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George Jennings is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Sociology at the Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University. He leads the MA Sport, Ethics and Society course and focuses on the reinvention of martial arts in the 21st century.
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
His interdisciplinary research combines qualitative sociology with studies of martial arts, including Wing Chun Kung Fu, Taijiquan, and Capoeira. He explores pedagogical strategies, cultural dynamics, and health impacts of martial arts practices.
Recent publications analyze topics such as:
- pedagogical approaches in martial arts communities
- role models in contemporary martial arts
- health benefits of Taijiquan and Capoeira
- gender-based coaching leadership behaviors
- cultural identity in Xilam and Iranian martial arts
Collaborations include researchers from the University of Kurdistan, Sport Research Center, and other international institutions.
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