Differences between anthropometric indicators and the impact force of taekwondo kicks performed with the dominant and non-dominant limb

Abstract

Study aim: Taekwondo is known for its very dynamic sports fighting, in which the athletes perform strikes mainly with their lower limbs. The aim of the study was to compare the differences between the impact force of strikes performed with the dominant and non-dominant limbs and its correlation with anthropometric indicators.

Keywords

• martial arts
• impact force
• asymmetry
• anthropometry
• biomechanics