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MASSUK 2026

Conference & Training Camp Programmes

Saturday 17 October 2026
The Symposium and Karate Training & Development Camp run in parallel and are booked separately.

Injury Prevention & Management in the Practice of Karate

MASSUK · Saturday 17 October 2026

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08:20 – 08:50

Registration

Registration / Light Breakfast Buffet

08:50 – 09:00

Welcome & What is Karate?

Mr Amer Khan

09:00 – 09:50

Session — Coaching Methodology

Moderator: Mr Syed Aftab

Importance of correct Coaching Techniques in Injury Prevention — Sensei Irfan Ansari

Science of the Young Athlete: Optimising Martial Art Performance through Physiological Insights and Data Analytics. Age; Children aged to 8 prepuberty. — Dr Emek Can

Discussion

09:50 – 10:40

Session — ENT & Facial

Moderator: Mr Sajid Sharif

Above the Neck: Prevention and Management of ENT Injuries in Karate — Mr Khalid Ghufoor

Mouthguards for the prevention of Orofacial trauma in sport — Dr Irfan Ahmed

Discussion

10:40 – 11:10

Break

Refreshments, tea/coffee · Group Tour 1

11:10 – 12:20

Session — Lower Limb

Moderator: Mr Graham Tytherleigh-Strong

Current Concepts in the Prevention and Management of Hip Injuries in Karate — Prof Sion Glyn-Jones

Understanding Knee Injuries in Karate: From Biomechanics to Return to Play — Mr Amer Khan

Optimising Foot and Ankle Health in Karate: Prevention and Management Strategies — Mr Matthew Solan

Discussion

12:20 – 13:00

Q&A

Introduced by Mr Amer Khan

Injury, Rehab & Return to Sport — The Competitive Athlete's Perspective — Jordan Thomas

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

Overlap Stunt Workshop Observation (12:00–13:00 / 13:00–14:00)

14:00 – 14:40

Q&A

Introduced by Mr Amer Khan

Injury, Rehab & Return to Sport — The Performative Athlete's Perspective — Justin Ortiz and Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz

14:40 – 15:30

Session — Upper Limb

Moderator: Mr Matthew Solan

Striking Without Breaking: Preventing and Managing Hand, Wrist and Elbow Injuries in Karate — Mr Matay Arsan

Winning the Fight Against Shoulder Injuries in Karate — Mr Graham Tytherleigh-Strong

15:30 – 16:00

Break

Refreshments, tea/coffee · Group Tour 2

16:00 – 17:00

Session — Head & Spinal Injury

Moderator: Prof Sion Rhys-Jones

The Invisible Opponent: Managing Traumatic Brain Injury in Karate from Concussion to Competition — Dr Naomi Deakin

When Force Meets the Spine: Understanding Spinal Injuries in Karate — Mr John Yeh

Back in Action: Preventing and Managing Spinal Injuries in Karate — Mr Syed Aftab

Discussion

17:10

Symposium Close

Mr Amer Khan

Observation of Training Camps / Stunt Workshop

  • Delegates will split into smaller groups to observe the camp.
  • Number of tours may increase once the Training Camp timetable is finalised.
  • Final timings of tours/Stunt Workshop are subject to change.
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Karate Training & Development Camp

MASSUK · Saturday 17 October 2026 · 08:30–17:30

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08:30 – 09:00

Registration*

09:00

Welcome & Introduction to Athletes & Coaching Staff

All participants

09:30 – 11:30

Session 1

Pick one* — split into two groups

Kata — Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz

Kumite — Justin Ortiz / Jordan Thomas

11:30 – 12:00

Break

12:00 – 14:00

Stunt Workshop

All participants

Justin Ortiz

Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz

14:00 – 14:30

Break

14:30 – 16:30

Session 2

Pick one* — split into two groups

Kata — Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz

Kumite — Jordan Thomas / Justin Ortiz

16:30 – 17:30

Q&A with Athletes

All participants — parents/guardians welcome to join

Photographs, autographs · Close

Training Camp / Stunt Workshop Notes

  • Athletes may choose to participate in both Kata sessions, both Kumite sessions, or one of each.
  • Final timings of sessions/Stunt Workshop are subject to change.
  • There will be short breaks during each session for rehydration and small snacks.
  • Athletes must bring their sparring kit including hand mitts/gloves, leg pads/insteps, mouthguard, groin guard and headguard. Chest/bodyguard is preferable. Without it, they may not be able to participate in all aspects of the training session.
  • Children under 18 must be registered by their responsible adult at the start of the day and collected by their responsible adult at the end of the day.
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