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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...
Purpose – study of links between neurodynamic functions and postural stability in elite kickboxers. Methods. 27 kickboxers, aged 12-15 were examined. The apparatus-programs complex «Psychotest-NS» was used for the study of neurodynamic functions. The study of postural stability was conducted using the plural stabilograms «Stabilan» method. Results. The results show that kickboxers with a higher level...
ackground. Lower limbs performance plays a huge role in the training processes of martial arts, including taekwondo. By monitoring vertical jumps (VJ) lower limb muscular strength can be assessed. However, the force plate, considered the gold standard device to evaluate VJ performance, is expensive and lab-based. The Polar V800 device is able to measure VJ height, and it has become widely popular...
Background. Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido techniques include throwing, falls and joint locks. The wrist joint usually undergoes extreme ranges of flexion and extension in aikido. There is scant evidence about the correlation between proprioception and muscle strength in wrist joints. Problem and aim. The objective of this study was to compare wrist joint position...
Background. While sport is often considered a vehicle for peace, the evidence for this notion is weak. There is also a vast difference in the way in which sports have been studied.Problem and aim. In light of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the current study investigated reconciliatory attitudes among Ukrainian athletes when facing Russian and non-Russian opponents. The aim was to explore...
Background. Judo is a combat sport that involves grappling and throwing techniques, and multiple high-intensity efforts. Citrulline Malate (CM) is a nutritional supplement used to enhance physical performance, albeit not all studies have corroborated its ergogenic properties during high-intensity exercise. Problem and aim. To the best of our knowledge, the effects of CM on judo performance has not...
Background. Specialised associations and eminent individuals contribute to present day fighting arts as an area of research and as a cultural phenomenon. This, in turn turns imperceptibly into history. Is it not worth monitoring these events on an ongoing basis, and recording the facts? Inevitably the choice will always be subjective. Problem. The cognitive aim of the study is a factual analysis of...
Problem. Purpose of the research was to analyze the features of such basic components of students’ psychophysiological readiness to work as teachers as: physical (kinesiological potential); and adaptive, informational, and motivational readiness.Methods. 748 students aged between 18 and 25 (486 women and 262 men) participated in the research. They were students in academic years I to V at four Ukrainian...
Background. It has been suggested that undertaking physical activity solely for recreational purposes without any form of competition, as opposed to the competitive practising of a particular sport discipline can differentiate the moral attitudes of the individuals [Bilski, Borawska 2013]. Problem and aim. The purpose of the study was to analyse the level of acceptance of particular ethical codes...
Background. Research shows that sports training allows for reducing aggressive behaviors. However, the influence of certain sports disciplines can also intensify them. Results of studies on the influence of sports on aggression levels are inconclusive. Well-founded psychological theories are relatively rarely used to explain these differences.Materials and methods. 480 men training in hockey, basketball,...
Problem. From the perspective of the philosophical anthropology of martial arts, the problem of purpose was raised through martial arts. In particular varieties these are different roads, travels and travellers. What does it look like from the perspective of teleology? Method. The hermeneutic method was used to understand the sense of structures or character formations. Texts, signs and symbols are...
Problem. The problems of tactical training in combat sports are represented in a large number of scientific and methodological works. The efforts of researchers are mostly aimed at expanding the arsenal of technical and tactical actions, and to find the most effective ones which allow athletes to compete against different opponents as successfully as possible. They also develop the tools and methods...
Background. The ranking system can be considered a measure of athletes’ performance. In addition, countries with high performance are expected to have better athletes. Problem and Aim. The present study aimed to verify whether ranking scores and country performance by competitors differ between winners and losers; and whether ranking scores and country performance by competitors could predict winners...
Aim. The frequency speed of kick test (FSKT) is performed by taekwondo athletes and practitioners in a short version (10s), and an intermittent version (5 sets x 10s effort/10s pause). The purpose of the present study was to determine the views of coaches with different academic backgrounds on the frequency speed of kick test (FSKT). Material, Methods and Results. To start, ten sports scientists with...
Background. Submissions due to joint locks and strangleholds accounted for many stoppages in the early days of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Since then, the adoption of unified weight classes, and rule changes have considerably impacted the sport. There is a need to update the database of the incidence of submission outcomes in modern MMA.Problem and Aim. Assess ratios of match-ending by submission as...
Background and Study Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of body composition on the performance of wrestlers from the top ten national teams. The study was carried out on a sample of 78 Greco-Roman wrestlers (aged 20–30 years) from the top 10 Greco-Roman wrestling teams taking part in the World Cup held in Tehran in 2015. Material and Methods. Demographic characteristics were...
Background. In combat sports, such as judo, reactive stress tolerance is a variable that influences the performance of athletes. This variable plays a crucial role in controlling the movements of body segments and may contribute to sports success. Problem and aim. Little is known about the behavior of this variable in elite athletes in judo. This variable can be influenced by different factors. This...
Background. Multi-component group exercise programs are shown to prevent and reduce falls in older adults, with judo training producing positive effects on balance and bone health. Fear of falling (FoF) and negative feelings could lead to a decrease in physical activity, self-esteem, confidence, strength, and balance with advancing age. In contrast, enjoyment, motivation, and feelings of personal...
Background. Since the beginning of the 2010s, the Okinawan Government has been making significant efforts to develop, profes-sionalize, and promote karate tourism in Okinawa, since this is known to be an essential sector for the island’s economy.Problem and aim. A systematized study into the nature of karate tourism in Okinawa has so far not been conducted. This article offers a comprehensive overview...
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