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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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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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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