ACCELERATION COURSE OF FIST PUSH OF GYAKU-ZUKI

Authors

  • Peter Emmermacher
  • Kerstin Witte
  • Martin Hofmann

Keywords:

karate, Gyaku-Zuki, acceleration

Abstract

The purpose of this study is the presentation of a biomechanical pilot study researching Gyaku-Zuki in karate. Particularly, the influence of the acceleration of the fist to the pushing time were analysed. On the basis of the results of five karateka having different levels of performance, the effect of the acceleration can be determined as an individual characteristic.

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Published

2008-03-16

Issue

23 International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (2005)

Section

Coaching and Sports Activities

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