A comparative analysis of punching in boxing and sanda: kinematic differences based on the cross and uppercut.

Background: This research aims to compare the differences in kinematic parameters associated with cross and uppercut punches between Sanda athletes (SA) and Boxing athletes (BA) to analyze their impacts on peak punching speed.

Methods: The punches of BA ( = 20) and SA ( = 20) were compared utilizing a three-dimensional (3D) framework and high-speed cameras in terms of 13 key parameters. An independent samples -test ( = 0.