Background The present article briefly reviews the weight loss processes in combat sports.
We aimed to discuss the most relevant aspects of rapid weight loss (RWL) in combat sports …

Weight-category sports are defined by the requirement of a weigh-in before competition to
provide performance equity and reduced injury risks by eliminating size discrepancies …

The aim of this study was to investigate the methods adopted to reduce body mass (BM) in
competitive athletes from the grappling (judo, jujitsu) and striking (karate and tae kwon do) …

The use of dieting, rapid weight loss, and frequent weight fluctuation among athletes
competing in weight-class and leanness sports have been considered a problem for years …

It is common for athletes in weight-category sports to try to gain a theoretical advantage by
competing in weight divisions that are lower than their day-to-day body mass (BM). Weight …

Most competitions in combat sports are divided into weight classes, theoretically allowing for
fairer and more evenly contested disputes between athletes of similar body size, strength …

Physique traits of a range of elite athletes have been identified; however, few detailed
investigations of Olympic combat sports (judo, wrestling, taekwondo and boxing) exist. This …

In combat sports, athletes are divided into categories based on gender and body mass.
Athletes attempt to compete against a lighter opponent by losing body mass prior to being …

Most combat sports (CS) are structured in weight categories, and it is very common to carry
out body weight adjustment strategies in order to compete in lower weight categories. For …

Rapid weight loss (RWL) is commonly practiced among judo athletes. Although it helps them
to gain the advantage over their lighter opponents, previous studies have shown that RWL …