The temperament of karate competitors versus the systems of kumite sports fight
Journal Title: Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
[b]Introduction. [/b]The aim of the research was checking whether karatekas who prefer different kumite competition forms differ from each other in terms of temperament.[b]Material and methods. [/b]In order to conduct the research Temperament Measurement Questionnaire KT-134 and Social Approval Questionnaire (SAQ) have been used. Each sample deliberately consisted of competitors who represent different kumite sports fight systems (semi-contact, knockdown, full contact, mix fighting), orienteering runners and students of University School of Physical Education in Wrocław.[b]Results.[/b] Karatekas competing in other formulas of sports fight differ from each other in temperament scales and they don’t distinguish themselves (Oyama karate) with superlative indexes of temperament in comparison with non-contact discipline sportspersons (orienteering runners) and University School of Physical Education in Wrocław students.[b]Conclusion.[/b] Karatekas who prefer different forms of kumite competitions differ from each other in terms of temperament. The results confirm the hypothesis of sport’s influence on persons who practice karate.
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Paweł Piepiora, Jan Supiński, Kazimierz Witkowski
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