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Abstract Background Due to the high postural control demands of sport ju-jitsu, it is likely that long-term sport ju-jitsu training may induce sport-specific adaptations in postural control, especially in positions directly related to combat. The aim of the study was to assess the differences in postural control between elite sport ju-jitsu athlete...
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... Consider first the entropy, which was rather unexpectedly lower in VOL, i.e., showed a less irregular temporal structure of the HGRF time-series than in CON. Most studies using this measure to assess COP dynamics claim that increased, not decreased, irregularity indicates beneficial changes in postural control 9,24,25 . However, there is no shortage of authors who recognize the inverse relationship, i.e. indicate improved (or better) stability at lower entropy values 26,27 . ...
A comprehensive explanation of the relationship between postural control and athletic performance requires compare body balance in athletes with their never training counterparts. To fill this gap in relation to volleyball, the aim of this study was to compare the balance of intermediate adolescent female players (VOL, n = 61) with inactive peers (CON, n = 57). The participants were investigated in normal quiet stance during 20 s trials on a Kistler force plate. The traditional spatial (amplitude and mean speed) and temporal (frequency and entropy) indices were computed for ground reaction forces (GRF) and center-of-pressure (COP) time-series. The spatial parameters of the both time-series did not discriminate the two groups. However, the temporal GRF parameters revealed much lower values in VOL than in CON (p < .0001). This leads to three important conclusions regarding posturography applications. First, GRF and COP provide different information regarding postural control. Second, measures based on GRF are more sensitive to changes in balance related to volleyball training and perhaps to similar training and sports activity regimens. And third, the indicators calculated based on these two time series can complement each other and thus enrich the insight into the relationship between balance and sports performance level.
... Historically, it is the "ancestor" of many martial arts disciplines, and it was the basis for the development of Judo and Aikido, among others [2]. The philosophy of Ju-Jitsu is multidimensional and assumes the comprehensive development of a person's physical and psychological aspects, in areas such as motor skills, psychology, technical-tactical, and utility [3]. 2 of 14 In the sporting dimension, Ju-Jitsu as direct combat in the fighting formula is a cross-sectional and complete martial arts discipline, showcasing a rich range of technicaltactical training [4]. Specialized combat techniques are used in the fight, including various strikes with the upper limbs, kicks with the lower limbs, throws, takedowns, limb locks, chokes, and restraining positions. ...
Background: The observation and specialized analysis of confrontations in combat sports are fundamental for making corrections in training programs as well as for modifying individual technical–tactical profiles of athletes in such activities. These actions comprehensively assess the course of sports activities and ultimately inspire and guide the type of training in academies and sports clubs. The aim of the study was a general and detailed analysis of sport fighting in JU-JITSU during a top-tier tournament, in the fighting formula for the entire competition and for each weight category. Methods: The research material consisted of multimedia recordings of sports fights taken during the World JU-JITSU Championships in the fighting formula, Wroclaw 2016. A total of 229 tournament fights were analyzed in seven weight categories. For the purpose of evaluating the structure of the fight, a retrospective analysis of the recorded empirical material was conducted, and technical–tactical preparation (TTII) indicators were calculated, both in a global tournament context and for individual weight categories. Results: Of the 229 matches, more than half were decided by the advantage of technical points (58.52%) within the regulatory fight time, while in 74 clashes, victory was declared by Full Ippon (32.31%) before the designated fight time. Activity and attack effectiveness, as well as the number of technical points, were highest in the first part of the fight. Significant variations were observed in terms of activity, attack effectiveness, and point gains for all parts of the clash, and for effectiveness in the weight categories compared to the second part. The most frequently occurring penalty was the minor shido penalty, while the offense was the lack of fighting in the second part of the duel. The total fight time was 256 s, of which 144 s were effective fighting, and 112 s were breaks. Conclusions: The analysis of sports fight observations revealed that the majority of fights ended with a technical point advantage win (58.52%), with notable activity and attack effectiveness in part I. Middleweight fighters were most active early on, while heavyweight categories dominated later phases. Attack efficiency varied across weight categories. Penalties were predominantly minor (shido), and the total fight time included 144 s of effective fighting and 112 s of breaks.
... Consider first the entropy, which was rather unexpectedly lower in VOL, i.e. showed a less irregular temporal structure of the HGRF time-series than in CON. Most studies using this measure to assess COP dynamics claim that increased, not decreased, irregularity indicates beneficial changes in postural control (Akbaş et al., 2022;Piątek-Krzywicka et al., 2022;Terada et al., 2018). However, there is no shortage of authors who recognize the inverse relationship, i.e. indicate improved (or better) stability at lower entropy values (Hadad et al., 2020;Raffalt et al., 2021). ...
A comprehensive explanation of the relationship between postural control and athletic performance requires evaluating body balance in athletes of different performance levels. To fill this gap in relation to volleyball, the aim of this study was to compare the balance of intermediate adolescent female players (VOL, n=61) with inactive peers (CON, n=57). The participants were investigated in normal quiet stance during 30 s trials on a Kistler force plate. The traditional spatial (amplitude and mean speed) and temporal (frequency, fractality and entropy) indices were computed for ground reaction forces (GRF) and center-of-pressure (COP) time-series. The spatial parameters of the both time-series did not discriminate the two groups. However, the temporal GRF parameters revealed much lower values in VOL than in CON (p<.0001). This leads to three important conclusions regarding posturography applications. First, GRF and COP provide different information regarding postural control. Second, measures based on GRF are more sensitive to changes in balance (at least those related to volleyball training and perhaps to similar training and sports activity regimens). And third, the indicators calculated on the basis of these two time series can complement each other and thus enrich the insight into the relationship between balance and sports performance level.
The aim of the study was to identify changes in the mechanism of postural control among ballroom dancers between standing solo and standing with a partner during specific standard dance positions. Specifically, the study attempted to determine whether the male partner plays a stabilising role in the dance couple. A total of seven competitive dance couples participated in the study. The experimental procedure comprised four dance positions characteristic of international standard dances: standard, starting, chasse and contra check. The dance positions were staged twice - while standing solo and while standing with a partner. The assumption of the assessed position was preceded by a dance phase after which the participants were instructed to freeze on a force plate and hold the position for 30 s. To examine whether subjects standing solo or with partners had greater rambling (RM) or trembling (TR) components in their dance postural profile, the ratios of RM to the center of foot pressure (COP) and TR to COP were computed for velocity. No significant differences were observed in the velocity of COP between standing solo and standing with a partner (p > 0.05). However, during the standard and starting positions, female and male dancers standing solo were characterised by higher values of the velocity of RM/COP ratio and lower values of the velocity of TR/COP ratio than those standing with a partner (p < 0.05). According to the theory behind the RM and TR decomposition, an increase in TR components could indicate a higher reliance on spinal reflexes, which would suggest greater automaticity.
