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Structuring and comparison of models for determining factors of success in judo

Competitive success is determined by a number of characteristics and abilities, as well as technical and tactical performance, which is realized in direct combat against an opponent. The division of judoka in several weight categories adds to its complex structure so that each of the categories is distinguished by its technical and tactical structure, as well as the physiological demands and morphological characteristics. Quantitative experimental procedures for determining the correlation and impact of certain factors on success in judo are, so far, exclusively carried out by two models ; a) by testing subjects - judoka (model A): b) by surveying of judo experts (model B). Both models have their advantages and disadvantages. As far as the authors know, there has been no research to compare the models listed. Therefore, the research was conducted with the primary objective of comparing the two models of determining factors of success in judo. Model A research included the testing of motor functional abilities of the best Croatian judoka of cadet age category. Model B research involved interviewing top judo experts on the importance of motor functional abilities for the success in judo for cadets. The sample in the Model A was a total of 71 male and female judoka of age (16±0.6 years) divided into four sub-samples according to gender and weight class (22 males and 15 females of lower weight classes, and 20 males and 14 females of heavier weight classes). The sample in model B consisted of 40 selectors and trainers from European cadet judo teams from a total of 22 European countries with a high level of education and successful coaching careers. In Model A, a set of predictor variables consisted of nine tests to assess motor functional abilities (flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, specific judo endurance, explosive strength, muscular endurance, maximal strength, speed). Criterion variable of competition efficacy is defined on the basis of collected points, which the tested judoka achieved in the criterion competitions for the current year. For the purposes of model B a measuring instrument-questionnaire was constructed to evaluate the impact of the same motor functional abilities for success in judo in the cadet age group. The results differ in regard to gender and weight category in both models applied. Although no statistically significant correlation between factors of success obtained by the model A and model B was determined, common determinants of success regardless of the applied model were identified.

combat sport, weight classes, questionnaire, motor abilities, young athletes

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