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The aim of this study is to conduct a critical analysis of the ethics functioning in selected systems of martial arts. The theoretical perspective is based on the humanistic theory of martial arts, and the sociology and anthropology of martial arts. The main method of research is a content analysis of documents and specialised literature, which is complemented by a qualitative method i.e. the author’s...
The purpose of this paper is to provide a method for mathematical modelling of martial arts and combat sports with the use of motion capture. The paper employs mathematical and computerised methods to analyse the movement dynamics in sports karate. Movement dynamics is one of the basic components of evaluating the sports level of a sports fighter (competitor). Modern computer technologies enable recording...
The purpose of this work is to present a great jūjutsu and jūdō-dō master, who contributed an immense amount of effort to popularising and developing jūjutsu and jūdō-dō in Europe. The employed method is a direct interview, a dialogue between the holders of the highest master ranks in jūjutsu. The article describes the way of budō which Franz Strauss has been following for the past 63 years practising...
TThe following work is a chronicle (factual material plus assessment and comments) compiling the most important scientific events in the field of martial arts and cultural tourism research, which took place at the end of 2012 and throughout 2013. These include the 3rd International Symposium of Idokan Poland, organized in Rzeszów on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the IPA; the 46th Conference...
The scientific perspective for the study are scientometrics and sociology of science. Creating new journals for new scientific discipline (as the martial arts science) is an interesting process. The aim of this study is an analysis and explication of the institutionalisation process of this research area (martial arts and combat sports). The questions/problems were: What scientific institutions create...
From the perspectives of both philosophical anthropology and humanistic theory of martial arts, the authors discuss the possible values and relevance of the traditional warrior pathways of eastern Asian martial arts to contemporary western society. They will also refer to other theoretical concepts of martial arts philosophy, especially the normative ethical practices usually associated with them...
This study ought to create a statistical picture of the judo fight in the standing position and analyse the changes in the picture of the next minutes of judo fight for useful coaching work materials. Video analysis included all the judo fights (with attacks in standing position) in the heaviest weight category during the Olympic Games in London 2012. The Efficiency and Effectiveness indicators were...
The purpose of this article is to examine the role of judo as a highly valuable educational tool for children growing up in an open society. Literature analysis in the field of general pedagogy combined with expertise in the field of martial arts has shown possible benefits of practicing martial art of judo, based on a foundation of traditional Budo. The second part of this article presents results...
Many authors agree that a coach is a key person in any athlete’s career. A swimming coach should have sufficient knowledge of numerous technique and distance types. Training groups usually include athletes of both genders which makes coaches’ work even harder. With our survey we intended to determine the relationship of swimming coaches with their athletes. The survey included 76 swimming coaches...
This work discusses the subject of a scientific trip from a semiotic perspective. It presents the scientific congress (AIESEP World Congress 2014) and a critical review of it; a journey of cultural symbolism; and remarks and impressions of staying in a distant country. In addition, a meeting with the proto-forms of martial arts and considerations concerning the social reception of martial arts in...
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...
The aim of this work was the estimation of level of health-related behaviours among young men practising aikido and capoeira, with the comparison to non-sports persons. The research was carried out on 92 men aged 18-40 years, divided into two groups. Group 1 consisted of persons practising capoeira and aikido. While non-sports people were classified into Group 2. The investigative tool was the Inventory...
The article is connected with problem of postural stability and balance in fighting sports as boxing. The present empirical studies demonstrate that the lack of information about the body position is one of the factors which affect functioning and human physical activity. The study was carried out on the 11-person group of boxers who trained boxing. The particular focus during the examination was...
The study discusses changes which have occurred in Polish theory of physical education since 1805. From biomedical perspective the theory has been evolving towards humanistic paradigm. While reviewing relevant publications and their contents the author presents the developments in the theory of physical education in Poland, including in particular the changing goals of physical education. He explains...
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...
Background and study aim. The program of a two-week course consisted mainly in wandering on snow shoes in the Poloniny National Park at the border of Slovakia and Poland. This type of project enables its participants to encounter the raw reality of the outdoor environment in difficult natural conditions forcing the participants to involve their self-protective mechanisms needed for survival. Material...
This paper presents a reflection on the methodology of teaching modern jūjutsu throws. Taking this research issue up by the two authors was caused by their concern for the proper standard of teaching throws, based on the traditional educational system and adapted to current teaching objectives of this martial art. Based on the results of their own studies the authors try and answer the following questions:...
Psychology treats locus of control (LOC) as a dimension of personality. LOC is usually analysed as a generalised variable. However, there have occurred suggestions to diagnose specific dimensions of the LOC. This kind of diagnosis will facilitate designing and implementing educational activities more effectively. The aim of this research was to define specific locus of control in beginner wrestlers...
At present the traditional taekwon-do is reported to have three areas of practice including self-defence, health and sport and also education. The pragmatic training model, including sports competition among others, provides a necessary motivating element to put in more physical effort. Sports competition requires more intensive training and more engagement. It makes it possible to verify athletes’...
Recent developments in the theorization of learning reflect a degree of frustration with the limitations of Western dualism and, in particular, with its separation of mind from body. These include the appropriation of the Buddhist concept of mindfulness in Positive Psychology and the concept of flow that has been applied to thinking about athlete performance in sport. This article follows on from...
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