Which behavioral patterns score points in taekwondo matches? An analysis of the Roma 2019 World Grand Prix finalists.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Observational methodology facilitates the study of situational factors in taekwondo matches, examines observable technical-tactical behaviors, and reveals various relationships, thus generating behavioral patterns. The aim of this study was to examine the technical-tactical scoring actions in the final matches of the Roma 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix, using polar coordinate analysis and function estimation.

Methods

A point/nomothetic/multidimensional (P/N/M) observational design was applied, where the movements of all athletes were analyzed in relation to their behaviors and dimensions that align with the criteria of the observation instrument. Seven matches were observed (female, n = 3; male, n = 4) for a total of 1,382 registrations. The obser

SUBMITTER: Quinones Rodriguez Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034700 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature