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This is a review of the book “Martial Arts and Combat Sports.Towards the General Theory of fighting arts” by Wojciech J. Cynarski, released in 2019. The contents of the book consist of thirteen chapters (excluding the introduction and summary). They concern the following issues: a review of the most important theoretical approaches; state of knowledge on martial arts; self-defence against martial...
Problem. The first goal of this paper is to describe and evaluate the Conference as a scientific event including digressions based on knowledge of certain national traditions and related insights. Next, the authors attempt to answer the research question, as to the reasons why specialists travel to and attend similar meetings, i.e, the features which attract them. More specifically, to what extent...
Background. The kumite section or karate kumite is characterized by high-intensity activity, including explosive actions. Problem and Aim. Determine the magnitude of the effect on the physical performance of karate athletes of the application of two protocols: HIIT-SPRINT and HIIT-JUMP performed at the beginning of a training session (20 minutes) for six weeks. Methods. Both the HIIT-JUMP and HIIT-SPRINT...
The Background. Between 1975 and 1998 the Bielsko-Biala voivodeship existed in southern Poland with its capital in Bielsko- Biala. It was established on 1 June 1975 following the introduction of a new administrative division in Poland. The area of the voivodeship was 3704 km2. It was divided into 18 towns and 59 communes, and it consisted of the present-day districts of Wadowice and Zywiec entirely,...
Problem. The paper presents a comparative analysis of the short- term memory of martial arts players and involved 45 participants in the martial arts (taekwondo, karate, judo, sambo, Greco-Roman wrestling) with different levels of skill. Material and Method. The 1st group included 17 male athletes, average age 16.88±0.48, who were general athletes and novice sportsmen. The 2nd group was 14 strong,...
Background. A schematic analysis of tactical performance by an MMA athlete is a potential mediator of success, and can help the understanding of how striking actions can be used to organize technical-tactical actions. A specific evaluation of MMA striking actions has not been undertaken in previous studies. Problem and aim. To compare the striking motor actions of MMA athletes by outcome type (Split...
Aim. The purpose of the present study was to describe the reliability, sensibility and construct validity (discriminant) of male taekwondo athletes in the frequency speed of kick test (FSKT) using single and multiple sets. Material, Methods and Results. The study was divided in two parts. The first part consisted of fourteen male black-belt taekwondo athletes. Test and retest were carried out on separate...
Background. Fighting arts and travel related to their learning are mainly of interest to physical culture researchers. One of them is W. J. Cynarski, who develops the theory of cultural dialogues and the General Theory of Fighting Arts, examining, among others, the phenomenon of martial arts tourism. Problem. This is about discussing and evaluating this book on martial arts tourism. To what extent...
Perspective. The analysis is conducted from the perspective of social sciences, the core of which is sociology in its various orientations and varieties. The perspectives of structural functio- nalism, social interactionism, and social conflict and, to a lesser extent, some others that were useful in various parts of the research procedure, were used. Problem. The aim of the research is to attempt...
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