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The descriptions and assessments relate to events between December 2016 and December 2017, and to the latest literature, from 2015 to 2017. The contents cover scientific advancements and promotions in martial arts; awards and decorations; the admission of new members to the Idokan Poland Association (IPA); conferences and other important events (both scientific and the practising of martial arts)...
The present work analyses the book titled “Physical Conditioning for Combat Sports”, edited by Dr Emerson Franchini and Dr Tomas Herrera-Valenzuela in 2017. The book is divided in six chapters and eight authors are participating. The first chapter, “Development of the Aerobic Capacity in Fighters”, analyses the current literature in specific training and competition situations. The second chapter,...
Aim. The aim of this study was to determine differences in muscular activation and the moment of maximum electromyography amplitude pre- and post-impact of the roundhouse (bandalchagui) kick between novice and advanced taekwondo athletes. Method. Sixteen taekwondo competitors (four women) were categorized according to years of practice into novice (n = 8, < 3 years of experience) and advanced athletes...
Aim. The protection and preservation of Budo heritage imposes certain requirements for both traditional karate-do instructors and practitioners. This paper aims at exploring and analysing the critical factors affecting the progress of a traditional karateka in the context of Budo. Method. The Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM) approach is implemented, which combines the capability of fuzzy logic with dynamic...
Aim. The purpose of this study was to verify the relationship between frequency speed of kick test (FSKT) performance, optimal load, and anthropometric characteristics in taekwondo athletes. Material and Methods. Sixteen black-belt taekwondo athletes volunteered to participate in the study. FSKT performance with durations of 10s and 90s, optimal load in jump squat and bench throw, and anthropometric...
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...
Introduction. The theoretical perspective for the analysis undertaken here, utilises selected historical, linguistic, anthropological, ethnographic and sociological concepts, as well as the results of genetic testing in the male (Y-DNA) and the female (mt DNA) lines of succession. This allows for a multidisciplinary approach. Aim. The scientific problem to be solved is to explain the ethnogenesis...
Background. Scientific framework is defined by sociology and anthropology of martial arts, and the Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts. Problem. The author describes and attempts to explain a short history of the pathway – study and teaching of Cynarski sensei. The description will be focused on aikido and judo. Method. The main methods are: sources analysis (documents and newspapers), and scientific...
Background. Forrest-Blincoe is a 4th dan black belt master in Tang Soo Do which he has studied in the United States and Korea. He has also studied Taekkyon in South Korea.1 During this time, he has been interested in the official histories of these martial arts in contrast with documented histories (which often differ significantly). Both Forrest and Forrest-Blincoe are trained anthropologists. Forrest...
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 practice of Japanese originated martial arts, like Karate-Do, is associated with an individual “path of enlightment” or the way of living (Do), that surpasses the athletic practice for itself. The concept of Budo, with all values, moral principles and patterns of behaviour, is traditionally linked to this path or way, being the philosophical background of the practice. The globalisation...
Background. The research was devoted to theoretical training based on the stage reached in the basic development in fencing. Analysis of the literature shows that one way to improve the quality of a young fencer’s training process is to validate the structure and content of theoretical training and assess the significance of its components to the stage of the fencer’s previous basic development in...
Background. In reflections on Western Latin civilisation the concepts of supporters of conflict in the theory of civilisation should be taken into account, starting with Feliks Koneczny. On the other hand, however, there are the indications of radical humanism from Erich Fromm and the personalism of John Paul II the civilisations of life and death). Normative ethics should protect the dignity of the...
Background and aim. In considering the lack of structural dual career measures in Italy and Slovenia, the aim of this study was to evaluate internal (e.g., motivation towards sports and education) and external (e.g., sport, academic, psychosocial, and financial aspects) factors of dual career (DC) of current elite winter sports Italian and Slovenian athletes. Methods. The European Student-athletes’...
Background. In 2009, the International Judo Federation established the Judo World Tour and the judo Ranking List (WRL), initially for senior and then for cadet and junior athletes. However, no study has investigated its predictive power for World Championships for senior, junior or cadet age groups. Problem and aim. To verify the relationship between ranking, short-term performance variables and World...
Background, Problem and Aim. Investigations into head injuries in combat sports have utilized a linear acceleration parameter only. Utilization of computer simulation techniques may provide more accurate and reliable information. Thus, this study analyzed the linear and rotational acceleration of the taekwondo roundhouse kick using Automated Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems (ADAMS) software...
Background. The plethora of martial arts research allows for numerous cross-disciplinary studies. One such martial art is Hapkido, a Korean martial art that focuses on self-defense techniques. Problem and Aim. Few academic studies on Hapkido have been conducted in English. This meta-review examined Hapkido academic literature to identify the various subdisciplines and trends in their respective literatures...
Aim. The aim of the present study was to perform SJFT in children to analyse differences between groups of age and competition level. Methods. Thirty-four male children judo athletes aged under 13 (U13) and under 15 (U15) years-old were recruited from a local gym (amateurs) and the Spanish National Judo Team (SNT) and classified in three groups: U13 amateur, U15 amateur and U15 SNT. Children performed...
Introduction. Martial arts and combat sports are practiced by thousands of people around the world and increasingly discussed in scientific publications. Material and Methods. We describe an observational case study by describing and analyzing the activities of the II International Congress on High Performance Sports, an event hosted by Universidad Santo Tomas and the High Performance Center, Government...
Purpose – to develop models for Mixed Martial Arts athletes power training, depending on the predominance of the strike or the wrestling style in fighting, and also to determine the impact of the proposed training loads on increasing the functional ability of their bodies. Methods. We examined 30 athletes aged 20-22 who were involved in Mixed Martial Arts fights over the last 2 years. Half the fighters...
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