Single maximal versus combination punch kinematics

Piorkowski, Barry Andrew; Lees, Adrian; Barton, Gábor

doi:10.1080/14763141.2010.547590

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“…El-Ashker (2011) also found straight punches to be the most frequently used punch in boxing, arguing that they are the most efficient. Certainly, straight punches appear to be quicker to reach their intended target than other punches (Piorkowski, Lees, & Barton, 2011). While the observed data suggests UK fighters tended to use more punching techniques overall than their Thai counterparts, this difference was not significant.…”

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Techniques Used by Elite Thai and UK Muay Thai Fighters: An Analysis and Simulation

Myers¹,

Balmer²,

Nevill³

et al. 2013

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Background: Muay Thai is a combat sport growing in international popularity. Previous research has highlighted marked jurisdictional differences in the judging systems employed, but no studies have compared techniques used by fighters across geographic regions or have been on how these might be a function of the different judging systems employed. This paper aimed to address this issue by examining differences in technique selection and application between Thai and UK Muay Thai fighters using notational analysis. Method: The winners of thirty-two fights involving 16 Thai and 16 UK fighters were analysed. Three multilevel Poisson regression models were used to estimate differences in technique frequency and key performance indicators between Thai and UK fighters. Results: Thai fighters used more attacking and defensive techniques than UK fighters, particularly knees (p < 0.001), roundkicks to the body (p < 0.001), and push kicks (p < 0.001). Thai fighters also tended to catch an opponent's leg significantly more often than UK fighters (p < 0.001), but UK fighters were significantly more likely to use other defensive techniques. There were also statistically significant interactions between nationality and a range of quality indicators, including delivering techniques at an appropriate distance (p < 0.001), the effectiveness of techniques used (p < 0.001), and returning to a balanced stance (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The results suggested that Thai fighters using better distancing, were more effective and more balanced. The practical implications of findings and their implications for the sport and future research are discussed.

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Section: Attacking Techniquescontrasting

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Techniques Used by Elite Thai and UK Muay Thai Fighters: An Analysis and Simulation

Myers¹,

Balmer²,

Nevill³

et al. 2013

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“…In boxing bouts, jabs may be used as a tactical or "setup" punch to create an opportunity for a subsequently delivered powerful cross or bent arm punch. 4 Even though the current participants were given consistent instructions to punch as hard and fast as possible, jabs might have been subconsciously used as a preparation technique before crosses, therefore showing higher performance variability. 12 Accordingly, focus of attention may influence punch force performance 25 and participants may have consciously or unconsciously focused their attention on crosses.…”

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“…Jabs also showed the poorest reliability (CVs of 4.4%‐13.6% on day 2) with crosses showing the greatest (CVs of 2.0%‐6.8% on day 2). In boxing bouts, jabs may be used as a tactical or “setup” punch to create an opportunity for a subsequently delivered powerful cross or bent arm punch . Even though the current participants were given consistent instructions to punch as hard and fast as possible, jabs might have been subconsciously used as a preparation technique before crosses, therefore showing higher performance variability .…”

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“…Characteristics of forceful punches have been examined in single blows and during combination punches in controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers examining punch force or technique (kinematics) have often used indirect methods of measurement, for example three dimensional motion capture and water‐filled punching bags fitted with pressure sensors . However, Smith et al measured punch forces directly using a tri‐axial dynamometer containing a piezoelectric transducer and were able to detect small differences in punch forces of elite, intermediate, and novice boxers.…”

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A damaging punch: Assessment and application of a method to quantify punch performance

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Measurement of punch performance in a reliable, quantitative manner is relevant to combat sport, military, and concussion research. A punching protocol (3MPT) was developed, based on performance demands of amateur boxing, and evaluated on a custom‐built punch integrator (PI). PI reliability and accuracy were assessed by calculating TE and CV for a range of known masses. A within‐subject, repeated‐measures design assessed the test‐retest reliability of 3MPT. Fifteen male boxers (17.5 ± 0.5 years; 177.5 ± 9.5 cm; 73.0 ± 14.0 kg) were familiarized and then completed two 3MPT trials 90 minutes apart on 2 days (total of four tests). Peak punch force (N), relative punch force (N/kg), impulse (N·s), and rate of force development calculated to various time points were compared using a linear mixed model. Smallest worthwhile change (SWC) was also computed. PI data were reliable and accurate (CV <0.1%). TE and SWC comparisons revealed that 3MPT can detect moderate and large changes in performance; however, within‐day reliability improved from day 1 (3.1%‐13.8%) to 2 (2.3%‐5.1%) indicating a possible learning effect. Likewise, differences between test one and two were greater on day 1 than 2. Numerous punch‐related variables can be accurately and reliably measured using the 3MPT but repeat‐trial familiarization is suggested to reduce between‐test variability.

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“…Kicking and punching are the key component of kickboxers. To be effective, they require a high level of both speed and power [10, 42, 43]. In this context, it has been suggested that the ability to produce high muscular power is one of the major fundamental prerequisites underlying successful performance among amateur and elite kickboxers [44].…”

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Kickboxing review: anthropometric, psychophysiological and activity profiles and injury epidemiology

Slimani¹,

Chaabène

Miarka

et al. 2017

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Kickboxing is one of the modern combat sports. The psychophysiological demands of a kickboxing competition require athletes to achieve high thresholds of several aspects of physical fitness. The aim of the current review is to critically analyse and appraise the kickboxer’s anthropometric, physiological, physical and psychological attributes with the activity profile and injury epidemiology in order to provide practical recommendations for training as well as new areas of scientific research. The available information shows that both amateur and elite-level male kickboxers are characterized by a higher proportion of mesomorphy with a well-developed muscle mass and low body fat percentage. While there is some variation in the maximum oxygen uptake of kickboxers, moderate to high cardio-respiratory levels are reported for these athletes. Regardless of kickboxers’ level, a high peak and mean anaerobic power output were reported. High-level kickboxing performance also requires well-developed muscle power in both the upper and lower limbs. Psychological factors contribute to success that requires high levels of self-confidence, motivation, dispositional hope and optimism, mental toughness/resiliency, and adaptive perfectionism. Psychological attributes also distinguished successful from less successful kickboxers. The activity-to-rest ratio was higher in elite (1:1) than both amateur and national-level (from 1:2 to 1:5) kickboxers, with no significant differences between rounds (round 1=1:4, and rounds 2 and 3=1:5) as well as between winners and losers in amateur and national-level simulated combats. These particular psychophysiological characteristics and performance aspects of kickboxers influence performance and could serve as guidance for training. Finally, kickboxing is characterized by chronic repetitive head trauma, which causes hypopituitarism due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). Future investigations into the physical, physiological and psychological characteristics related to age, gender and competitive levels of kickboxers are required to enrich the current knowledge and to help create the most suitable training programme.

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Single maximal versus combination punch kinematics

Cited by 54 publications

References 8 publications

Techniques Used by Elite Thai and UK Muay Thai Fighters: An Analysis and Simulation

Techniques Used by Elite Thai and UK Muay Thai Fighters: An Analysis and Simulation

A damaging punch: Assessment and application of a method to quantify punch performance

Kickboxing review: anthropometric, psychophysiological and activity profiles and injury epidemiology

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