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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...
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