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Purpose. This paper examines silat, an Indonesia traditional martial art, from a sensory anthropological perspective. The focus of the study is on the maenpo Cikalong, one of the old martial arts developed in Cianjur Regency, West Java, which emphasises the refinement and development of the human senses. Methodology. We used a qualitative research strategy with in-depth interviews, participant observations,...
Background. A couple of earlier studies described the rule and scoring equipment modification issues of the World Taekwondo (WT) competition system, initiated after the turn of the millennium as a result of multiple scandals and irregularities concerning match- fixing, lack of transparency, and nepotism in taekwondo institutions. Moreover, taekwondo matches were generally perceived as not being interesting...
Background. In summer 2019, we implemented a short program to teach the Afro-Brazilian martial art capoeira at our local Boys and Girls Club. Our university supports engaged scholarship in which faculty and students combine research with community service efforts. This dovetailed nicely with our identity as capoeiristas, since capoeiristas are often evangelical in their desire to spread their art...
Problem. In this study, the influence of Japanese judo culture on international sporting performance was explored by conducting a longitudinal analysis of Japanese elite judo development from 1996 to 2012. Sport management research has revealed that although the influence of elite sporting culture on international performance can be not only positive but also negative, it is hard to find an empirical...
Background. The theoretical perspective or scientific framework for the considerations undertaken here is jointly and complementarily created by the General Theory of Fighting Arts (GTFA), the sociology/ anthropology of culture, and the theoretical concept of “martial arts tourism”. Problem. Can we consider the person of a martial arts master and his mastery in terms of tourist attractiveness as a...
Background. Fighting arts are an area of interest to physical culture researchers. One of them is Wojciech J. Cynarski, who has developed the theory of cultural dialogues and the General Theory of Fighting Arts. In The Philosophy of martial arts according to Cynarski, are found momentous solutions for the scientific humanities: 1) ontological – regarding the question of the primary non-identity of...
Background. The connections between religion and sport can be seen both in the everyday lives of individual sportspeople and fans and in the sphere of symbols and rituals. The debate in Poland, in contrast to international debate, is dominated by a Christian approach, which stems from Poland’s sociocultural background. Problem and aim. This article is part of the implicit discourse in sports science...
Background. Taekwon-Do, a South Korean martial art and combat sport teaches hundreds of physical skills through a stratified curriculum. The highest learning objectives of Taekwon -Do are, however, its five tenets (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit). Unlike the physical aspects of Taekwon-Do practice, there are no direct assessment tools that can determine if...
Background. It is widely accepted that physical exercise can cause changes in the immune system. Acute bouts of exercise can alter the number and function of leukocytes, but the degree of white blood cell increase depends on the intensity and duration of the exercise. Purpose. This aim is to examine the acute and chronic effects the white blood cell count and subsets in the bloodstream of the performance...
Introduction. MMA fighters have progressively coalesced into two groups: strikers and grapplers. The subject of the study is to quantify the importance of takedowns and ground work in amateur competitions. Methods. The present study analyzed 279 amateur male MMA matches fought in 2018, using the Tukey Honest Significance Differences test (Tukey HSD), and quantifying the relationships between different...
Aim. One of the applications of sport psychology is to help to improve performance, learn and implement skills. The main goal of this study was to determine the effect of psychological toughness and self-efficacy in the acquisition of the martial arts leg kick skill. Materials. The present research was practical in terms of purpose, and correlation in terms of nature. The statistical population was...
Background. The influence of socioeconomic variables on sporting success has been frequently presented in the literature. However, most of the studies on this topic have linked all sports rather than the specificities of individual sports. Problem and Aim. Analyzing the influence of the socioeconomic and historical results of past World Championships and Olympic Games countries’ performance at the...
Aim. The purpose of the study is to compare the state of anxiety and the level of technical-tactical skill that defeated and victorious kurash athletes demonstrate in competition and to investigate the correlation between them. Methods. Eighty-four male kurash athletes participated in the study (average age 18±2.4 years, weight 73±7.3 kg, height 175±8.4 cm, training experience 8±2.8 years). The level...
Background. Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes are characterized by the mesomorphic somatotype and require great muscular strength and power in the lower limbs in order to perform powerful offensive and defensive actions during combat. Moreover, both pressure and plantar support are very important and have a decisive role in increasing speed and stability during a fight. Problem and Aim. Determine...
Background. Studying martial arts and combat sports has gained popularity around the world and the practice incorporates factors such as cultural expectations or norms as well as languages methodologies, etc. What attracts people to the study and practice of martial arts differs. Aim. These factors make us realize the complexity of training, but also raise our curiosity about what differences and/or...
Background. Research is needed to better understand the color of uniform and its underlying effects in sports, in order to achieve fairness and equal opportunities for athletes. Problem and aim. In studies where the impact of the color of athletes’ equipment on the outcome of matches has been investigated,the results have varied. The aim of this study was to investigate if the color of the protective...
Background and objective. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a combat sport with intense physical contact, emphasizing takedowns, and with a time limit of 10 minutes per fight, which requires strength, flexibility, motor coordination, and good aerobic endurance. Carbohydrate restriction is a widely used strategy for weight loss, yet its application to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes remains debatable, especially...
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...
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