IMACSSS is an international scientific association established for the study and research of martial arts, combat systems, and related sports, which brings together practitioners, experts and academics from around the world.

The aim of IMACSSS is to support academic research on diverse aspects of combat sports, martial arts and self-defence. The ultimate goal is to expand the scientific knowledge on use of combative activities that related to cultural, history, tourism, sociology in physical education and sport.

History of IMACSSS International Conference:

  • 9th IMACSSS Conference (Putrajaya, Malaysia – 2020)
  • 8th IMACSSS Conference (Viseu, Portugal – 2019)
  • 7th IMACSSS Conference (Rzeszow, Poland – 2018)
  • 6th IMACSSS Conference (Osaka, Japan – 2017)
  • 5th IMACSSS Conference (Rio Maior, Portugal – 2016)
  • 4th IMACSSS Conference (Brno, Czech Republic – 2015)
  • 3rd IMACSSS Conference (Rzeszow, Poland – 2014)
  • 2nd IMACSSS Conference (Tsukuba, Japan – 2013)
  • 1st IMACSSS Conference (Genoa, Italy – 2012)