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Background. Taekwondo organizations such as World Taekwondo and the International Taekwon-Do Federation have made it a goal to use martial art/combat sports for peace promotion, which is in line with the moral goals of the early pioneers of this martial art. Problem and Aim. Despite these best intentions, there is an intrinsic dissonance between the aim(s) of peace and the potential violent techniques...
ackground. Wearable resistance (WR) is used in sports training with the aim of increasing performance by enabling sport-specific movements to occur with additional loading. Problem and aim. Despite its potential to allow athletes to move more specifically, studies examining WR during kicking in taekwondo are scarce. The purpose of this study is to determine the acute effects of loading in WR on the...
Background. All over the world forms of martial arts emphasize the importance of courage. However, the understanding of courage varies from culture to culture. Problem and aim. The main goal of this study is to discuss the concept and formation of martial courage in Chinese martial arts. Material and methods. This paper analyses the influence and contributions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism,...
Background. An increasing international competitiveness in sports have induced nations to adopt a range of strategies to foster elite sports development. One of these strategies include the recognition of coaches´ qualification to support athletes´ preparation. However, understanding on how coaches are trained to fulfil their roles within elite sports is still required. Problem and Aim. Knowledge...
Background. In South America, very little is said about sports and body practices’ history before the European colonization period (from A.D. 1500) and one of the most important fields in revealing ancient history (including sport history) is archeology. In Brazil, one of the most relevant and rich places for preservation and study is the Serra da Capivara National Park (SCNP) which has more than...
Background. Randori (free practice combat exercise) and kata (formal codified practice exercise) are complementary in learning judo. Traditionally taught by imitation (relationship between sensei and senpai/kohai; SHU phase of the SHU-HA-RI method) and after randori, kata are often perceived as an obstacle for promotion to a higher rank. Active teaching methods may help us in changing this perception...
Problem. Science in the area of fighting arts is constantly being developed. How does this process work from the perspective of GTFA (General Theory of Fighting Arts) and institutions co-creating or cooperating in this area? The issue concerns the period from October 2022 to October 2023. Method. The analysis covers the historical and philosophical background, the activities of specialized scientific...
Background. Sports talent has often been presented in the literature. However, there is a lack of specific information for each sport. Problem and Aim. The purpose of this article was to identify what is the conception of sports talent and what characteristics should be observed in these individuals at the sport-specific level. Methods. Using a qualitative approach, 17 international judo coaches were...
Problem. 30 years of activity of the Idokan Poland Association (IPA) have passed. Is this a sufficient period to evaluate institutional achievements and concrete achievements? The aim of this study is to describe IPA – in diachronic and synchronic perspectives, in its current activity and axiology, with an emphasis on the specificity and state of institutionalization. Method. The main research method...
Background. Boxing is a sport that generates important morpho-physiological adaptations in boxers,requiring physical monitoring from the beginning of sports preparation. Aim. the objective of this study is to correlate physical performance with morphotype and caloric intake in Mexican boxers during physical preparation and compare them by amateur and professional group. Methods. Quantitative, cross-sectional...
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