Karate Kumite: How to Optimize Performance - Book analysis

Authors

  • Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela Universidad de Santiago de Chile, USACH
  • Pablo Valdés-Badilla Universidad Autonoma, Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18002/rama.v11i2.4138

Keywords:

martial arts, combat sports, karate, sports performance, training

Agencies:

Universidad de Santiago de Chile, USACH

Abstract

This work reviews the book entitled Karate Kumite: How to Optimize Performance, edited in English by Helmi Chaabane, PhD., in 2015. The book is composed of five chapters and a total of seven authors participate in it. The first chapter, “Performance Analysis in Karate”, analyzes the temporal structure of combat. The second chapter, “Physiological Characteristics of Karate Athletes and Karate-Specific Tasks” describes the cost and contribution of energy systems, cardiovascular response, blood lactate and hormonal response to combat. The third chapter, “Physical Determinants of Karate Kumite”, analyzes the muscular power, maximum strength, acceleration, speed, reaction time and flexibility of karate. The fourth chapter, “Training Load Monitoring”, describes different methods for monitoring the internal load. Finally the last chapter, “Physical and Physiological Assessment”, presents general and specific tests used in karate. The sound research background of the authors, as well as the extensive use of up to date literature, results in a book of high scientific value. In addition, this is a digital, open-access book that can be accessed without restriction. In conclusion, this is a highly recommended book for coaches, practitioners and professionals related to karate.

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Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, USACH

Tomás Herrera Valenzuela, es Profesor de Educación Física, y se encuentra realizando un Postdoctorado en la Facultad de Química y Biología de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile, USACH, Chile. Adicionalmente es coordinador de investigación de la Escuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, el Deporte y la Salud de la misma Universidad, donde imparte tres asignaturas (Fisiología del ejercicio; metodología de la investigación aplicada; deportes de combate), mientras que su principal línea de investigación es la Fisiología aplicada a las AAMM & MMCC. En relación a las AAMM & MMCC, ha sido técnico nacional de Taekwondo y presenta el grado de 4º dan en la especialidad. 

Pablo Valdés-Badilla, Universidad Autonoma, Chile

Pablo Valdés Badilla, es Profesor de Educación Física, y se encuentra cursando el Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física de la Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile. Actualmente se desempeña como Administrador-Docente del Centro de Deportes y Salud, como Docente-Investigador del Instituto de Actividad Física y Salud, y como Profesor de la carrera de Pedagogía en Educación Física, todos dependientes de la Universidad Autónoma de Chile, sede Temuco, Chile. Sus principales líneas de investigación son la Actividad Física y la Salud, y las AAMM y MMCC, contando con diversas publicaciones indexadas. En relación a las AAMM & MMCC, ha sido técnico nacional de Taekwondo y presenta el grado de 5º dan en la especialidad. 

References

Chaabene, H. (Ed.). (2015). Karate Kumite: How to Optimize Performance. Physical Determinants of Karate Kumite. Foster City, CA: OMICS. Recuperado de http://www.esciencecentral.org/ebooks/karate-kumite-how-to-optimize-performance

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2016-12-27

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Herrera-Valenzuela, T., & Valdés-Badilla, P. (2016). Karate Kumite: How to Optimize Performance - Book analysis. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 11(2), 112–115. https://doi.org/10.18002/rama.v11i2.4138

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2016)

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Reports & Media Reviews

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