Controle do equilíbrio em karatekas

Control of balance during execution of the circular kick in karate (Mawashi geri)

Aschieri PL (Aschieri, P. L.)2, Baratto M (Baratto, M.), Cervera C (Cervera, C.), Gallamini M (Gallamini, M.), Lino A (Lino, A.)1, Navarra S (Navarra, S.)
MEDICINA DELLO SPORT Volume: 63 Issue: 2 Pages: 153-166 Published: JUN 2010
Abstract: The aim of this study was to test for differences in control of balance during the execution of the circular kick (mawashi geri) executed in two different ways. Twenty-two elite athletes in two karate specialties (kumite - sparring; kata - form) were asked to execute the preparatory phase of delivering the circular kick starting from the guard position and to maintain this position with eyes closed and the supporting leg (left and right) either stretched or slightly bent. Posturographic analysis confirmed greater efficiency/efficacy of the movement with the supporting leg slightly bent in all subjects and brought to light numerous other considerations.