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Background. The theoretical perspective or scientific framework for the considerations undertaken here is jointly and complementarily created by the General Theory of Fighting Arts (GTFA), the sociology/ anthropology of culture, and the theoretical concept of “martial arts tourism”. Problem. Can we consider the person of a martial arts master and his mastery in terms of tourist attractiveness as a...
The introduction to this volume includes a reflection on truth and the pursuit of truth, which is the meaning of scientific inquiry. The subject also concerns historical issues (hoplology) and cultural dialogue carried out by the (theoretical and practical) study of martial arts. The status of our Journal has been discussed according to the basic indicators used for the evaluation of scientific journals...
Background. Specialised associations and the activity of individuals are co-creating the present fighting arts, the factography of which becomes a contribution to the recent history of this phenomenon. It is therefore probably worth describing these events, explaining or evaluating them. Problem. The cognitive aim of this research is to describe and analyse the martial arts and combat sports environment...
Problem. Within the context of the General Theory of Fighting Arts the problem was raised as to whether there is any correlation between the versatility coefficient A and the creativity index among martial arts masters. Their biographical notes were cited. Method. The cases of n=22 high ranking martial arts masters were analysed. They are both historical and contemporary figures. Their path to the...
Background. This article presents the results of multi-layered empirical research into martial arts as a form of physical activity for children and adolescents in the opinion of adult residents of Podkarpackie Voivodeship. A proper semantic and conceptual system was used for the work. The empirical study was conducted in May and June 2019. Problem. The main goal of the quantitative and qualitative...
Background. The cultural phenomenon of ‘fighting arts’ requires interdisciplinary research focusing on multiple aspects. The current study adopts a viewpoint defined by the General Theory of Fighting Arts. It also uses related conceptual terminology. The preferences related to the basic teaching method – the forms or rejection of these – are treated here as a specific institution, or ‘habitus’. Problem...
This is a conceptual, review and overview article. Part 1 consists of a design overview of the concepts of fight/fighting and training, and the relationship between these concepts as part of the phenomenon of fighting arts. The second part is a description of the state of the martial arts and combat sports community in our two associations: IMACSSS and Idokan Poland Association (IPA), and in our Journal...
Autor przedstawia perspektywę społeczno-kulturową uczenia się agresji i przemocy z głównym odniesieniem do kultury sportowej. Problemy agresji i destrukcyjności analizowane są w świetle koncepcji Aronsona, Fromma i innych teoretyków. Ukazano też historyczną perspektywę brutalizacji sportu i instytucjonalnej tego akceptacji. Podjęto dyskusję dotyczącą trafności eksplikacji zjawiska agresji. Od teorii...
Problem. The paper presents a comparative analysis of the short- term memory of martial arts players and involved 45 participants in the martial arts (taekwondo, karate, judo, sambo, Greco-Roman wrestling) with different levels of skill. Material and Method. The 1st group included 17 male athletes, average age 16.88±0.48, who were general athletes and novice sportsmen. The 2nd group was 14 strong,...
Problem. The first goal of this paper is to describe and evaluate the Conference as a scientific event including digressions based on knowledge of certain national traditions and related insights. Next, the authors attempt to answer the research question, as to the reasons why specialists travel to and attend similar meetings, i.e, the features which attract them. More specifically, to what extent...
Purpose. The analysis of bodybuild features of elite athletes of combat sports with the application of special indexes. Methods. 22 anthropometrical indicators were defined, 13 indexes of physical development were calculated on their basis. 29 elite athletes (Candidates Master of Sports and Masters of Sports) were divided into groups. 1 – 7 athletes (judo, sambo, Greco-Roman wrestling, and freestyle...
Background. As a scientific framework we have chosen, on the one hand, the holistic anthropology of martial arts within the sphere of humanistic values, and on the other, the traditionally-understood theory of attitudes with its components of knowledge, emotions and behaviors. Problem. The problem of the attitude of members of the Polish national team in the cadet age category, to karate, as well...
The descriptions and assessments relate specifically to events between December 2016 and December 2017, and to the latest literature. The contents cover scientific advancements and promotions in martial arts; awards and decorations; the admission of new members to the Idokan Poland Association (IPA); recollections of important personalities in science and martial arts who have departed; conferences...
Background. Up to now, the social organisation and practise of the world’s fighting systems has been understood through established and popular trends in sociological theory developed primarily in Western Europe and North America. Problem and aim. As an alternative, researchers can turn to theories local to the culture in question, in order to understand its people on their own terms, as these theories...
Background. Historical and socio-cultural theoretical perspectives based on the General Theory of Fighting Arts were applied in this study. Appropriate conceptual language has thus been adopted for this investigation. Problem. The aim of the study is to present a description – based on facts, a form of case study, and interpretation of events – relating to the development as well as the demise of...
Cel badań. Głównym celem artykułu jest przedstawienie możliwości rozwoju turystyki sztuk i sportów walki na przykładzie wyjazdów studyjnych do krajów europejskich i dalekowschodnich. Materiał i metody. W celu rozwiązania problemu badawczego zastosowano metodę porównawczą. Dodatkowo przeprowadzono kwerendę i analizę źródeł, wykorzystano także obserwację uczestniczącą. Wyniki. W artykule omówiono różne...
This is a description of the state of the martial arts and combat sports community, our Societies (IMACSSS and IPA) and Journal, within an historical and cultural context, in 2018. It is the view from the headquarters of the IMACSSS and the IPA, and the Editorial Office. The editorial refers to international events in the martial arts environment and the content of volume 18. This article also contains...
Background. The scientific framework is provided by the sociology and anthropology of martial arts, and by the Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts. The process should be viewed holistically, through the dimensions of time and context and the process of creation. Problem. The author describes the aikibudo discipline in Poland and sets out its short history over the last 30 years. He also considers what...
Background. The issue is presented from the perspective of the concept of scientific tourism and martial arts tourism, as a manifestation of the process of the institutionalisation of the international community of martial arts researchers. Problem and Aim. The aim of this study is to describe and review the scientific event, a conference of two international scientific societies: The Japanese Academy...
Problem. In the theoretical framework of the sport sociology and coaching was taken analysis the link of activity undertaken by people practicing martial arts with their physical general fitness and special fitness/efficiency. It was decided to take into account the social factor (activity) and the regular measurement of efficiency. Method. As an indicator of activity was adopted ranking led by technical...
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