Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata
Mental preparation for sports competition in karate is significant, as it is deeply embedded in the philosophical and ethical values that underpin this combat method. In practice, the mental preparation of karateka varies depending on the type of competition, for example preparation for kata (forms)...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-01-01
|
| Series: | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2024.1525853/full |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1850148469048606720 |
|---|---|
| author | Paweł Adam Piepiora Julia Barbara Jurczyk Jolita Vveinhardt |
| author_facet | Paweł Adam Piepiora Julia Barbara Jurczyk Jolita Vveinhardt |
| author_sort | Paweł Adam Piepiora |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Mental preparation for sports competition in karate is significant, as it is deeply embedded in the philosophical and ethical values that underpin this combat method. In practice, the mental preparation of karateka varies depending on the type of competition, for example preparation for kata (forms) and kumite (fights). Thus, this perspective offers a concise account of the authors' viewpoint on the leading mental skills required of kata competitors. It is argued that self-esteem, inner speech, imagination, visualisation, values and personality play a significant role in the development of confidence. In addressing stress, attention was directed towards the role of arousal, coping strategies, Jacobson's progressive relaxation, Schultz's autogenic training, biofeedback, schemas and scripts. Effective management of anxiety relies on the utilisation of mindfulness and desensitisation techniques. In maintaining attention, effective attention management, attention styles, the ability to filter out distractions, mantras and affirmations are significant. Conversely, practicing tasks that induce a Stroop effect can improve executive function skills. The above elements of mental preparation for kata competitors are universally applicable to all competitors in this field, yet they are not the sole elements that may be employed. Given the individual predispositions of kata competitors, other mental training techniques may also be applicable. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-287a5a4dcfb84dd29f3154c0511c8dfe |
| institution | OA Journals |
| issn | 2624-9367 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2025-01-01 |
| publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living |
| spelling | doaj-art-287a5a4dcfb84dd29f3154c0511c8dfe2025-08-20T02:27:15ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-01-01610.3389/fspor.2024.15258531525853Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kataPaweł Adam Piepiora0Julia Barbara Jurczyk1Jolita Vveinhardt2Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wrocław, PolandFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Witelon State University of Applied Sciences in Legnica, Legnica, PolandInstitute of Sport Science and Innovations, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, LithuaniaMental preparation for sports competition in karate is significant, as it is deeply embedded in the philosophical and ethical values that underpin this combat method. In practice, the mental preparation of karateka varies depending on the type of competition, for example preparation for kata (forms) and kumite (fights). Thus, this perspective offers a concise account of the authors' viewpoint on the leading mental skills required of kata competitors. It is argued that self-esteem, inner speech, imagination, visualisation, values and personality play a significant role in the development of confidence. In addressing stress, attention was directed towards the role of arousal, coping strategies, Jacobson's progressive relaxation, Schultz's autogenic training, biofeedback, schemas and scripts. Effective management of anxiety relies on the utilisation of mindfulness and desensitisation techniques. In maintaining attention, effective attention management, attention styles, the ability to filter out distractions, mantras and affirmations are significant. Conversely, practicing tasks that induce a Stroop effect can improve executive function skills. The above elements of mental preparation for kata competitors are universally applicable to all competitors in this field, yet they are not the sole elements that may be employed. Given the individual predispositions of kata competitors, other mental training techniques may also be applicable.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2024.1525853/fullcombat sportKyokushinmartial artOlympic karateShotokan |
| spellingShingle | Paweł Adam Piepiora Julia Barbara Jurczyk Jolita Vveinhardt Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata Frontiers in Sports and Active Living combat sport Kyokushin martial art Olympic karate Shotokan |
| title | Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata |
| title_full | Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata |
| title_fullStr | Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata |
| title_short | Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata |
| title_sort | mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata |
| topic | combat sport Kyokushin martial art Olympic karate Shotokan |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2024.1525853/full |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT paweładampiepiora mentalpreparationofkaratekaforsportscompetitioninkata AT juliabarbarajurczyk mentalpreparationofkaratekaforsportscompetitioninkata AT jolitavveinhardt mentalpreparationofkaratekaforsportscompetitioninkata |