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The purpose of the present study was to compare the physiological responses and the actions performed by taekwondo athletes from three different age groups. The sample consisted of children (10.9 ± 1.6 years), cadets (14.7 ± 1.3 years) and adults (23.4 ± 3.1) male taekwondo athletes, who participated in simulated taekwondo competition. Higher values were found in blood lactate cadets (9.49 ± 3.52...
Martial arts and combat sports differ mainly in terms of the purpose of training. Therefore, professional competences and activities of coaches should take into consideration differences between them. When educating future coaches we already ought to bear in mind the specificity of the training process stemming from psychophysical, technical, tactical and social requirements of different types of...
One feature of the spread of the Asian martial arts is that it is accompanied with a growth in bibliographic production resulting from increasing information intended for and demanded by new practitioners and scholars. The aim of the study article reports on was to present some of the Asian martial arts bibliographies and analyse their main features. Eleven specific bibliographies about Asian martial...
The aim is to describe the route to mastery in martial arts and attempts to identify patterns. What is the average time taken to achieve first master degree, to achieve the highest technical degree, and to achieve the highest rank of master (10 dan)? Background. Theories of sports training, the humanistic theory of martial arts and the anthropology of martial arts give us a scientific perspective...
Aim and Method. The purpose of this study was to describe the physical performance (acceleration, number of impacts, distance and maximum speed) and physiological response (heart rate and blood lactate) of young female taekwondo athletes during combat simulations. Material. The sample consisted of seven girls (13.1 ± 1.1 years), who participated in a simulated taekwondo competition. Results. The main...
Background. The following text is a reflection on martial arts masters holding the title Professor and written from the point of view of the Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts and the Anthropology of Martial Arts. Objectives and Aims. This paper is concerned with the area of “martial arts science” or the “science of martial arts” and of being an expert in this field, particularly when the expert is...
Background. The word silat means a type of sport or game, which consists of quick movements in attacking and defending [Anuar 1987]. Silat olahraga is a sport that existed at the center of the development of thousands of silat schools in the Malaysian Archipelago [Anuar 1993]. Aims. The main purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between coaches’ behaviors and the degree of satisfaction...
Background and Problem. Taekwondo is an Olympic sport characterized by the extensive use of kicking techniques which require a significant amount of explosive force and agility [Valdes-Badilla et al. 2014; Perez-Gutierrez et al. 2015]. It is considered an intermittent-high intensity short duration discipline, in which the predominance of the aerobic and anaerobic systems is alternated [Campos et al...
Background and Aim. During the Franco dictatorship in Spain (1939–1975), No-Do were short newsreels that were required to be shown before the main features in cinemas. The aim of this study was to analyze the news on martial arts and combat sports (MA&CS) shown in the No-Do newsreels. Methodology. The 4,011 newsreels contained in the No-Do Historical Archive were the main source of information...
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, 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. Particular forms of non-entertainment tourism and cultural tourism include scientific and martial arts tourism. In this conference devoted to the theme of martial arts, there is a certain common range, because the objectives are complementary – in terms of scientific research, as well as martial arts studies. The problem. From the perspective of concepts of scientific tourism and martial...
Background. The anthropometric status of judokas is most frequently measured in samples containing judokas in all weight categories. It is therefore essential to undertake research into specific weight categories. Problem and aim. This study seeks to examine the status of body symmetry in youth judokas in the under 73 kg category. Methods. A group of Slovenian youth judokas (n=10, age: 17.28 ± 1.46...
Problem. The main purpose of this paper is to explain, using theories, how practicing martial arts could help enhance the well- being of adolescents. Method. The paper reviews and discusses literature regarding the nature of martial arts and the nature of adolescents and their well-being. In addition, study findings regarding the effects of martial arts and theories of well-being are discussed. The...
Background and aim. The inclusion of martial arts and combat sports (MA&CS) in formal physical education (PE) has been suggested by many authors, although there is no strong evidence as yet of the benefits of its practice for students. This study aimed to describe the effects of the development of two MA&CS teaching units (judo and capoeira) on the motivational climate, enjoyment and attitudes...
Background. Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) are grappling sports, in which the athletes of both modalities require a combination of powerful actions in the upper and lower limbs. In the lower limbs, power actions are observed in several judo throwing techniques, and the guard passes, sweeps, takedowns in the BJJ matches. Aim. To compare the kinetic parameters of vertical jump performance between...
The present work analyses the book titled “Physical Conditioning for Combat Sports”, edited by Dr Emerson Franchini and Dr Tomas Herrera-Valenzuela in 2017. The book is divided in six chapters and eight authors are participating. The first chapter, “Development of the Aerobic Capacity in Fighters”, analyses the current literature in specific training and competition situations. The second chapter,...
Aim. The aim of this study was to determine differences in muscular activation and the moment of maximum electromyography amplitude pre- and post-impact of the roundhouse (bandalchagui) kick between novice and advanced taekwondo athletes. Method. Sixteen taekwondo competitors (four women) were categorized according to years of practice into novice (n = 8, < 3 years of experience) and advanced athletes...
Aim. The purpose of this study was to verify the relationship between frequency speed of kick test (FSKT) performance, optimal load, and anthropometric characteristics in taekwondo athletes. Material and Methods. Sixteen black-belt taekwondo athletes volunteered to participate in the study. FSKT performance with durations of 10s and 90s, optimal load in jump squat and bench throw, and anthropometric...
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