Currently, there are practically no specific methods in practice designed to assess the pain sensitivity level in novice or experienced kickboxers. This article presents a study on the development of a pain sensitivity diagnostic complex for kickboxers, intended for widespread use in youth sports. The description of the diagnostic complex and empirical data proving its reliability are provided. The proposed diagnostic complex is easy to use and accessible for widespread application. Its repeated use has demonstrated effectiveness in sports selection and in the initial stages of kickboxer training.
combat sports, kickboxing, pain threshold, youth sports, diagnostic complex
1. Kuznetsov V. V., Tregubova S. N. (2020), “Comparative analysis of the dynamics of statistical characteristics of heart rate in athletes and athletes of martial arts at different stages of the training cycle”, Scientific Notes of the P.F. Lesgaft University, No. 5 (183), pp. 231–235.
2. Poidunov A. A. (2018), “Assessment of the ability of young kickboxers to endure physical pain”, Bulletin of the Tambov University. Series: Humanities, Vol. 23, No. 174, pp. 84–90.
3. Moroz L. S. (2010), “Methods for determining the reliability and validity of tests for knowledge control”, Proceedings of BSTU. Series II. Physical and mathematical sciences and computer science, Issue XIII, pp. 176–179.
4. Glauko A. F. D. [et al.] (2020), “Factors associated with prevalence of pain and musculoskeletal injuries in Brazilian kikbokxers: a cross-sectional study”, Biomedical Human Kinetics, № 12, pp. 125–132.
5. Kim Y. K. (2021), “New Approach of Evaluating Poomsae Performance with Inertial Measurement Unit Sensors”, Korean Journal of Sport Biomechanics, № 31 (3), pp. 199–204.
6. Rydzik Ł. [et al.] (2021), “Physiological Responses and Bout Analysis in Elite Kikboxers During International K 1 Competitions”, Front. Physiol, Vol. 12, Art. no. 691028.
