Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and contribute to the evolution of combat sports performance. Fill out the form above to purchase a ticket! Limited spots available.