Research

PROMACHOS Research

Evidence for leadership, combat, protection, and performance.

Training must be governed by evidence, measured through outcomes, and refined through disciplined inquiry.

Divisions

I

Leadership Under Pressure

  • Judgment
  • Communication
  • Stress
  • Team behavior
  • Crisis leadership
II

Combat Performance

  • Skill development
  • Training load
  • Athlete durability
  • Match analysis
  • Coaching methodology
III

Protection and Preparedness

  • Decision-making
  • Prevention
  • Safety education
  • De-escalation
  • Medical readiness
IV

Human Performance

  • Strength
  • Conditioning
  • Recovery
  • Sleep
  • Injury reduction
  • Stress adaptation
V

Learning Science

  • Curriculum design
  • Skill retention
  • Feedback
  • Assessment
  • Instructor development
VI

Training Technology

  • Simulation
  • Wearables
  • Performance analytics
  • AI-assisted coaching
  • Learning platforms

Publications

PROMACHOS publishes no findings it has not produced. The entries below describe the institution's research agenda and the templates through which future work will be released.

  • Research paperJudgment Under PressureFounding paper forthcoming
  • Field notesObservations from Instructor TrialsIn preparation
  • Institutional reportAnnual Standards ReviewMethodology in development
  • StandardInstructor Assessment StandardInstitutional standard under review
  • BriefingDe-escalation in Civilian ContextsResearch agenda
  • EssayEvidence and RestraintResearch agenda
  • Training reviewLoad Management in Combat SportMethodology in development