Relationships between selected elements of physical and functional fitness and the competitive performance of judo athletes

Dariusz Boguszewski

doi:10.18002/rama.v21i1.2608

Authors

Dariusz Boguszewski Department of Individual Sports, University of Physical Education in Warsaw https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8343-8870

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18002/rama.v21i1.2608

Keywords:

Martial arts, combat sports, judo, functional assessment, strength test

Abstract

Judo competitors at the highest sports skill level are characterized by a high level of physical fitness, mental toughness, and technical skills developed through years of training. The aim of this study was to reveal the relationship between selected elements of physical and functional fitness and the competitive performance of judo athletes from different age categories and competitive levels. Forty-six judokas aged 17 to 28 years took part in the study. For comparative purposes, the judokas were divided into two groups based on age (juniors and seniors) and sport level (medallists and non-medallists). Research tools were the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test and two muscle strength tests: the bench press and the barbell squat. Data on the sports performance of individual athletes was obtained from the official website of the Polish Judo Association and the European Judo Union. There were no statistically significant differences in the overall FMS score of the junior and senior athletes. Statistically significant differences in total FMS score were found between medallists and non-medallists – in favor of medallists. Statistically significant differences were observed in muscle strength tests between the younger and older age group athletes. Strength tests results relative to body weight showed no significant differences between medallists and non-medallists. Judo training should therefore consider dealing with the functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system and the improvement of movement quality.

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Author Biography

Dariusz Boguszewski, Department of Individual Sports, University of Physical Education in Warsaw

Dariusz Boguszewski (Poland) PhD in sports science and higher doctorate (habilitation) in health sciences. Associate professor in University of Physical Education of Warsaw, Poland and Medical University of Warsaw, Poland. Author of about 150 scientific articles, the main the main research area: theory of combat sports and martial arts, physiotherapeutic supporting of sports training, injury prevention, health aspects of physical activity and sports training, adapted physical activity. He has also written book Healthy Aspects of Combat Sports and Martial Arts (2018). Coach of judo, ju-jitsu, boxing, wrestling and bodybuilding, and massage therapist. International referee in judo. Member of scientific societies: International Martial Arts and Combat Sport Scientific Society, European Association of Thermology. E-mail: dariusz.boguszewski@awf.edu.pl

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