scholarly journals Mixed Martial Arts: History, Physiology and Training Aspects

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tácito P. Souza-Junior ◽  
Bernardo N. Ide ◽  
Jeffer E. Sasaki ◽  
Rafael F. Lima ◽  
Cesar C. C. Abad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Power Training ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
Meaningful Information ◽  
And Training ◽  
Review Current

Objective: The purpose of this study was to review current knowledge on exercise physiology and sports training that can be applied to develop training programs for Mixed Martial Arts. Methods: A non-systematic literature review was conducted to search for articles related to history, physiology and training of Mixed Martial Arts and other Martial Arts such as Judo, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and Karate. A review on aerobic, anaerobic, strength and power training was also conducted and directly related to Mixed Martial Arts training. Results: There is scarce scientific information about training methods and physiological responses to specific efforts in Mixed Martial Arts. Many studies were reviewed and meaningful information on physiology and training were summarized for application in Mixed Martial Arts. Conclusion: The present study provides a review on important physiology and training aspects for successful preparation of Mixed Martial Arts athletes.

scholarly journals Physiological Aspects and Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Petr Schlegel ◽  
Adam Křehký
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
Metabolic Markers ◽  
Injury Rates ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Upper Body Strength

Summary Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become an independent sport discipline with its own distinctive aspects. It can no longer be perceived as before, as a compilation of other martial arts. MMA shows originality in training methods, health aspects, performance requirements or even moral-volitional qualities. The aim of the paper is to analyse the physiological aspects of MMA in both training and combat loads, to discuss the issue of injuries in MMA and to provide a comparison with other martial arts. Studies focusing directly on MMA wrestlers have been selected. These have included both amateur and professional athletes. The databases Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Scholar were used as sources. MMA ranks among sports with high-intensity workload, wrestlers achieve high levels of lactate and other metabolic markers. They need above-average aerobic capacity and perform well in upper body strength tests. Injury rates in MMA do not differ significantly from those in professional-level martial arts. Most injuries are associated with lacerations on the head. The requirements of extensive workload during performance must be reflected in training. Encouragement of aerobic and anaerobic endurance abilities in conjunction with optimum strength training seems crucial. It is essential to include prophylaxis as regards head concussions and strive for maximum safety of the sportsman during combat. Further research is required to confirm some of the conclusions, the limitations of which are due to the number and quality of the selected studies.

scholarly journals The effect of exercise during sport training on levels of salivary diagnostic markers

2021 ◽  
pp. 95-95
Author(s):  
Gavrilo Brajovic ◽  
Sara Bogdanovic ◽  
Biljana Andjelski-Radicevic ◽  
Branka Popovic ◽  
Zoran Mandinic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Training Sample ◽  
Diagnostic Markers ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Sport Training ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Biochemical Analyzer

Introduction/Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the changes in concentrations of urea, creatinine, uric acid, proteins, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatine kinase (CK) and salivary amylase in saliva samples collected before, immediately after and 30 minutes after physical activity performed during basketball and mixed martial arts (MMA) training. Methods. Twenty-two athletes, 11 basketball players and 11 mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, 18 men and four women, aged 15-24 years, participated in the study. Saliva samples were collected using sterile saliva containers (Salivette?) from all participants before training (sample 1), immediately after (sample 2) and 30 minutes after training (sample 3). The levels of all investigated biomarkers were measured spectrophotometrically using a biochemical analyzer. Results. Statistically significant differences were present among samples 1, 2 and, 3 in the concentrations of urea, AST and CK in samples collected from MMA fighters (Friedman test). Among three samples taken from basketball players, the significant differences were not observed for the analyzed parameters. When concentrations of all diagnostic markers were compared between basketball and MMA independently for samples 1, 2 and 3, statistically significant differences (Mann-Whitney U test) existed in concentrations of urea, uric acid, proteins and AST. Conclusion. Based on the results of the present study, the influence of the exercise on the levels of salivary diagnostic markers, such as urea, AST and CK, is more evident during MMA than basketball training. Saliva composition of MMA fighters and basketball players differ in terms of levels of urea, uric acid, proteins and AST.

Self-Reported Concussion Symptoms and Training Routines in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Heath ◽  
Jennifer L. Callahan
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
And Training

Physical and Training Characteristics of Mixed Martial Arts Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandro Andrade ◽  
Miguel A. Flores ◽  
Leonardo V. Andreato ◽  
Danilo R. Coimbra
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
And Training

Imperatives of Cognitive and Affective Skills for Innovative Problem Solving: A Fresh Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 662-671
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohan Babu. G. N. ◽  
Sushravya. G. M.
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Human Values ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Educational Models ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Fresh Perspective ◽  
Affective Skills ◽  
And Training

Most educational models that prescribe teaching and training methods to groom school children into innovators fail to take a deeper view of engineering design methodology. Yet others tend to ignore the importance of human values which must be an integral part of any innovative design process.  In this paper, We would first disaggregate design capabilities into its constituent capabilities, namely, exploring, creating and converging capabilities, which we need to master to produce better products and services, and then show how the cognitive and affective skills proposed by Benjamin Bloom, and Anderson and Krathwohl in their educational models can directly and significantly contribute to these constituent capabilities. With an improved understanding of the eco-system needed for better design solutions, we suggest that the present education systems, especially in developing countries, be critically reviewed and reoriented from the perspective of producing quality innovative designers, regardless of the problem area.  

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