A needs analysis of karate kumite with recommendations for performance testing and training.

An effective training program needs to be customized to the specific demands of the respective sport. Therefore, it is important to conduct a needs analysis to gain information on the unique characteristics of the sport. The objectives of this review were (a) to conduct a systematic needs analysis of karate kumite and (b) to provide practical recommendations for sport-specific performance testing and training of karate kumite athletes. For a video abstract of this article see supplemental digital content 1, http://links.lww.com/scj/a248.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:combat sports
Published in:Strength and Conditioning Journal
Language:English
Published: 2019
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000445
Volume:41
Issue:3
Pages:35-46
Document types:article
Level:advanced