Martial arts are practiced in both amateur and in high professional level, stimulating scientific
research in several areas of knowledge, including biomechanics. The main purpose of this …

An accurate measurement of force and biomechanical energy that people can impart
through kicking is useful for kick-related sports training. Existing methods are indirect …

Abstract Background & Study Aim: The traditional karate is a martial art that includes an
application of many forms of kick in situations to combat sports, this way, involving different …

Este estudo analisou as variáveis cinemáticas do chute semicircular no karatê
caracterizadas e comparadas entre as fases de ataque e retorno. Participaram 20 atletas …

To win in taekwondo need to be able to kick faster and among the factors that influence
velocity, core stability is important, but the relationship between core stability and kicking …

The purpose of this study was to analyse and compare the mechanics of dominant and non-
dominant supporting leg while executing the roundhouse kick of beginner level Muay Thai …

In this study we aimed to determine and compare some characteristics of the cinematic
direct punch jab and cross applied in semi-contact system. Kinematic data acquisition was …

Most sports Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consist of varying levels of foam–more
foam equals more protection. This has led to bulky, cumbersome PPE which restricts user …

Technical improvement in Taekwondo depends on instructor and student expertise.
However, the analysis of biomechanical parameters can be a tool that complements …

In this paper is presented a computational tool to track and evaluate turning kicks in martial
arts. The proposed tool is composed of three accelerometers placed on athlete's legs to …