Height categories as a healthier alternative to weight categories in taekwondo competition

Weight division is the most common way of categorizing athletes for competition in martial arts and combat sports. Eating disorders and the use of rapid weight loss methods are common among combat sports athletes, both at young and adult ages at all competition levels. Meanwhile, height is commonly...

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Main Author: Ana De la Fuente García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de León 2018-06-01
Series:Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas
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Online Access:https://revpubli.unileon.es/ojs/index.php/artesmarciales/article/view/5350