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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...
Background. In 1923, the Polish Boxing Association (PBA) was established – an organization aimed at coordinating activities related to the development of the sport of boxing on a national scale. Problem. The aim of this study is a factual description and presenta+ tion of the multifaceted activities of the PBA in the period from its establishment to the outbreak of World War II. Method. The main methods...
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...
Background. the available anaerobic tests for taekwondo athletes consist of performing the maximum number of kicks in a fixed time- period. However, high-level athletes are characterized by small performance improvements. Aim. The present study aims to develop a system that can count the number of kicks, and measure the time (in milliseconds) and to test its reliability. Additionally, we examined...
The functioning of the Scythian enclave on Polish lands can be seen as a cultural phenomenon. The site should be treated as an integral part of the military system of forest-steppe Scythia. This is evidenced by a number of formal features related to the fortified settlement itself, such as its natural defensive qualities, location in an upland area or location, enabling control of the immediate surroundings...
Background. Corporations sign sponsorship contracts with sport organizations to promote sales, enhance awareness of their pro- ducts, and improve their image. The threat of ambush marketing could reduce the number of potential sponsors and therefore limit the growth of Taekwondo as a spectator sport.Problem and Aim. This study aims to clarify what ambush marketing is, and to provide solutions based...
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...
Cel. Celem pracy było zbadanie zależności między funkcjonalną asymetrią mózgu a taktycznymi strategiami w czasie zawodów wśród zapaśników na najwyższym poziomie. Metody. Zbadano trzydziestu elitarnych sportowców (członkowie ukraińskiej reprezentacji narodowej w zapasach w stylu klasycznym) w wieku 20-28 lat. W celu określenia dominacji półkuli mózgowej zastosowano test oceny zależności (wersja testowa...
This is a description of the state of the martial arts and combat sports community, our two associations: IMACSSS and IPA, and our Journal, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It has been written from a historical and cultural context, taking into account several other anniversaries. It also emphasises the spiritual dimension of man. The opinions of several great humanists have been quoted...
Aim. The aims of this study were to analyze time motion (non- fighting, fighting and stoppage phases) of cadet athletes according to their gender (male or female) and weight category (light, middle and heavy) participating in the 2014 World Cadet Taekwondo Championships. Methods. The analysis included 4,535 phases by 80 athletes in 47 semi- and finals bouts in the first WTF World Cadet Taekwondo Championship...
Background. The contribution of physical performance to the ranking list position of athletes would provide indications about the importance of monitoring their physical conditioning through neuromuscular and judo-specific tests. Problem and aim: verify if neuromuscular and judo-specific performance may predict the ranking list position of state-level judo athletes. Methods. Seventeen judo athletes...
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