Abstract Martial Arts and Combat Sports (MA&CS) are the subject of a dispute. On the one
hand, they have been considered an ideal means to acquire emotional self-control. On the …

Background: The application of various martial arts programs can greatly contribute to
improving the of physical fitness of preschool and school children. The purpose of this …

Purpose To examine the effects of a school-based karate intervention on academic
achievement, psychosocial functioning, and physical fitness in children aged 7–8 years …

Sports participations have the potential for both positive and negative health outcomes. We
hence aimed (i) to assess systematically reviewed associations between organized sports …

Physical fitness is one of the most important physical and mental health aspects for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study aimed to test the effects of a long-term …

Physical training is recommended for obese paediatric populations. We investigated the
effects of recreational judo training (JT) upon body composition and distribution …

When organising judo training for children, it is essential to ensure maximum safety, and use
an appropriate training methodology adapted to the age of the youngest judo athletes. This …

Judo is currently the most practiced combat sport in the world. There is no doubt of its
importance for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. However, due to its inherent …

In alignment with European policies regarding intergenerational sports, this study seeks to
integrate existing evidence-(ie, umbrella review) and eminence-(ie, international validated …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of game-based karate training on
learning basic karate skills and karate children's interest in physical activity. The statistical …