The 8th International
Judo Research Symposium

Call for Programmes
The International Association of Judo Researcherspresents

The VIII International Judo Research Symposium
25 August 2013
Estádio do Maracanã
R. Prof. Eurico Rabelo
Maracanã
Rio de Janiero
RJ, 20271-150
BrazilGeneral Information
Due to the overwhelming response by judo research specialists around the world in 1999
(Birmingham, England), 2001 (Munich, Germany), 2003 (Osaka, Japan), 2005 (Cairo, Egypt),2007 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), 2009 (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) and 2011 (Paris, France) theInternational Association of Judo Researchers is pleased to announce the 8th International Judo Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held prior to the IJF Senior World JudoChampionships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday 25 August 2013.
The International Judo Research Symposium will include research symposia, oral presentations,and poster presentations of research. This document is the first call for programmes.
All sessions will consist of presentations of scholarly works related to judo. Presentations may
involve any scholarly work related to any aspect of judo. Such areas may include, but are not limited to, topics related to the sport aspect of judo, including exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, injury rehabilitation, rest and recovery, nutrition, and the like. Topics
may also include any area of judo history, philosophy, culture, or values as well.
The audience will be mixed and include, academics, coaches, officials and the wider judo family.
Presenters, please bear this in mind when communicating your research.
Proposals for all sessions will be considered for inclusion in the program if they are received by
the date specified below. The final schedule shall include proposals accepted for presentation as
well as an invited program.
As in the past, the IAJR is pleased to announce that it will present awards to at least three outstanding presentations and posters based on originality, methodology quality, clarity, and contribution to judo.
Rules for Participation
Any researcher involved in scientific studies of judo may submit a proposed abstract for consideration. An individual may submit up to three proposals. Persons with accepted presentations or
posters must participate at the time scheduled by the IAJR or arrange to have the presentation orposter presented by an appropriate substitute. All researchers must also register for the Symposium as participants. Posters will be selected for display in the competition venue at the Senior
World Championships in the following days.
Oral presentations. These are oral presentations of the author’s scholarly work on a judo-related
topic. Presentations are generally between 12-15 minutes total length, plus time for questions
and answers.
Poster presentations. These are stand-alone presentations of the authors’ scholarly work on a
judo-related topic. A specific date and time will be designated for poster authors to be available
for discussion. Poster boards (1m width x 2m height) will be provided to authors.

Submission Instructions

The following information must be submitted to be considered for presentation:
1.

Oral or Poster Presentation Proposal Cover Sheet2.

Individual Presentation Abstract (300 words or less each)3.

Applicant fee of £290 for members of the IAJR (£390 for non-members)

Abstracts must be submitted in English.
Type information directly into the forms provided and send via email attachment to:admin@judoresearch.org
by the specified deadline. If possible send the files as a Microsoft Word attachment.
Deadline for oral and poster presentations proposals and payment:

31st May 2013

Payment must be made by Paypal by clicking the button on the website.
http://judoresearch.org/rio-de-janeiro-2013/
Decisions concerning acceptance/rejection of the proposals will be made within one month aftersubmission.
Accepted applicants will be individually responsible for making their own travel and lodging accommodation arrangements to and from the symposium.

All inquiries should be via email to admin@judoresearch.org
Or, look at the IAJR website at http://judoresearch.org/rio-de-janeiro-2013/

We look forward to your participation in this event!

To join the IAJR visit: http://judoresearch.org/membership/

Membership benefits include:
Discounts on Symposium Participation

Membership Certificate

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