MASSUK 2026
Karate – Injury Prevention, Treatment & Rehabilitation
Following the successful launch of the Martial Arts Sports Symposium UK in 2025, MASSUK returns in 2026 with a one-day multidisciplinary medical education symposium for clinicians, allied health professionals, coaches and athletes focused on the prevention, assessment and management of karate-related injuries and athlete performance.
The programme examines injury in karate across Kata and Kumite, from beginner to elite level, with the opportunity to observe a live karate training camp and participate in a martial arts-based stunt workshop. Sessions will be delivered by an expert multidisciplinary faculty alongside elite athletes and performers including Jordan Thomas, Justin Ortiz and Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz.
Evidence-based. Clinically relevant. Sport-specific.
Saturday 17 October 2026 · Full day event
Leonardo Royal Hotel London City
Karate — Injury Prevention, Treatment & Rehabilitation
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This year, MASSUK brings together world-class coaches, champions and martial arts professionals for an unforgettable day of training, inspiration and learning.
Participants can train in both Kata and Kumite, gain exclusive insight into the world of stunt performance for film and television, and learn from some of the sport’s most accomplished athletes and coaches.
Why Attend
One day, one discipline. Every session is grounded in the specific demands of Kata and Kumite, from grassroots clubs to elite competition.
Evidence-based strategies to reduce injury risk in karate, from grassroots to elite level.
How injury patterns differ across Kata and Kumite, including head injury, and what that means for assessment.
Practical, sport-specific examination techniques for accurate and timely diagnosis.
Current best-practice management — conservative vs surgical — for the most common karate-related injuries.
Structured pathways to guide athletes safely back to training and competition.
Insight from the multidisciplinary team behind athletes competing at the highest level.
Live Observation
See the mechanics of Kata (patterns) and Kumite (sparring) up close, with elite athletes and coaches on hand to explain what you’re seeing.
Optional Add-on
A hands-on session exploring the crossover between martial arts choreography and performance conditioning.
Faculty
A multidisciplinary team of clinicians, elite athletes and performers. See the full line-up on the Faculty page.
Consultant Orthopaedic
Mr Khan graduated from King’s College London in Medicine…
Karate World Champion
Jordan Thomas is one of Britain’s most decorated martial artists…
Pro-Wrestler, Stunt Performer
Justin has more than 25 years of martial arts experience…
Martial Artist
Jewelianna is a world champion martial artist, stunt performer…
