This review focuses on the most important physical and physiological characteristics of
karate athletes from the available scientific research. It has been established that karate's …

Background Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport underpinned by techniques from
other combat disciplines, in addition to strategies unique to the sport itself. These sports can …

The development and analytical characterization of a novel ion-selective potentiometric cell
in a temporary-transfer tattoo platform for monitoring ammonium levels in sweat is …

Breath-by-breath O 2 uptake (̇ V _ O _ 2, L min− 1) and blood lactate concentration were
measured before, during exercise, and recovery in six kata and six kumite karate Word …

In order to investigate the effectiveness of different techniques of water immersion recovery
on maximal strength, power and the post-exercise inflammatory response in elite athletes …

The maximal accumulated oxygen deficit (MAOD) method has been extensively, but
unfortunately not very methodically, used; the procedure used to determine the MAOD varies …

Karate tournaments consist of two equally important karate disciplines: the kumite and kata
competitions. Due to being based both on the distinctive selection of movement techniques …

Background: Kumite is a physical contact fight in a karate match characterized by short
explosive and intermittent movements. Kumite needs endurance, power, and agility. To …

Combat sports encompass a range of sports, each involving physical combat between
participants. Such sports are unique, with competitive success influenced by a diverse range …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of adding a high‐intensity intermittent
session twice a week during a 7‐week karate training (KT) on markers of aerobic and …