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This paper presents a reflection on the methodology of teaching modern jūjutsu throws. Taking this research issue up by the two authors was caused by their concern for the proper standard of teaching throws, based on the traditional educational system and adapted to current teaching objectives of this martial art. Based on the results of their own studies the authors try and answer the following questions:...
Psychology treats locus of control (LOC) as a dimension of personality. LOC is usually analysed as a generalised variable. However, there have occurred suggestions to diagnose specific dimensions of the LOC. This kind of diagnosis will facilitate designing and implementing educational activities more effectively. The aim of this research was to define specific locus of control in beginner wrestlers...
At present the traditional taekwon-do is reported to have three areas of practice including self-defence, health and sport and also education. The pragmatic training model, including sports competition among others, provides a necessary motivating element to put in more physical effort. Sports competition requires more intensive training and more engagement. It makes it possible to verify athletes’...
Recent developments in the theorization of learning reflect a degree of frustration with the limitations of Western dualism and, in particular, with its separation of mind from body. These include the appropriation of the Buddhist concept of mindfulness in Positive Psychology and the concept of flow that has been applied to thinking about athlete performance in sport. This article follows on from...
Aim. From the perspective of the “humanistic theory of martial arts” [Cynarski 2004, 2006a] and the “general theory of fighting arts” [Cynarski, Sieber 2012] the author tackles the problem of the main directions of changes and institutional development of karate in Europe. He puts forward a hypothesis that sportification is not a dominant direction of changes in karate. Method. Three complementary...
Problem. The following study is concerned with the issue of the terminology used in martial arts, both widely in their practice, as well as in the scientific sphere. It deals with errors and misunderstandings, and changes and establishes definitions of terms. Method. The research is particularly concerned with the basic terms for martial arts used in the English, Japanese and Polish languages. Hermeneutic...
One feature of the spread of the Asian martial arts is that it is accompanied with a growth in bibliographic production resulting from increasing information intended for and demanded by new practitioners and scholars. The aim of the study article reports on was to present some of the Asian martial arts bibliographies and analyse their main features. Eleven specific bibliographies about Asian martial...
Introduction. Socialisation, including primary socialisation, is a focus of interest for social scientists, sociologists in particular. Empirical findings indicate that primary socialisation which people go through in the early years of their lives plays a fundamental role in preparing them for living within a society. The reason is that primary socialisation takes place in the emotional environment...
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