Modelling Martial Arts

This self-funded research project is in the area of Kinesemiotics, the study of motivated movement. Kinesemiotics is an interdisciplinary research area combining Computer Science, Engineering and Linguistics. Following a successful European project exploring formal modelling of ballet we are looking to broaden the applicability of our research into modelling martial arts. The chosen student would work with an interdisciplinary group of academics at Loughborough, working to define and test an approach to the formal modelling of martial arts practitioners, employing ontological models, linguistic models and motion capture technologies. The output of the research would be designed to assist practitioners in the training of martial arts, and in the preservation of martial arts performances. A strong programming background is preferred. Please note that this position is unfunded, the student in question would be responsible for their tuition fees and living expenses. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

International students: £29,500

UK students: £5,238

UK/Home: £5,238

International: £29,500

April 2026, July 2026, October 2026, January 2027

31 October 2026

• Loughborough, United Kingdom