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Background. Chinese martial arts and monasteries of fighting monks have become a permanent part of the traditional and cultural landscape of China. At present, Shaolin Monastery has become a specific laboratory where Chinese martial arts traditions confront international martial arts tourism. Problem and aims. Through ethnographic research, the author tried to better understand the expectations of...
Background. Kiai is a breathing technique, usually related to a short scream that aims to focus the martial artist’s energy in a given attack. However, the influence of kiai in the technical and physical aspects related to striking performance needs more evidence. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of kiai in the performance of vertical jumps, and reaction time (RT) for...
Background. Recent rule changes have led to alterations in the technical and tactical components of judo matches and athletes’ physical capacities. There have also been many changes regarding total match durations during high-level judo matches. Problem and aim. There is no study under the current refereeing rules that investigates both total match duration, and the factors leading to the competition...
Background. This article analyzes the discourse in selected scientific journals on women’s participation in all forms of melee combat as they train in these forms of physical culture. Aim. The aim of the article is to provide knowledge about the thematic categories characteristic of scientific publications about women practicing various fighting arts. Material, Methods and Results. The subject of...
Background. The performance of exercises could be significantly improved on the basis of a detailed analysis of muscle activity, which can be studied by registering its electrical activity. We aimed to examine the activity of some of the muscles of karatekas during the performance of Kyokushinkai karate stances. Methods. Participants – 16 highly qualified (1 dan, 12-17 years’ experience) male Kyokushinkai...
Methods. Time-motion analysis data of cadet-athletes (age: 15.95 ± 0.68 years-old) were grouped by weight divisions, according to the following criteria: lightweight Lighters (n = 224 combats of -50kg, -55kg and -60kg), middleweight Middlers (n = 76 combats of -66kg, -73kg and -81kg) and heavyweight Heavies (n = 50 combats of -90kg and +90kg) at four state judo championships. Total and sequential...
Background. There is limited knowledge of the time-motion structure of bouts in Freestyle wrestling.Problem and aim. The main goal of this study was to determine the effort and pause ratios in Freestyle wrestling. Methods. 297 bouts from the Freestyle wrestling World Championships 2018 were analyzed. Bouts were divided into three weight classes (lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight. For the time-motion...
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...
Background and aim. Kickboxing is a full-contact combat sport that has evolved from the knockdown formula characteristics of Kyokushin karate. The aim of the article was to attempt to determine the personality of people training in Kyokushin karate and kickboxing. Material and method. The study involved people practicing Kyokushin karate (n1 = 30) and kickboxing (n2 = 30) aged 18 to 29. There were...
Background. Blood lactate [La-], heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) have been used to quantify the intensity of effort in judo. Problem and Aim. The relationship among the variables, [La-], HR and RPE after the first fight in the official competition (1-OC), one Randori (RAN), and the Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT) have not been studied together. Therefore, the present study...
Background. Several factors including gender, influence the development of expert coaches. The developmental trajectory of women coaches may present specific issues compared with those of men, such as: the few opportunities offered to women coaches, the predominance of men in management positions, and lower salaries. In the Brazilian context from 1941-1979, women were initially discouraged and then...
Background. In taekwondo, body composition and body fat percentage (BF%) are decisive factors in the result of combat between elite athletes. In recent years, air displacement plethysmography (ADP) has appeared as a reference method to evaluate BF%, while skinfold-based equations can be used in those cases in which people are unable to access such equipment. Problem and Aim: To determine the degree...
Background. Muay Thai, known as ‘Thai Boxing’, is a famous sports tourist attraction in Thailand, and it is essential for marketing and tourism development professionals to understand the motivations that attract foreign inbound tourists to use their vacation time to learn Muay Thai. Problem and Aim. Few studies have focused on the push-and-pull motivational factors affecting this to determine if...
Problem and Aim. The aims were: 1) factography with the evaluation of the scientific event, 2) case study of the event in terms of the institutionalization of fighting arts research and martial arts tourism. Method. Qualitative methods were used: expanded discourse analysis, visual anthropology, autoethnography, and participant observation. The analysis included, inter alia, several dozen photographs...
Objective. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of a simulated Brazilian jiu-jitsu match,practiced by athletes with disabilities, on the serum levels of hormonal and lactate markers. Methods. Five male athletes were included (mean and SD: age 38.5 ± 4.2 years; height 1.68 ± 0.05 cm; body mass 89.4 ± 5.8 kg; BMI 31.6 ± 3.7 kg.m2); participants I and II were professional athletes with world...
Background. This study aimed to describe and analyze the technical-tactical actions used by fighters who had already had experience in striking, grappling, and mixed combat sports when joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®). Methods. The present research analyzed 384 athletes’ performance, classified as grappling, striking, or mixed athletes during combat during their initial performance...
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. The legal status of martial arts societies has remained unresolved under various laws and policies in many countries. This delays the legal aspect of institutional existence and the sportizational development process. Problem and aim. Many traditional martial arts have oscillated between formal and informal art; they usually become part of dance, culture, and heritage. This study will...
Background. Martial arts come in many forms of practice throughout the world. However, silat is the form of martial arts practiced in the Malay civilization with both artistic and contact variations. Problem and Aim. In Southeast Asia that includes Malaysia, silat is practiced widely, but in various forms. Silat and Pencak silat are widely practiced in Malaysia and Indonesia have been inscribed as...
Background. Silat has been found to support the development of psychological aspects in enhancing the mental toughness of an athlete. In tennis performance, psychological skills are important and it is crucial to include in the training routines. Problem and aim. Psychological factor has been identified by coaches that may affect the performance of junior tennis players. Psychological attributes that...
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