Annals of the “Ştefan cel Mare” University: Physical Education and Sport Section - The Science and Art of Movement (Nov 2018)

THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL SPORTS PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN PRACTITIONERS OF MARTIAL ARTS (VOVINAM VIET VO DAO STYLE)

  • Gheorghe Pricop

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 2
pp. 56 – 63

Abstract

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Physical preparation plays an important role in the complex structure of the sports training, influencing the manner of the training during throughout all stages of the macrocycle. Special physical preparation can not compensate for lack of the general physical one. The two components of the physical preparation are closely linked and are mutually interdependent. The preparatory period will focus on improving the manifestation indices of general and specific motor skills; and during the competitive period there will be used those means that aim at maintaining the levels previously achieved for simple motric and combined physical skills particular to martial arts practice, namely the Vovinam Viet Vo Dao style. The purpose of this paper is to determine the role of physical preparation for training the martial arts practitioners. The fundamental conclusion of the study is that at the age of 6-8 years (beginners level), the share of the physical preparation is large, to ensure the motric support necessary for acquiring the basic technique of this style. The performed exercises are general, being borrowed from other sports branches (gymnastic, athletics, games), but also relays, pathways applied.

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