Evaluation of the Level of Technical and Tactical Skills and Its Relationships with Aerobic Capacity and Special Fitness in Elite Ju-Jitsu Athletes

Tadeusz Ambroży, Łukasz Rydzik, Michał Spieszny, Wiesław Chwała, Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki, Małgorzata Jekiełek, Karol Görner, Andrzej Ostrowski and Wojciech J. Cynarski
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Tadeusz Ambroży: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-541 Kraków, Poland
Łukasz Rydzik: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-541 Kraków, Poland
Michał Spieszny: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-541 Kraków, Poland
Wiesław Chwała: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-541 Kraków, Poland
Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki: Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
Małgorzata Jekiełek: Department of Ergonomics and Physiological Effort, Institute of Physiotherapy, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, 31-126 Krakow, Poland
Karol Görner: Department of Physical Education and Sports, Matej Bel University in Banská, 974-01 Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Andrzej Ostrowski: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-541 Kraków, Poland
Wojciech J. Cynarski: Institute of Physical Culture Studies, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 23, 1-12

Abstract: Background: Ju-jitsu training has to be comprehensive in terms of training intensity, developing a wide range of physical fitness and learning multiple technical skills. These requirements result from the specificity of the competition characteristic of the sport form of this martial art. The aim of this study was to evaluate the aerobic capacity and special physical fitness of ju-jitsu athletes at the highest sports performance level and to determine the relationships between special fitness and the indices of technical and tactical skills. Methods: In order to determine the current level of special fitness of the athletes, a set of karate fitness tests were used, namely, the Special Judo Fitness Test and the Kickboxer Special Physical Fitness Test. Furthermore, maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2 peak) was measured using a graded exercise test in a group of 30 sport ju-jitsu athletes at the highest level of sports performance. To evaluate the level of technical and tactical skills, an analysis of recordings of tournament bouts was carried out, and, based on the observations, the indices of effectiveness, efficiency, and activeness of the attack were calculated. Results: Individuals with higher fitness were more active and effective in the attack. The special efficiency indices showed significant correlations with the technical and tactical parameters. Better fighting performance was dependent on the speed of the punches, kicking range, and the results of the special fitness tests. Conclusions: To achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of sport ju-jitsu, the training process should be based on comprehensive motor development and an optimal level of special fitness.

Keywords: physical fitness; training control: special fitness test; martial arts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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