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Dr Channon is a Principal Lecturer in Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Brighton, UK. His work covers sociology of sport, in particular martial arts and combat sports, examining topics such as gender and sexuality in participation, the role of martial arts in physical education curricula and media portrayals of professional fighters. Dr Channon has authored over 43 publications serves as an editor for the journal of Martial Arts Studies and Special Advisory Board Member, International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development. 

01:25 - Journey into Sociology, and Martial Arts

06:10 – What is Edgework/ Consent

12:00 – Fighting and Violence Paradox 

25:10 - Protecting fighters in unregulated combat sports 

36:54 – Mixed Fighting/ Sparing 

46:10 - Sexualisation of the fighter's body 

51:00 – Where to Find Dr Alex Channon and Support His Work

Dr Alex Channon

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=wVLoke8AAAAJ&citation_for_view=wVLoke8AAAAJ:e5wmG9Sq2KIC

Additional Resources for further viewing and context

Lecture 1 – violence/consent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdhWnqo3naQ (starts around 12 mins), 

Lecture 2 – risk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddx9VYR0sEo,

Lecture 3 – gender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWnymS6_gEQ.