Martial Arts Studies
Episodes
On the Relations Between Dancing and Fighting with Prof Gitanjali Kolanad
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the Relations Between Dancing and Fighting with Prof Gitanjali Kolanad. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Them...
Book Discussion, Part 3: The Invention of Martial Arts
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part three of a three-part discussion of The Invention of Martial Arts (Paul Bowman, Oxford University Press, 2021). Also available as a video on the...
Book Discussion, Part 2: The Invention of Martial Arts
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of a three-part discussion of The Invention of Martial Arts (Paul Bowman, Oxford University Press, 2021). Also available as a video on the M...
Book Discussion, Part 1: The Invention of Martial Arts
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of a three-part discussion of The Invention of Martial Arts (Paul Bowman, Oxford University Press, 2021). Also available as a video on the M...
On Kalaripayattu Performance with the Late Great Prof Phillip Zarrilli
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Kalaripayattu Performance with the Late Great Professor Phillip Zarrilli. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Th...
With Dr Ben Judkins on Hyperreality, History and the Search for Meaning in Martial Arts
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Dr Ben Judkins on Hyperreality, History and the Search for Meaning in Martial Arts. Also available as an audio podcast on the Martial Arts Studie...
On Embodied Research for Martial Arts, with Dr Ben Spatz
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Embodied Research for Martial Arts, with Dr Ben Spatz. (Huddersfield University, https://urbanresearchtheater.com/). Also available as a video on...
On Aikido, Embodied Theory and Deep Ecology, with Dr Bill Little (Victoria, Canada)
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Aikido, Embodied Theory and Deep Ecology, with Dr Bill Little (Victoria, Canada). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Cha...
On Creative Thinking and False Connections in Martial Arts Studies, with Daniel Mroz
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Creative Thinking and False Connections in Martial Arts Studies, with Professor Daniel Mroz (University of Ottawa). Also available as a video on th...
When it all began: Prof Stephen Chan's opening conference keynote 2015
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it all began: Professor Stephen Chan's opening keynote at the first Martial Arts Studies Conference in 2015. Also available as a video on the Mar...
On Women's Boxing in Britain and Iran, with Shakiba Moghadam (Portsmouth Uni)
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Women's Boxing in Britain and Iran, with Shakiba Moghadam (Portsmouth Uni). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. ...
On using the word 'martial', with Prof Lynette Hunter (UC Davis)
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On using the word 'martial', with Prof Lynette Hunter (UC Davis). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, ...
On Martial Arts in America and Japan with Dr Jared Miracle
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Martial Arts in America and Japan with Dr Jared Miracle. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, 'Eejeb...
On Historical European Fight Books and Cultural Theory with Dr Eric Burkart
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Historical European Fight Books and Cultural Theory with Dr Eric Burkart (Trier University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies ...
On Martial Arts and Neuroanthropology, with Professor Greg Downey
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Martial Arts and Neuroanthropology, with Professor Greg Downey (Maquarie University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube...
On The Invention of Martial Arts, with Professor Paul Bowman
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On The Invention of Martial Arts, with Professor Paul Bowman. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, 'Eej...
On Martial Arts, Writing and Broadcasting, with Professor Daniele Bolelli
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Martial Arts, Writing and Broadcasting, with Professor Daniele Bolelli. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Them...
On Taolu, Credibility and Decipherability with Prof. Daniel Mroz
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Taolu, Credibility and Decipherability with Prof. Daniel Mroz. Also available as video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, 'E...
On Kalaripayattu, with Prof Gitanjali Kolanad
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Kalaripayattu, with Prof Gitanjali Kolanad. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, 'Eejeb', by Ronin E...
On Vikings and Martial Arts with Qays Stetkevych
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Vikings and Martial Arts with Qays Stetkevych. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, 'Eejeb', by Roni...
On stunt workers and martial arts with Prof Lauren Steimer (USC)
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On stunt workers and martial arts with Prof Lauren Steimer (USC). You can email her at [email protected]. Also available as a video on the Marti...
How To Talk About Taekwondo, with Professor Paul Bowman
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Talk About Taekwondo, with Professor Paul Bowman. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, 'Eejeb', ...
On Taekwondo and Rhetoric with Dr Spencer Bennington
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Presentation on Taekwondo and Rhetoric with Dr Spencer Bennington. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music,...
On Jujutsu history in Britain with Professor David Brough
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Jujutsu history in Britain with Professor David Brough (Manchester University). Also available as an audio podcast on the Martial Arts Studies Podc...
On Ip Man, Globalisation and Wing Chun, with Dr Ben Judkins
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Presentation on Ip Man, Globalisation and Wing Chun, with Dr Ben Judkins. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme...
On Martial Arts Manga and Myth with Prof. Andreas Niehaus
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Martial Arts Manga and Myth with Professor Andreas Niehaus (Ghent University). Also available as video on The Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel....
On timing in Bruce Lee with Dr Colin McGuire
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On timing in Bruce Lee with Dr Colin P. McGuire. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, 'Eejeb', by Ronin...
On Bruce Lee, with biographer Matthew Polly
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Bruce Lee, with his most comprehensive biographer, Matthew Polly. Also available as a video podcast on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Th...
On Martial Arts and Adverts with Sally Chan, University of Leeds
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Martial Arts and Adverts with Sally Chan, University of Leeds. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. Theme music, ...
On Motivations, with Dr Martin Meyer, University of Vechta
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Motivations for training in martial arts, with Dr Martin Meyer, University of Vechta. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts St...
On Chinese Martial Arts Aesthetics, with Dr Wayne Wong
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Chinese Martial Arts Film Aesthetics, with Dr Wayne Wong (Hong Kong Polytechnic University). Also available as a video on the Martial ...
On Krav Maga and the Dark Side of Martial Arts with Professor Andrea Molle
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Krav Maga and the 'dark side' of Martial Arts with Professor Andrea Molle, Chapman University. Also available as a video on the Martia...
On Martial Arts Action Film with Dr Jane Park, University of Sydney
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Martial Arts Action Film with Dr Jane Park, University of Sydney. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channe...
On Taekwondo and Performance with Martin Minarik
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Taekwondo and Performance with Martin Minarik. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel.
On Martial Arts, Tradition and Globalisation with Dr Daniel Jaquet
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on the major international conference, 'Martial Arts, Tradition and Globalisation' with Dr Daniel Jaquet. Also available as a video on th...
On Boxing with Professor Kath Woodward
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Boxing with Professor Kath Woodward of the Open University. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel.
On Martial Arts, Religion and Spirituality, with Dr Sixt Wetzler
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Martial Arts, Religion and Spirituality, with Dr Sixt Wetzler. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel.
On Vietnamese Martial Arts with author Augustus Roe
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Vietnamese Martial Arts with author Augustus Roe. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel.
On Cultural Studies and Martial Arts Studies with Prof Paul Bowman
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a change to the usual structure, Paul Bowman is interviewed by Darren Kelsey, on cultural studies and martial arts studies. Published here with his...
On the Affects and Effects of Martial Arts Clothing, with Dr Peter Katz
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on the Affects and Effects of Martial Arts Clothing, with Dr Peter Katz. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Ch...
On Elvis and Karate with Dr Mark Duffett
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Elvis and Karate with Dr Mark Duffett (University of Chester). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel.
On Affect Studies and Martial Arts Studies with Prof Greg Seigworth
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Affect Studies and Martial Arts Studies with Prof Greg Seigworth (Millersville University). Also available as a video on the Martial A...
On Savate with Professor Jean-Francois Loudcher
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Savate with Professor Jean-Francois Loudcher (University of Bordeaux). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube C...
On myth, legend and orientalism with Prof Peter Lorge
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on historical myth, legend and orientalism around Chinese martial arts with Professor Peter Lorge (Vanderbilt University). Also available...
On Bruce Lee, Shaolin and MMA with author Matt Polly
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Bruce Lee, Shaolin and MMA with Matt Polly, author of Bruce Lee, A Life, Tapped Out, and American Shaolin. Also available as a vid...
On Martial Invention, Health and Self-Help with Dr George Jennings
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Martial Invention, Health and Self-Help with Dr George Jennings (Cardiff Met). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies Y...
On Taekwondo in South Korea with Dr Udo Moenig
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Taekwondo in South Korea with Dr Udo Moenig (Youngsan University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Chann...
On Race, Gender and Representation with Lady Sensei Gerry Chisolm
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Race, Gender and Representation with 'Lady Sensei' Gerry Chisolm. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channe...
On Gender, Trans, LGBTQ+ and Inclusivity in Martial Arts with Dr Anna Kavoura
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Gender, Trans, LGBTQ+ and Inclusivity in Martial Arts with Dr Anna Kavoura (Universities of Jyväskylä and Brighton). Also available ...
On Kendo, Budo and Cultural Identity, with Prof Alex Bennett
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Kendo, Budo and Cultural Identity, with Prof Alex Bennett (Kansai University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies Y...
On Gender, Youth and Combat Sports, with Dr Anastasiya Khomutova
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Gender, Youth and Combat Sports, with Dr Anastasiya Khomutova. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel.
On Taijiquan and Culture with Prof Adam Frank
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Taijiquan and Culture with Prof Adam Frank (Arkansas Central University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTu...
On Women's Self-Defence with Prof Martha McCaughey and Prof Jill Cermele
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Women's Self-Defence with Prof Martha McCaughey and Prof Jill Cermele. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts YouTube Channel.
On martial arts, violence, media and culture, with Prof Meaghan Morris
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on martial arts, violence, media and culture, with Professor Meaghan Morris (University of Sydney). Also available as a video on the Mart...
On Samurai and Mediaevalism with Dr Oleg Benesch
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Samurai, Nationalism and Mediaevalism, with Dr Oleg Benesch (University of York). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studie...
On Taekwondo as Rhetoric, with Spencer Bennington
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on martial arts as embodied rhetorics, with Spencer Bennington (University of South Florida). Also available as a video on the Martial Ar...
On the history of the women's self-defence movement, with Prof Wendy Rouse
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on the history of the women's self-defence movement in the USA, with Prof Wendy Rouse. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Stud...
On Police Use of Force Training, with Professor Dr Dr Mario Staller
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Police Use of Force Training, with Professor Dr Dr Mario Staller. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channe...
On movie stunt workers and martial arts, with Dr Lauren Steimer
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on movie stunt workers and martial arts, with Dr Lauren Steimer (University of South Carolina). Also available as a video on the Martial ...
On mental toughness, with Dr Veronika Partikova
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on mental toughness with MMA and TCMA competitor, Dr Veronika Partikova (Hong Kong Baptist University). Also available as a video on the ...
On Kalaripayattu, part two, with Prof Gitanjali Kolanad
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of a conversation on Kalaripayattu, with Professor Gitanjali Kolanad. Part one is also available and should be listened to first. This podcas...
On Kalaripayattu, part one, with Prof Gitanjali Kolanad
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of a conversation on Kalaripayattu, with Prof Gitanjali Kolanad. A bad internet connection meant that the conversation had to be continued - ...
On Okinawan Karate around the world, with Prof Stephen Chan, OBE
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Okinawan Karate around the world, with Prof Stephen Chan, OBE - professor of world politics at SOAS, University of London. Also availa...
On Taiji, BJJ and Xing-Yi, with Prof Graham Barlow
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Taiji, BJJ and Xing-Yi, with Prof Graham Barlow. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel.
On mindful martial arts and neuroscience, with Dr Tamara Russell
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on mindfulness, martial arts and neuroscience, between Dr Tamara Russell and Professor Paul Bowman. Also available as a video on the Mar...
On vernacular American martial arts, with Prof Tom Green
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on vernacular American martial arts, with Professor Tom Green (Texas A&M University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Stud...
On martial arts and physical education with Dr Alex Channon
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on martial arts and physical education with Dr Alex Channon (University of Brighton). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studi...
On Bruce Lee, UFC and Film Philosophy with Dr Kyle Barrowman
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Bruce Lee, the UFC and Film Philosophy with Dr Kyle Barrowman (De Paul University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Stu...
On Blades, Martial Arts, Religion and The Riddle of Steel, with Dr Sixt Wetzler
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Blades, Martial Arts, Religion and The Riddle of Steel, between Dr Sixt Wetzler (German Blade Museum, Solingen) and Professor Paul Bow...
On Martial Arts, Dance and Politics with Prof Janet O'Shea
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Martial Arts, Dance and Politics between Prof Janet O'Shea (UCLA) and Paul Bowman (Cardiff Uni). Also available with video on the Mart...
On Irish stick fighting, rhythm, Bruce Lee and Lion Dances with Dr Colin McGuire
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Irish stick fighting, rhythm, Bruce Lee and Lion Dances between Dr Colin McGuire and Professor Paul Bowman. Also available as a video...
On the origins of BJJ with Prof Robert Drysdale, BJJ legend
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on the origins of BJJ with Robert Drysdale, BJJ and MMA world champion. Also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Cha...
On Chinese Martial History with Prof Peter Lorge
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Chinese Martial History, ancient texts, translation, training BJJ, and so much more, with Prof Peter Lorge (Vanderbilt University) an...
On Suffrajitsu and Bartitsu with Dr Emelyne Godfrey
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Victorian self-defence, the Suffragettes, Suffrajitsu and Bartitsu between Dr Emelyne Godfrey and Professor Paul Bowman. Also availab...
On Theatricality and Martial Arts with Prof Daniel Mroz
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on theatricality and martial arts with Professor Daniel Mroz (Ottawa) and Professor Paul Bowman (Cardiff). Also available as a video on t...
On Hong Kong Action Cinema with Prof Gina Marchetti
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Hong Kong Action Cinema between Professors Gina Marchetti (University of Hong Kong) and Paul Bowman (Cardiff University). Also availab...
On Embodiment, with Dr Ben Spatz
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ben Spatz, author of the influential book What A Body Can Do (2015), discusses embodiment and embodied research with Professor Paul Bowman. This p...
On HEMA with Dr Daniel Jaquet
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on HEMA with Dr Daniel Jaquet and Prof Paul Bowman. This podcast is also available as a video on the Martial Arts Studies Youtube channel...
On Gladiators and Fight Choreography with Dr Lindsay Steenberg
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on Gladiators and Fight Choreography with Dr Lindsay Steenberg (Oxford Brookes University). Also available as a video on the Martial Arts...
On BJJ and CBT with Dr Darren Kelsey of Newcastle University
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation on BJJ and CBT between Professor Paul Bowman and Dr Darren Kelsey, also covering therapy culture, the UFC, Conor McGregor and more.
On deconstruction, the body and martial arts, with Dr Richard Stamp
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on Deconstruction between Professor Paul Bowman and Dr Richard Stamp of Bath Spa University, originally for Bowman's Body/Image BA modu...
On Capoeira and BJJ with Prof Lauren Griffith of Texas Tech University
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) with Prof Lauren Griffith of Texas Tech University.
On Ranciere, pedagogy and martial arts, with Professor Sam Chambers
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on the work of Jacques Ranciere with Professor Sam Chambers of Johns Hopkins, initially for Professor Paul Bowman's undergraduate modul...
On East West Binaries with Dr Ben Judkins
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about East/West Binaries and the invention of tradition between Dr Benjamin N. Judkins of Cornell University and Professor Paul Bowman ...