Study of efficiency: standing work vs. ground-work in amateur MMA matches

• Published in: Ido movement for culture : journal of martial arts anthropology Vol. 23; no. 2
• Main Authors: Lafuente, Jorge, Merinero, Raul, Cardenes, Victor
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Rzeszów Idokan Poland Association 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Athletes; Winners

Introduction. MMA fighters have progressively coalesced into two groups: strikers and grapplers. The subject of the study is to quantify the importance of takedowns and ground work in amateur competitions.Methods. The present study analyzed 279 amateur male MMA matches fought in 2018, using the Tuke...