The Effect of Training Program to Improve Fine Motor Reaction Speed in Light of Kinematic Characteristics of Half Roundhouse Kick (Mawashi-Geri Jodan) within Karate Players

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Faculty of Physical Education, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

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This study aim to identify Kinematic characteristics of the half roundhouse kick (Mawashi-geri Jodan) and Identify the effect of training program to improve fine motor reaction speed in light of kinematic characteristics of half roundhouse kick (Mawashi-geri Jodan)
The researcher used the descriptive approach to identify Kinematic characteristics of Mawashi-geri Jodan skill and experimental approach with one group design for application of proposed program for development of fine motor reaction speed  for skill under discussion.
The research sample consists of (10) first-class players from Almonofiyah Karate region, also one international player selected as sample of kinematic analysis for skill under study
The most important results:
-         Knee and  pelvis joints represent great importance in Mawashi-geri kick for karate players
-         Body’s center of gravity plays a great role in success of performing motor requirement of Mawashi-geri for karate players.
-         It is important to use exercises similar to skill performance
The researcher recommended using kinematic determinants derived from this research when developing speed training program and associate with other physical abilities like accuracy. 

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Journal of Applied Sports Science
Volume 4, Issue 1
March 2014
Pages 179-202

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