The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category Analysis

In Para-judo, the technical actions and tactical situations suitable for scoring in a combat have not been studied. The aim of this research was to determine the technical–tactical patterns of scoring actions in Para-judo, focusing on weight categories. An observational methodology was employed to c...

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Main Authors: Alfonso Gutiérrez-Santiago, Anxo Fernández-Moscoso, Xoana Reguera-López-de-la-Osa, Antonio José Silva-Pinto, Juan Carlos Argibay-González, Iván Prieto-Lage
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author Alfonso Gutiérrez-Santiago
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Xoana Reguera-López-de-la-Osa
Antonio José Silva-Pinto
Juan Carlos Argibay-González
Iván Prieto-Lage
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description In Para-judo, the technical actions and tactical situations suitable for scoring in a combat have not been studied. The aim of this research was to determine the technical–tactical patterns of scoring actions in Para-judo, focusing on weight categories. An observational methodology was employed to conduct this study. The sample consisted of all male judokas with visual impairment (<i>n</i> = 172) in the senior category who participated in the World Championships held in Odivelas in 2018. A total of 232 combats and 313 scoring actions were analyzed. To obtain the results, we used different analytical techniques with SPSS: descriptive analysis, chi-square test, and T-pattern analysis. The significance level used was <i>p</i> < 0.05. Key findings show that the majority of scoring actions occurred in the first two minutes of combat, highlighting the importance of early initiative. Techniques such as ashi-waza, te-waza, and sutemi-waza demonstrated particular effectiveness across categories, with a focus on movements like sumi-otoshi, ouchi-gari, and ko-soto-gake. Moreover, the most common grip—lapel-sleeve—proved advantageous, aiding judokas in controlling the bout and achieving scores, especially when coupled with effective transition techniques. The study’s weight-specific analysis further revealed distinct patterns, emphasizing the importance of tailored training approaches. For instance, lighter judokas benefited from countering leg attacks with arm or sacrifice techniques to score waza-ari, while heavier judokas favored leg-to-leg counterattacks, often achieving ippon. The results suggest that judokas and coaches could benefit from a more systematic focus on grip stability, strategic positional work, and transition efficiency, particularly from standing to ground. This research contributes valuable insights into optimal techniques and strategies for visually impaired judokas, providing clear guidelines for training and competition.
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spelling doaj-art-b83cbbfdeb1a458ba248aabcf6ba544a2024-11-26T17:49:24ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114221059410.3390/app142210594The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category AnalysisAlfonso Gutiérrez-Santiago0Anxo Fernández-Moscoso1Xoana Reguera-López-de-la-Osa2Antonio José Silva-Pinto3Juan Carlos Argibay-González4Iván Prieto-Lage5Observational Research Group, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, SpainObservational Research Group, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, SpainEducation, Physical Activity and Health Research Group (Gies10-DE3), Galicia Sur Health Research, Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), SERGAS-UVIGO, 36208 Vigo, SpainObservational Research Group, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, SpainObservational Research Group, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, SpainObservational Research Group, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, SpainIn Para-judo, the technical actions and tactical situations suitable for scoring in a combat have not been studied. The aim of this research was to determine the technical–tactical patterns of scoring actions in Para-judo, focusing on weight categories. An observational methodology was employed to conduct this study. The sample consisted of all male judokas with visual impairment (<i>n</i> = 172) in the senior category who participated in the World Championships held in Odivelas in 2018. A total of 232 combats and 313 scoring actions were analyzed. To obtain the results, we used different analytical techniques with SPSS: descriptive analysis, chi-square test, and T-pattern analysis. The significance level used was <i>p</i> < 0.05. Key findings show that the majority of scoring actions occurred in the first two minutes of combat, highlighting the importance of early initiative. Techniques such as ashi-waza, te-waza, and sutemi-waza demonstrated particular effectiveness across categories, with a focus on movements like sumi-otoshi, ouchi-gari, and ko-soto-gake. Moreover, the most common grip—lapel-sleeve—proved advantageous, aiding judokas in controlling the bout and achieving scores, especially when coupled with effective transition techniques. The study’s weight-specific analysis further revealed distinct patterns, emphasizing the importance of tailored training approaches. For instance, lighter judokas benefited from countering leg attacks with arm or sacrifice techniques to score waza-ari, while heavier judokas favored leg-to-leg counterattacks, often achieving ippon. The results suggest that judokas and coaches could benefit from a more systematic focus on grip stability, strategic positional work, and transition efficiency, particularly from standing to ground. This research contributes valuable insights into optimal techniques and strategies for visually impaired judokas, providing clear guidelines for training and competition.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10594para-judotechniquescoringvisually impairedT-patternweight categories
spellingShingle Alfonso Gutiérrez-Santiago
Anxo Fernández-Moscoso
Xoana Reguera-López-de-la-Osa
Antonio José Silva-Pinto
Juan Carlos Argibay-González
Iván Prieto-Lage
The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category Analysis
Applied Sciences
para-judo
technique
scoring
visually impaired
T-pattern
weight categories
title The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category Analysis
title_full The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category Analysis
title_fullStr The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category Analysis
title_full_unstemmed The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category Analysis
title_short The Technical–Tactical Patterns of Scoring Actions in Male Visually Impaired Judokas: A Weight Category Analysis
title_sort technical tactical patterns of scoring actions in male visually impaired judokas a weight category analysis
topic para-judo
technique
scoring
visually impaired
T-pattern
weight categories
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10594
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