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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.
James, Lachlan P. +2 more
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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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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
Connsynn Chye +2 more
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Participation and Injury in Martial Arts
Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2018Martial arts encompass a variety of formal movements and traditions that can be practiced for self-defense, competition, physical fitness, motor development, and emotional growth. There are both noncombat forms that have less risk of injury and sparring/combat elements that have increased potential for injury.
Chris, Koutures, Rebecca A, Demorest
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Martial arts and psychological health
British Journal of Medical Psychology, 1988The misleading public image of the martial arts masks a rich though esotetic psychological legacy containing informative parallels for contemporary psychotherapeutic concepts and practices. To date, empirical research on the martial arts has lacked sophistication in the questions it has posed and in the methodology adopted to answer them.
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The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1979
Kendo may be the answer for those interested in the martial arts but wary of karate blows and judo throws.
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Kendo may be the answer for those interested in the martial arts but wary of karate blows and judo throws.
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The Martial Arts as Philosophical Practice
2014This chapter examines the philosophy of martial arts from the perspective of the practice of the martial or fighting arts themselves. Philosophy as a practice will rely on the work of Pierre Hadot and his understanding of 'philosophy as a way of life', and on Michel Foucault's late work on 'the care of the self'.
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2006
Traditionally, when people want to learn martial arts, they have to go to training clubs and learn under the coach together with the other students. To reduce the tuition fees, there are usually a lot of students under a single coach and hence, it is difficult for the students to get enough suggestions in the class.
Taku Komura +3 more
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Traditionally, when people want to learn martial arts, they have to go to training clubs and learn under the coach together with the other students. To reduce the tuition fees, there are usually a lot of students under a single coach and hence, it is difficult for the students to get enough suggestions in the class.
Taku Komura +3 more
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