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- Title
Development of new field-based tests of kick and movement speed in youth martial arts.
- Authors
Mohamed Shapie, Mohamad Nizam; Oliver, Jon; O'Donoghue, Peter; Tong, Richard
- Abstract
Introduction. The aim of the current study was to develop tests of kicking and movement speed specific to the demands of martial arts. Material and methods. Tests of 3-kick (3-K) and 20-kick (20-K) speed, together with 3-directional jump (3-DJ) performance, were developed using a contact mat and examined for test-retest reliability. Forty youth exponents aged 13.8 ± 1.2 y completed testing. Results. Absence of systematic bias and reliability CVs for total time of 6.8% for 20-K and 9.0% for 3-DJ suggest these to be reliable measures. The observation of systematic bias and CV of 23.1% for total time in the 3-K test show this to be a less reliable parameter. Conclusions. The study demonstrates the potential to develop reliable and specific field-based tests for martial arts.
- Subjects
MARTIAL artists; KICKING in the martial arts; SPEED endurance training; PHYSICAL education for youth; MARTIAL arts training; BODY movement
- Publication
Journal of Combat Sports & Martial Arts, 2013, Vol 4, Issue 2, p131
- ISSN
2081-5735
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5604/20815735.1090657