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Practising Martial Arts Versus Studying Martial Arts
International Journal of the History of Sport, 2016AbstractThere is often a perceived conflict between practising martial arts and the academic study of martial arts. Those who practise it do not need to know the history of martial arts, and those who study it do not need the physical practice to inform their research.
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 1999
The martial arts have a reputation for being a high-risk activity, but are generally practiced in a safe environment. This article presents the results of a survey which is used to calculate risk of injury per 1000 hours of practice. The injury rate compares favorably with other mainstream activities; in fact, the martial arts are generally considered ...
R M, Buschbacher, T, Shay
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The martial arts have a reputation for being a high-risk activity, but are generally practiced in a safe environment. This article presents the results of a survey which is used to calculate risk of injury per 1000 hours of practice. The injury rate compares favorably with other mainstream activities; in fact, the martial arts are generally considered ...
R M, Buschbacher, T, Shay
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The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1982
In brief A large survey of martial arts athletes was conducted, and 24, 112 injuries were identified. The areas most commonly injured were the thighs, legs, and digits. Contusions, sprains, and strains were the most common types of injuries. Most injuries occurred in less experienced people, and the number of injuries decreased as expertise and ...
Richard B, Birrer, Christina D, Birrer
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In brief A large survey of martial arts athletes was conducted, and 24, 112 injuries were identified. The areas most commonly injured were the thighs, legs, and digits. Contusions, sprains, and strains were the most common types of injuries. Most injuries occurred in less experienced people, and the number of injuries decreased as expertise and ...
Richard B, Birrer, Christina D, Birrer
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2006
Given the increasing popularity of the martial arts, it is likely that physicians in all specialties encounter patients who participate. From pediatric patients, to geriatric patients, to those living with various disabilities, the martial arts may offer physical, psychologic, and therapeutic benefits.
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Given the increasing popularity of the martial arts, it is likely that physicians in all specialties encounter patients who participate. From pediatric patients, to geriatric patients, to those living with various disabilities, the martial arts may offer physical, psychologic, and therapeutic benefits.
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Values of martial arts in the light of the anthropology of martial arts
Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts, 2012Summary From the perspective of the philosophical anthropology of martial arts and of martial arts humanistic theory the author presents values of today’s pathways of warriors from eastern Asia. He also refers to other theoretical concepts of martial arts philoso phy, and especially their normative ethics.
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PMLA/Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, 2009
A large crowd stood around, enjoying the dancing magic, as in the middle two acrobats led on the dance, springing, and whirling, and tumbling.—Homer, The IliadWestern Literature's most magnificent object stages an intimacy between struggle and tranquillity.
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A large crowd stood around, enjoying the dancing magic, as in the middle two acrobats led on the dance, springing, and whirling, and tumbling.—Homer, The IliadWestern Literature's most magnificent object stages an intimacy between struggle and tranquillity.
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Periodization for Mixed Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2013The mixed martial artist requires the development of a broad scope of divergent physiological abilities to compete successfully. To minimize any potential interference effects and optimize training adaptations, a periodized training plan is needed to manage the integration of this sport's many training stressors.
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Psychotherapeutic Aspects of the Martial Arts
American Journal of Psychotherapy, 1995Formerly understood by Western thought as only a set of fighting skills, the Martial Arts (MAs) have come to be seen, in the psychological literature about the MAs, as a comprehensive approach to both physical and mental health. The MAs enhance self-esteem through the provision of physical activity and group experience, and the teaching of relaxation ...
M, Weiser, I, Kutz, S J, Kutz, D, Weiser
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An Exergame for Encouraging Martial Arts
2014In this paper, we developed a game-based learning system for martial arts with the aid of a Kinect sensor, stressing the importance of providing the player with immediate feedback, clear goals and challenges that are matched to his/her skill level. We have conducted an experiment on 6 university students. The influences of punching gloves on a player’s
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