The Influence of the Practiced Karate Style on the Dexterity and Strength of the Hand

Background: The need for a strong grip in ‘ground’ martial arts is undisputed, but it not obvious karate. It may be expected that the case of advanced karate fighters where dynamic combat movements dominate, level speed skills will high. However, does style affect Ditrich rod dexterity and strength players’ handshake? Methods: 39 participants were analyzed, all whom elite fighters—21 Kyokushin (age: 31.4 ± 6.3; body weight: 77.2 18.2 kg) 18 Shotokan 23.3 11.8 years; 70.9 14.2 kg). They performed following: test reaction with rod, hand dynamometer. Results: data shows there no difference both left right among analyzed fighters. Significant differences recorded hands (p < 0.05). There positive correlation between on (r = 0.593; p Discussion: Kyokushin-style players have higher than those trained style. Perhaps this due to preparation fights. analysis showed statistical significance test. probable independent training canon.