Strength and Conditioning Combat Sports and Martial Arts Conference

The CIDEFES is proud to support the Strength and Conditioning Combat Sports and Martial Arts Conference, taking place on September 20, 2025, from 09:00 to 19:00, as part of the celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the Physical Education and Sports program at Universidade Lusófona. This event will convene leading experts from around the globe to share insights into performance optimization, injury prevention, and athlete monitoring within combat sports and martial arts.

Combat sports encompass a diverse array of disciplines that present unique technical, tactical, and physical demands. Despite their growing recognition in scientific discourse, there remains an urgent need for further research aimed at enhancing athlete performance while safeguarding their health. The establishment of a dedicated research area in this field by the European College of Sports Science underscores this increasing academic interest.

Participants can expect a robust program featuring keynote presentations on critical topics such as strength conditioning in combat sports, the significance of central nervous system fatigue monitoring, training load strategies amidst unpredictability, and cutting-edge technological advancements impacting athlete performance. Noteworthy sessions will include discussions on weight control and nutrition specifically tailored to combat sports athletes.

The conference will also highlight innovative research contributions through poster presentations and oral sessions dedicated to young judokas' physical maturity attributes and anthropometric influences on punching performance. A roundtable discussion moderated by Olympic medalist Telma Monteiro will delve into Olympic preparation strategies for combat sports ahead of Paris 2024.

This conference promises to be an invaluable opportunity for researchers, practitioners, coaches, and students alike to advance their understanding of this dynamic field. We invite you to register now and be part of this vital dialogue at the intersection of science, technology, health, and athleticism in combat sports!