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,Andrzej Ostrowski,Karol Görner,Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki,Wojciech J Cynarski,Małgorzata Jekiełek,Michał Spieszny,Wiesław Chwała

doi:10.3390/ijerph182312286

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 (VO2peak) 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.

Highlights

IntroductionThis makes it necessary to constantly improve physical abilities and to expand the range of techniques used by athletes during sports combat
This makes it necessary to constantly improve physical abilities and to expand the range of techniques used by athletes during sports combat. With such an extensive formula of competition, the training process in sports ju-jitsu must be versatile in terms of training intensity, developing a wide range of motor skills, and mastering multiple technical skills
The results of our research clearly indicate that the most important element of the high level of technical and tactical skills of sport ju-jitsu athletes (Fighting System) during tournaments is an adequate level of special fitness and technical skills used in the first, second, and third phases of the bout

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Introduction

This makes it necessary to constantly improve physical abilities and to expand the range of techniques used by athletes during sports combat With such an extensive formula of competition, the training process in sports ju-jitsu must be versatile in terms of training intensity, developing a wide range of motor skills, and mastering multiple technical skills. 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. 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

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