Research Article
Changes in the Hormonal Profile of Athletes following a Combat Sports Performance
Table 1
Characteristics of training and competition demands in distinguished groups of combat sports.
| | Technical characteristic | Energy demands | Contact with opponent |
| Karate group (K) | Power character: in kata marking techniques with no resistance | Depends on federation, in kumite (fight with opponent) mainly 3-4 min Mixed intensity in nonfighting forms | Limited in most federations No contact in kata (demonstration forms) and tests | Taekwondo group (T) | Power character: mainly kicking techniques Special techniques and strength tests (ITF Federation) and in WTF Federation special fitness competitions | WTF—high intensity, ITF—high intensity, Mixed intensity in nonfighting forms | Limited, possible use of protectors (in WTF Federation) Light contact in ITF No contact in kata (demonstration forms) and tests | Judo, wrestling, and sumo group (JWS) | Dynamic and static strength character: locks, holds, sweeps, lifting, throwing, pushing, & pulling | Judo—high intensity, duration 4 min Wrestling—high intensity, duration min Sumo—high intensity, time not limited | Direct physical impact, highly stressful, high risk of direct injury |
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