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Background. The traditional Balinese game of megoak-goakan is a game of Balinese cultural heritage and tradition since the colonial era. Problem and aim. The problem is whether there is a difference in the effect of the traditional Balinese game megoak- goakan on the running speed of junior pencak silat athletes. This study aimed at determining the effect of the traditional Balinese game of megoak-goakan...
Background. Combat sports are separated into striking and grappling types. Both have an essential impact on the Summer Olympics medal results. Psychological analysis is a way to understand the factors explaining success in elite-level combat athletes; however, very little research has focused on emotional intelligence, verifying the prevalence of anxiety disorders. Problem and Aim. This study aimed...
Background. Kinanthropometry in karate athletes (KT) can offer advantages over maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) during consecutive matches in competitions. Problem and Aim. To analyze the association of the kinanthropometric profile with the VO2max of KT of different competitive levels, as well as to compare the kinanthropometric profile and the performance of VO2max between athletes of different...
Background. Pahlavani and Zurkhaneh rituals have existed in Iran since the Parthian Empire. This martial art continued in the Islamic period and flourished due to cultural and social settings. A study on the evolution of this art specifies its prospering during the Qajar period as the Zurkhaneh became a common site in the urban context. Pahlavani martial arts play a significant role in depicting heroic...
Background. Coronavirus disease 2019” (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Problem and Aim. investigate the effects of lockdown on the physical activity and psychological well -being of Colombian taekwondo athletes during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods. A total of 114 athletes (male = 78; female = 36) were surveyed. Athletes responded...
Problem and Method. On the one hand, this is a factsheet and a case study. On the other hand, it is an exchange of opinions and a review of them – a review article. It concerns the recent history of martial arts We draw on the practical experience, knowledge and statements of one of the highest-ranking masters with great experience in several types of martial arts. We quote and analyze his and others’...
Problem. This paper explores a highly influential, but not widely practiced, system of Filipino Martial Arts, De Campo 123 Original, that has survived from the Juego Todo era of stick-fighting duels in the Philippines, but has been in danger of dying out, representing the loss of an intangible Filipino cultural heritage. The art can be recognised by its kinetic-aesthetic peculiarities, which are often...
Background. Tolerance towards sexual diversity is a key topic for contemporary research among sport studies scholars. This builds on decades of research which has consistently shown sports – and in particular, those with strong links to traditional ideals of masculinity – to be areas where gender and sexual minorities are excluded. Problem and aim. This paper aims to analyse attitudes towards sexual...
Background. The teaching of fighting arts in initial training in Physical Education mostly uses disciplines which focus on common fighting modalities and few are identified as mandatory disciplines in the curriculum. Problem and aim. Analyze the proposals for fight disciplines in Brazilian public universities, considering their nomenclatures, syllabus, bibliographies and character. Methods. The study...
Problem. Though there are a large number of alternative medicinal practices are India, only very few such practices such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Homeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy, and Yoga are popular among mainstream society in India. The broader objective of this paper is to examine the various aspects of Kalarichikilsa, a widely-practiced medicinal practice within Kalarippayattu (a widely-practiced martial...
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