THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE: SWORD CULTURE ACROSS THE EURASIAN CONTINENT

Organized in conjunction with the exhibition “Way of the Sword: Warrior Traditions in China and Italy,” the 3rd International Martial Studies Conference offers a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions on various aspects of the sword and martial cultures of China and Italy. This conference serves as a premier international platform for scholars of Martial Studies and practitioners of Historic Martial Arts to exchange knowledge and ideas.

This year, the conference will feature some of the most respected experts from China and Europe, particularly Italy. Notable participants include Prof. Ma Mingda, a foremost authority in Chinese Martial Studies; Prof. Ma Lianzhen; renowned contemporary swordsmith Hu Xiaojun; Maestro Roberto Gotti, the leading expert in Renaissance Italian martial arts and a distinguished collector of historic arms and books; and Dr. Daniel Jaquet, a prominent scholar in European martial art studies, among others.

Presenters:
Institute of Chinese Martial Studies
International Guoshu Association
Italian Cultural Institute
City University of Hong Kong

Co‐organiser:
The Martial Art Museum

In Partnership with:
Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Culture Festival

Supported by:
Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts
Ma’s Tongbei Martial Studies
Lingnan University
Jinan University

In Association with:
Italia Mia Festival

Date: 11/12/2019 - 12/12/2019
Time: 11 Dec 2020 – 12 Dec 2020 (Fri - Sat)