Upper limb strikes are frequent movements in combat sports and self-defence systems, in
which numerous types of strikes can be applied. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review …

Abstract PUNCHING IS A KEY COMPONENT OF STRIKING-BASED COMBAT SPORTS. IT
HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN BOXING THAT THE ABILITY TO APPLY FORCE VIA …

The aims of this study were:(i) to present the kinematic and electromyographic patterns of
the choku-zuki punch performed by 18 experienced karatekas from the Portuguese team …

This study aimed at assessing physical performance of elite karatekas and non-karatekas.
More specifically, effects of kumite and kata technique on joint mobility, body stability, and …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an increasing number of training hours
of specific high-intensity karate training on postural sway in preadolescent karate athletes …

Little is known of the performance characteristics of the shotokan karate mae-geri kick. The
aim of this study was to compare the execution time, the lower limb kinetics and kinematics …

Background: Performing complex motor skills, such as the ones performed by karate
athletes, requires a great sense of balance. Because the posturo-kinetic performance seems …

Background & Study Aim: The present study aims to discriminate young male taekwondo,
judo, and karate athletes from two age groups. It is hypothesized that a generic test battery …

In karate, balance control represents a key performance determinant. With the hypothesis
that high-level athletes display advanced balance abilities, the purpose of the current study …

Recent investigations into the neural basis of elite sporting performance have focused on
whether cortical activity might characterize individual differences in ability. However, very …