Qualitative and quantitative methods in the study of martial arts and combat sports: a panel based on personal experiences

Abstract

In this panel, five experts present their personal experiences in martial arts and combat sports (MA&CS) research. These experiences represent the two classic approaches to our studies: the quantitative and the qualitative. Above all, the panel aims to foster debate and reflection on the complementarity of these methods when trying to embrace the complexity of MA&CS.

Keywords

• Martial arts
• combat sports
• scientific research
• qualitative methods
• quantitative methods