An investigation into differences in modified stork balance abilities between experienced and inexperienced karatekas at Kenyatta University
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Date
1997
Authors
Kinoti, J. W.
Njororai, W. W. S.
Kiganjo, G. M.
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Karate is a martial art sport whose main objective is to develop techniques and
tactics for self-defense without the use of weapons. The ability to balance
determines how well an individual can perform in this sport. The body's balance
is maintained at the hips where the mass of the body is concentrated. A one
case shot study was carried out on twelve experienced and twelve inexperienced
male karatekas. The subjects were tested on modified stork balance. The two
groups were compared using the t-test. Among other findings, it was established
that the experienced karatekas had a mean of 111.42 seconds compared to
58.08 seconds for the non-experienced group. The difference in balancing ability
was significant at p~ 0.05 level in favour of experienced karatekas. It was
evident that the more one engaged in the sport the more one became competent
in the balancing abilities. Training and persistent practice are, therefore, vital if
one is to perfect the much needed balancing abilities.
Description
A paper presented at the Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and dance 3rd Scientific Congress held on 11th - 15th September, 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya
Keywords
Modified stork balance, Karaiekas, Self- defense