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Background. Prestige is one of the most valued social resources. The ongoing transformation of martial arts into combat sports inspires scientific analysis of these changes, and above all, a search for the sources of prestige for both martial arts and combat sports. Problem and aim. The aim of the research is to consider martial arts and combat sports through the prism of social prestige, but also...
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...
Background. Rule changes in recent years might have interfered with the time spent in female judo combats. Furthermore, weight divisions may have different temporal combat behaviors and react differently to rule changes. Aim. To analyze data on combat time in international female judo between 2010-2019 by weight division. Methods. The following descriptors were searched in electronic databases (May...
Background. Many previous studies have been conducted from multiple perspectives with the aim of improving performance to contribute to victory in judo. In recent years, these studies not only investigated the types and numbers of effective throws from official data but also analyzed the performance of throwing techniques including gripping configurations. Problem and aim. The purpose of this study...
Background. Workplace stress has crossed an alarming rate. That affects leaders’ effectiveness as a result hampers organizational productivity. Leaders are the frontrunners of organizations, leading the organizational objectives such as profit maximization, continuous improvement, employee management, stakeholder satisfaction, etc. In order to manage the organizational objective in a smooth manner...
Background. In Yugoslavia, after World War II, a new form of martial arts emerged from the aikido master Ljubomir Ljuba Vracarevic, known as real aikido. Problem and Aim. For Vracarevic, aikido was not enough, he wanted a martial art that was more realistic and unconcerned with the complex ethics of aikido. Thus, real aikido emerged as a new martial art and it gained numerous practitioners all over...
Background. Resilience and self-esteem are psychological qualities that help to deal with conflicting situations of everyday life. The martial arts provide the integral development of the individual contemplating physical and psychic aspects. Aim. To investigate resilience and self-esteem levels of Krav Maga practitioners. Methods. The sample comprised 399 practitioners (283 men and 112 women) associated...
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...
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. 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. 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...
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. 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. 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...
The introduction to this volume includes a reflection on truth and the pursuit of truth, which is the meaning of scientific inquiry. The subject also concerns historical issues (hoplology) and cultural dialogue carried out by the (theoretical and practical) study of martial arts. The status of our Journal has been discussed according to the basic indicators used for the evaluation of scientific journals...
Background. Kiai is a breathing technique, usually related to a short scream that aims to focus the martial artist’s energy in a given attack. However, the influence of kiai in the technical and physical aspects related to striking performance needs more evidence. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of kiai in the performance of vertical jumps, and reaction time (RT) for...
Background. Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes require a wide motor repertoire to carry out the activities since good motor coordination is needed to perform different techniques of the sport. However, little is known about the effects of Brazilian jiu-jitsu on the level of motor coordination of its practitioners. Problem and aim. To compare motor coordination between beginner and experienced children Brazilian...
Background. Martial arts come in many forms of practice throughout the world. However, silat is the form of martial arts practiced in the Malay civilization with both artistic and contact variations. Problem and Aim. In Southeast Asia that includes Malaysia, silat is practiced widely, but in various forms. Silat and Pencak silat are widely practiced in Malaysia and Indonesia have been inscribed as...
Background. Several factors including gender, influence the development of expert coaches. The developmental trajectory of women coaches may present specific issues compared with those of men, such as: the few opportunities offered to women coaches, the predominance of men in management positions, and lower salaries. In the Brazilian context from 1941-1979, women were initially discouraged and then...
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