Biomechanical analysis of martial arts movements: Implications for performance and injury prevention
Abstract
Martial arts have their origins in a variety of cultural traditions that represent a wide range of combat practices and disciplines. Martial arts encompass a variety of practices, extending from ancient traditions such as kung fu and karate to more modern forms like Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The martial arts practitioners engage in the cultivation of self-defense techniques, the enhancement of physical fitness, and the demonstration of profound concepts that transcend the boundaries of the physical domain. Ensuring the safety and efficacy of practitioners is achieved by comprehensive training, increased awareness, devotion to proper techniques, and maintenance of physical fitness. In this study, we gathered primary data from 75 skilled football players with varied training provided for comprehensive football kicking analysis. The research employed the VICON MX40, a three-dimensional (3D) motion-capture system with nine cameras. The system recorded motion at a rate of 200 frames per second. The study aimed to examine the 3D movements observed in adolescent sports through the construction of biomechanical models. This analysis enabled the identification of many risk variables associated with repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). We propose preventative strategies for reducing injuries caused by RSI among young individuals. These strategies encompass specific stretching exercises, dynamic warm-up routines, the restriction of intense movements, and the promotion of sufficient recovery periods. The utilization of biomechanical modeling plays a significant part in the prediction and optimization of strategies designed for minimizing the various elements that contribute to muscular RSIs throughout the process of motor skill acquisition and training.
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