Relationship of selected conditioning parameters and sport performance indicators in karate.

Introduction: The variables of aerobic performance and aerobic capacity are of significant importance in maintaining intensity during a fight and also contribute to faster recovery between rounds in sports fighting in karate. Anaerobic performance is crucial for the execution of the techniques during high-intensity offensive or defensive actions that determine the outcome of a fight. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between selected performance indicators of aerobic and anaerobic capacity to sports performance in karate.

Comparison of Selected Characteristics of Slovak and Polish Representatives in Kickboxing.

Background: Previous kickboxing studies conducted over the last three decades have focused on improving performance through physical fitness characteristics; however, most of the research focused on men. The objective of this study is to assess the level of physical fitness of Slovak and Polish female kickboxers in the highest sport level as well as to compare the differences between them.

Methods: The study included 20 female kickboxers on the highest level of sport performance, 10 from Slovakia (body mass-53.