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International Journal of Medicine and Science of Physical Activity and Sport

REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE MEDICINA Y CIENCIAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y EL DEPORTE

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EXPLORING THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS IN ENHANCING PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Issue Volume 24, Number 94, 2024 Articles 
Dingwu Liu
School of WuShu, HeNan University, KaiFeng, HeNan, 475001, China
Chunyang Guo
School of WuShu, HeNan University, KaiFeng, HeNan, 475001, China

Abstract

In social development, due to the prevalence of a physically active lifestyle among youths, the importance of physical activities (PA), categorized as martial arts (MA) has increased. The purpose of the study is to gain knowledge about the relationships between chosen and used MA kinds and the composition of teenagers' weekly PA, taking into account gender variations. The research included 1,000 male and 1,200 female athletes. This may emphasize the connection between martial arts and physical fitness. Actively practicing martial arts, such as Karate or taekwondo, greatly enhances a variety of physical fitness facets, such as cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. It helps improve general physical health by reducing body fat, building muscle, etc. A comprehensive approach to fitness is provided by martial arts training, which combines aerobic workouts, strength training, and stretching routines. Martial arts improve mental health, discipline, self-confidence, and physical benefits. As a result, martial arts help to promote general health and well-being by offering a practical way to develop and maintain physical fitness. The current study supports the existence of strong correlations between MA preference and performance and active PA in boys. Like other kinds of PA, teenagers who participate in MA throughout the year can fulfill the weekly PA recommendation. It is necessary to do further study on the correlations between participation in MA and the likelihood of adhering to the PA recommendations compared to other forms of PA.

Keywords: Martial Arts (MA), Physical Activities (PA), Mental Health, Discipline, Self-Confidence
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Periodicidad Trimestral/Quartely
Revista multidisciplinar de las Ciencias del Deporte
ISSN: 1577-0354
All journal articles are published in Spanish together with their corresponding translation into English

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