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- Introduction to data collection for performance analysis and their integration in martial arts training. A biomechanical and motor control perspectivePublication . Branco, Marco A. C.; Branco, Gonçalo A. C.; Brito, António VencesIn order to improve the development of functional, physical, technical and tactical skills of martial arts athletes, coaches look for new ways to collect data. One of the most frequent methods is kinematic analysis, which allows spatial and temporal data to be collected.
- The effects of aging on electromechanical delay: a comparison between karate athletes and non-athletesPublication . Brito, António Vences; Rodrigues Ferreira, Mário André; Branco, Marco A. C.Normal aging in humans is associated with a progressive decline in biological functions that affect motor performance. This study intended to analyze the effects of aging on electromechanical delay during the mae-geri kick performance. Forty-six males were divided into three groups according to age and sports practice: 9 veteran karate practitioners aged between 50 and 63 years (VetK), 21 young karate practitioners (YgK) and 16 non-karate practitioners aged between 18 and 35 years old. Electromechanical delay was defined as the time interval between the onset of the electric activity of a muscle and the beginning of joint movement. The statistical analysis was performed with One-Way Analysis of Variance and Turkey HSD Post-Hoc (SPSS, version 17.0). Rectus femoris EMD was found to be signifi cantly longer in VetK, suggesting that aging has a negative impact on the neuromuscular activity and contractile capacity of this muscle.