Essays about: "martial arts"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words martial arts.

  1. 1. Self-determined motivation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners: gender, age and competition experience differences

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Panagiotis Doinakis; [2023]
    Keywords : Combat sports; SMS-6; Flow; Social climate; Martial arts;

    Abstract : Martial arts (MA) and combat sports (CS) demand significant physical, mental, and emotional engagement in both training and competition. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), known for its intricate mastery requirements, operates within a performance-oriented climate where unmet goals can lead to diminished interest. READ MORE

  3. 2. Via Budo: Using the warrior's mind against crime

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Stella Skopelitou; [2023]
    Keywords : budo; crime prevention; rehabilitation; self-control; traditional martial arts;

    Abstract : Traditional martial arts are thought to be a path towards virtue through the practice of self-control. In this study, a survey was used to examine the associations between the practice of traditional martial arts, higher levels of self-control and lower levels of aggression, which were already suggested from previous research. READ MORE

  4. 3. Does the Use of VR Improve Individuals’ Performance in Sports? : A Scoping Review

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : William Rolf; Carl Holmqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : virtual reality; VR; sports; performance; empirical evidence; virtual reality; VR; sport; prestanda; empiriskt bevis;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore if the use of virtual reality (VR) improves performance in sports and examine whether there is empirical evidence supporting this. There is a lack of a common denominator that can be used as a direct comparison between various studies. READ MORE

  5. 4. When The Board Strikes Back : Koinryō - A Martial Arts Training Partner

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Yoav Luft; [2022]
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    Abstract : In this research through design M.Sc thesis the design and construction of an autonomous agent is described. READ MORE

  6. 5. The integration of contextual priors and kinematic information during anticipation in skilled boxers : The role of video analysis

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Lina Skoghagen; Lina Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Decision-making Martial arts; video analysis; contextual information; Bayesian framework; Beslutsfattande; Kampsport; Videoanalys; Kontextuell information; Bayesianskt ramverk;

    Abstract : The current study examined how repetitive exposure of an opponent’s stroke preferences on video affected the integration of contextual priors and kinematic information during anticipation in skilled boxers. We performed an experimental ingroup-design with a temporal-occlusion video-based anticipation task with repeated measures where 19 male skilled boxers (M = 22. READ MORE