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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...
Background/Scientific Framework: Martial arts with their many centuries of history are perceived by public opinion as a carrier of many desirable values. Apart from the health benefits they are used for moral education, and the reduction of social brutality, as well as bringing positive models of behaviour, while complacency also being a source of well-being. Problem and Aim: The paper aims to learn...
Background. The theoretical perspective for this research is inspired by Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts, the anthropology of martial arts, the sociology of health, and the sociology of physical culture/sociology of sport. Aim. This research poses two research problems. The first research problem attempts to determine the significance of the social dimension of martial arts participation, comparatively,...
Background. A theoretical framework is organised by the theory of recreation and psychology of tourism. According to psychological research, there is no doubt that the way for important and sustained performance or to gain new knowledge can exert pressure. It is clear even more when talking about holidaymakers, tourists, hotel guests and other types of visitors. They cannot be pushed to participate...
The descriptions and assessments relate, specifically to events from December 2015 to October 2016, and to the latest literature, from 2014 to 2016. The contents cover, in order, recollections of important personalities in martial arts who have departed; scientific advancements and promotion in martial arts; awards and decorations; the admission of new members to the Idokan Poland Association (IPA);...
Background, Problem and Aim. According to experts, one’s shared values and self-esteem exert a significant influence on the development of personality, disposition, commitment to the pursuit of one’s objectives, the perception of the world, and interpersonal relations [Tomkiewicz, Poplawska 1997; Ostrowska 1998; Krok 2010; Komorowska-Pudlo 2014; Kostorz, Gniezinska 2016]. Although pragmatists in many...
Introduction. Martial arts and combat sports are practiced by thousands of persons 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 “Martial Arts and Combat Sports: Science, Research and Culture” event hosted by the University of Santiago, Chile. Results. Activities...
Background and Aim. To create a theoretical framework to analyse individual cases using Florian Znaniecki’s philosophy of culture, the concept of radical humanism and the anthropology of the warrior’s way. The aim of the study is to describe patterns and attempt to identify common features which are characteristic of people recognised as Homo Creator Nobilis or awarded The Order of Knighthood Homo...
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