Research and Training Facility
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Scaling the walls of conventional human limitation
Unlocking true peak human performance
Welcome to MARTEL, a human-performance research and development facility investigating how principles derived from martial arts, embodied regulation and contemporary performance science can be translated into evidence-informed training approaches. Our research is conducted in collaboration with university and industry partners and spans physical performance, spinal load management, physiological regulation, cognition and decision-making. A major focus of our current work is the development and evaluation of Neuropotency Training, which combines specialised instruction and multimodal feedback to support performance under demanding physical and cognitive conditions, including military and high-performance operational environments.
Mission
Our primary goal is the enhancement of human health and performance, both physical and mental. We accomplish this through targeted research projects, training protocol development, technological advancement and innovative biofeedback systems. We aim to ensure human relevance in an increasingly digital world through consciously directed physical and mental adaptation leading to continued human advancement.
Who We Are
We are professional martial artists, self-defence experts, accredited coaches, scientists, and engineers dedicated to applying technology and the scientific method to pushing the envelope of human performance in a holistic and constructive way.
Technology
Human performance measurement and tracking has long been known to improve physical performance. However, up until recently, very little has been available in terms of performance measurement specific to combat. MARTEL has leveraged existing technology in new and innovative ways to develop unique test methods and equipment to address that shortfall.
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Our Experience
Scientific Exploration
Delving into the intricate connection between martial arts and health, our research initiatives aim to uncover innovative methods to enhance physical well-being and reduce injuries. By combining traditional practices with scientific approaches, we strive to revolutionise the way martial arts impact human health.
Training
​​The owners and primary science and engineering staff at MARTEL are also highly skilled and experienced martial artists. Our head R&D Engineer is the head of a martial arts system in Australia, while our head research scientist is a top-ranked martial arts instructor. Their combined martial arts and physical training experience spans over 5 decades.
Engineering
​Our research and development engineer is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland and a Chartered Professional Engineer through Engineers Australia. He is an inventor and innovator with several successful patents to his name.​
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Science
As well as being a dedicated martial artist and self-defence expert, our head research scientist comes from a background in the applied sciences with comprehensive experience in the lab and in the field. She has a PhD and Masters in Sport and Exercise Science through the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and a postgraduate certificate in Sports Coaching.​
Research and Development
We are driven to explore martial arts in its entirety using the tools that the sciences provide. Our goal is to bring to light training methods and develop technologies that can help to enhance human performance and improve the human condition. Our unique combination of interests, passions, professional qualifications and skills allow us to pin-point areas of special interest, develop equipment and methods to investigate those areas, and perform in-depth scientific research to enhance our understanding of human performance.​​
Collaborations, Partnerships and Funding
