Features of Energy Supply for Competitive Activities in Kumite Karate
Keywords:
Karate, kumite, energy supply, aerobic metabolism, anaerobic metabolism, lactate, heart rate, phosphocreatine, interval performance.Abstract
The article presents an analysis of the energy supply characteristics of competitive activity in kumite karate (WKF), taking into account the intermittent structure of the bout and the tournament format of competitions. Based on a narrative review of modern scientific research, data on the time organization of the bout, physiological markers of load, and the contribution of the main energy systems (phosphagen , anaerobic-glycolytic, and aerobic) to various phases of competitive activity are summarized. It is shown that decisive technical actions in kumite are primarily provided by the phosphagen and anaerobic-glycolytic systems, while aerobic metabolism plays a key role in maintaining overall performance, resynthesis, and the metabolism of energy. Phosphocreatine and recovery between bouts of activity and combat. A practical model of kumite energy supply is presented, and key implications for planning karate training are formulated.
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