Where is the Mecca of Mixed Martial Arts Science? The answer is South Florida!
On October 19th, ISSN will collaborate with NSU (Nova Southeastern University) to host a conference focused on the science of combat sports and sports nutrition. Scientists, doctors, and professional MMA athletes will guide you through elite training techniques, sharing strategic insights and critical thinking skills to enhance your MMA skills.
ISSN & NSU Fight Science Camp
Conference organizers: Jose Antonio, PhD, Corey Peacock, PhD, and Anthony Ricci, EdD.
Schedule
Corey Peacock PhD FISSN/Tony Ricci EdD FISSN - HOST/Introduction to NSU's Fight Science
Chris Algieri MS CISSN - The Sweet Science
Cassandra Evans MS RD CISSN - Current Weight Cut Research in Fighters
Julius Thomas MS - Sports Psychology Strategies in Athletes
Alan Nguyen DO - Clinical Insights from Ringside
Roundtable Discussion with Coaches and Professional MMA athletes
Juan Carlos Santana FNSCA - Lessons on Training the Combat Athlete
Gabriel Sanders PhD FISSN - Sports Science Research in MMA
Natalia Sikaczowski DPT - Concussions - Management and Treatment
Jaime Tartar PhD FISSN - Sleep and Brain Health
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Key Highlights
Enhancing Athletic Performance: Improve explosiveness and endurance in sports like boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu by optimizing nutrition intake and training programs.
The Science of Recovery: Explore the relationship between nutrition and recovery, analyzing how to promote muscle repair at the cellular level, reduce fatigue, and return to peak performance quickly.
Weight Management and Body Composition: For combat athletes, precise weight control and maintaining a healthy body composition are crucial. This conference will introduce scientific methods of weight management to help athletes stay competitive.
Practical Insights: Whether you're looking to enhance combat sports performance or learn how to better manage nutrition, the Fight Science Camp will provide practical and actionable advice.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, learn from each other, and expand your industry network.
Email: Jose.Antonio@nova.edu
Click here for more information on registration: https://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/ConferencesDetails.php?IDconf=138.
After the conference, GPNi will upload relevant videos and presentation materials. Stay tuned for recaps via our official WeChat account.
