The Congress were divided into two main fields: (1) global approach (2) multidimensional.

The global approach on the first day will mainly focus on two sections:
a) MA&CS object of study, systematic, institutions and research methodologies;
b) Pedagogy and Didactics including Instructors and Coach Education processes in MA&CS.

The multidimensional field were based on the analysis of martial arts and combat sports
according to five dimensions as seven sections:

i) Physical dimension – physiological conditioning factors (CF) in physical training;
ii) Technical dimension – biomechanical CF in technical training;
iii) Tactical dimension – bioinformational CF in tactical training;
iv) Psychological dimension – affective and emotional CF in psychological training, and;
v) Socio-cultural and philosophical dimension – CF of norms, values and symbols.

Panel Discussion