Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata by Paweł Adam Piepiora, Julia Barbara Jurczyk, Jolita Vveinhardt

“…In practice, the mental preparation of karateka varies depending on the type of competition, for example preparation for kata (forms) and kumite (fights). …”
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Maximal strength, sprint and jump performance in elite kumite karatekas by Fahri Safa Cinarli, Onur Aydogdu, Yalcin Aydin, Gürkan Tokgöz, Abdulselam Kahraman, Ayşegül Beykumül, Caner Aygoren, Nurkan Yılmaz, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo

“…Abstract Background Both maximal muscle strength and muscle power are independently important for karatekas. However, the relationship between strength and power in elite male kumite karatekas is under researched. …”
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Physical test instrument: a development study for junior Karateka in the kata category by Ardo Okilanda, Mikkey Anggara Suganda, Kurdi Kurdi, I Putu Eka Wijaya Putra, Rubiyatno Rubiyatno, Pangondian Hotliber Purba, Didi Suryadi, Singha Tulyakul, Mottakin Ahmed, Ikram Hussain, Fajar Kurniawan

“…Where physical condition is the main supporting factor so that the ability of kihon, kumite and kata karateka can develop properly. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a valid and reliable karate physical condition test and measurement instrument for the kata category so that it can be used in karate development. …”
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La lateralidad en el Karate: estudio centrado en la praxis de los entrenadores y entrenadoras (Laterality in Karate: study focused on the praxis of coaches) by Nerea Estrada-Marce´n, Alejandro López-Rubio, Jaime Casterad-Seral

Subjects: “…Lateralidad, dominancia lateral, karate, entrenadores, karateka…”
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Fuerza explosiva de tren inferior en karatekas juveniles de élite. Influencia del género y horas de entrenamiento (Lower limb explosive strength in elite youth karatekas.... by Marta Hellín Martínez, José Vicente García Jiménez, Juan José García Pellicer

“…No existen diferencias significativas en los datos de salto CMJ y ABK en función del sexo de los karatekas.   Abstract. Explosive strength of the lower segments plays an important role in karatekas. …”
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The relations between body mass index, motor skills, and physical self-concept in determining physical activities of junior karatekas by Miroljub Ivanović, Uglješa Ivanović

Subjects: “…karatekas…”
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“We could perform much better if we had specific training for girls” – Impacts of the embodiment of tradition for elite-level karateka women by Fabiana Turelli, David Kirk, Alexandre Fernandez Vaz

“…They may reproduce and continue the stream of tradition; face personal confusion in trying to understand the contradictions of resisting domination and just remain in the team or as karateka; they still can be challenged by being named traitors and be conflicted with feminist positionalities; and yet some seem to start a movement of new internal disruption, making it loud that women are ignored, and posing a claim for more women in sport, showing that change has not been achieved enough. …”
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Influencia de un entrenamiento pliométrico monopodal y bipodal sobre la fuerza explosiva del tren inferior y la corrección de asimetrías en karatekas (Unilateral and bilateral Influence of pliometric training in lower limb power and asymmetry in karatek) by David Fandos Soñén, David Falcón Miguel, Alejandro Moreno Azze, Francisco Pradas de La Fuente

“…El objetivo de este estudio fue comprobar los efectos de dos metodologías de entrenamiento pliométrico, monopodal versus bipodal, sobre los valores de fuerza explosiva del tren inferior y la corrección de asimetrías en karatekas. 20 competidores de la modalidad de kumité participaron de manera voluntaria en la investigación. …”
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The effect of acute consumption of red beet juice on aerobic and anaerobic power of amateur karate girls by Elahe sadat Hashemi fard, Mohsen Ebrahimi

“…But there was no significant difference in karate specific aerobic test (P = 0.099) and perceived exertion (P = 0.685).Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, consumption of red beet juice is effective in anaerobic performance and agility of karateka. But the amount of change in aerobic performance in the special karate test was not significant. …”
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A comparison between male judo-kas and karate-kaswithin body composition and physical fitness by Satpal Yadav

“…However, the Judokas have greater bone mass, muscle mass and less fat percentage than Karatekas. Further Judokas have more speed, coordinative ability and endurance than Karatekas.…”
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Current trends in physical and physiological profile of elite WKF karate athletes: a systematic review by Eliza Gaweł, Miłosz Drozd, Adam Zając

“…Conclusions The force-velocity characteristics with the dominant effect of the velocity component seem to be crucial in regard to performance outcomes in WKF karatekas. Moreover, elite karatekas are characterized by high flexibility of the hamstring muscles and well developed speed and agility abilities. …”
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The Effects of Reverse Nordic Exercise Training on Measures of Physical Fitness in Youth Karate Athletes by Raja Bouguezzi, Senda Sammoud, Yassine Negra, Younés Hachana, Helmi Chaabene

“…Practitioners are therefore encouraged to consistently integrate RNE training to enhance essential physical fitness components in young karatekas.…”
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Le karaté-do au service du rayonnement culturel de la ville de Kaya de 2006 à 2024 (Burkina Faso) by Aboubakar Sidiki SEGDA

“…Les performances de ses karatékas offrent une visibilité de Kaya dans l’univers médiatique. …”
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Karate practice: empowering solutions to mitigate school-age bullying by Hugo Simões, Pedro Santos, Beatriz Pereira, Abel Figueiredo

“…A questionnaire was applied to 336 Portuguese children (79 karatekas and 257 non-karate practitioners). The data were examined using the Chi-square test or the Fisher test and the V Cramer test. …”
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