The purpose of work is a study of interdependence between indexes specially-preparatory and general preparatory exercises of sportsmen (boxing, sporting hand-to-hand fight hopak, fencing). 42 sportsmen took part in researches. Statistical reliable intercommunications are set: a) indexes of force of shots by hands with the indexes of rate of single movement; b) indexes of force of shots by feet with indexes from maximal force of muscles (tractive forces); c) indexes of speed of shots by hands (pricking) with the indexes of distance of shove of balls by mass 300 gramme; d) indexes of speed of movement a step in a battle bar with indexes: speeds of shots by hands (pricking); e) indexes of frequency of shots of boxers and sportsmen hand-to-hand fight hopak with the indexes of frequency of movement (manoeuvring) on feet. Facilities which it is expedient to apply in the training process of single combats on this stage of long-term preparation are certain.

Purpose: to test and compare the indicators of dynamic balance by the method of star excursion balance test in sportsmen of different qualification in Kyokushin karate. Material and methods. The results of the research were obtained at the Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskyi at the department of «Fencing, boxing and national martial arts» in the period October-November 2023. Qualified male Kyokushin karate fighters aged 18-22 years old in the amount of 21 people took part in the collection of experimental material, among which there were 13 representatives with a level of training 1-2 Dan, and 8 representatives with a level (student belts) not higher than 1 Kyu. Among the participants of the research there are champions and prize-winners of national and international competitions in Kyokushin karate. Methods of the research: the analysis of literary sources and materials from the Internet; measurement of basic anthropometrical indicators of sportsmen (height, weight, length of arms and legs); measurement of indicators of Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT); methods of mathematical statistics (calculation of statistical indicators of the arithmetic mean (Mean), standard deviation of the arithmetic mean (Std.Dev.), comparison of results by the statistical method Mann-Whitney U-test with the help of the standard package Statistica-7). Results: the advantage of anthropometrical indicators of group № 2 over group № 1 was established: 8 sportsmen with a level of fitness up to 1 Kyu have on average a little higher height, more body weight, longer arms and legs than 13 athletes with a level of 1-2 Dan. Highly skilled Kyokushin karate athletes with 1-2 Dan level of training outperform athletes with up to 1 Kyu level of training in most SEBT positions. The dominating advantage on average group indicators of SEBT of sportsmen of Kyokushin karate with a level of preparation 1-2 Dan over sportsmen with a level of preparation not higher than 1 Kyu testifies to regularity, and not accident of the received results. Conclusions. On the basis of objectively received indicators of Star Excursion Balance Test and anthropometrical data, it is possible to conclude that sportsmen of Kyokushin karate with a level of fitness 1-2 Dan at smaller anthropometrical indicators (height, weight, length of arms and legs) show better indicators of SEBT, than sportsmen with a level of fitness up to 1 Kyu. The Star Excursion Balance Test indicators reflect the amplitude characteristics of athletes' movements along with dynamic balance and are related to the skill level of athletes. Keywords: Kyokushin karate, qualification, single combat, Star Excursion Balance Test, dynamic balance.

Purpose: to compare the Star Excursion Balance Test performance of male representatives of karate, fencing, and hopak hand-to-hand combat. Material and methods. The study was conducted at the Ivan Bobersky Lviv State University of Physical Culture at the Department of Fencing, Boxing and National Martial Arts in the period November-December 2023. Qualified male athletes aged 18-22 in the number of 31 participated in the collection of experimental material, including there were 10 representatives of karate according to the WKF version, 12 representatives of fencing, 9 representatives of hopak hand-to-hand combat. Research methods: analysis of literary sources and materials from the Internet; pedagogical research; measurement of basic anthropometric indicators of athletes (height, body weight, length of arms and legs); measurement of Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT); methods of mathematical statistics. A comparison of the anthropometric indicators of karate fighters, fencers and hopak hand-to-hand combatants did not reveal any statistically significant differences between them. At the same time, swordsmen have slightly longer legs (98,4 cm) at the same height than hopak (96,3 cm) and karate (95,6 cm). Karate fighters with a relatively smaller height (177,2 cm) have relatively longer arms (78,8 cm) than swordsmen (179,5 cm and 75,9 cm, respectively) and representatives of hopak hand-to-hand combat (179,4 cm and 78,8 cm respectively). On average, the shortest arms in this study were found in fencers. In fencers, significantly better (Р<0,05) SEBT indicators of legs were found, compared to similar results of representatives of hand-to-hand combat hopak (positions 1, 2 of the left, and 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 of both legs) and karate (positions 1, 2, 4 of the left, and 5, 6, 7 of both legs). This can be explained by the specifics of training in this type of single combat. Fencers with relatively shorter arms demonstrate the same, and in some positions, relatively better SEBT results of the belt of the upper limbs, compared to representatives of karate (positions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 - left, 2, 4, 7, 8 - right) and hopak arm wrestling (positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 – left, 2, 3, 4, 7 – right). Karate fighters have a slight advantage in SEBT indicators of the upper belt (positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 - left) and lower limbs (positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - both legs), compared to the results of hopak hand-to-hand combatants, with somewhat smaller anthropometric indicators. Conclusions. The results of the work showed better indicators of SEBT in fencers, compared to representatives of karate version of WKF and hopak hand-to-hand combat. This is especially observed in SEBT indicators of the lower extremities. This fact is explained by the specificity of many years of training in fencing, where the result depends precisely on the development of the athletes' lower limbs. At the same time, SEBT indicators of the upper limbs in fencers do not have the same bright manifestation. Karate fighters have some advantage in the SEBT indicators of the upper and lower limb belt, compared to the SEBT indicators of hopak hand-to-hand combatants. Given the above, we can conclude that long-term training in a particular type of martial arts has its own imprint on anthropometric and SEBT indicators.

Purpose: to perform a comparison of the Star Excursion Balance Test indicators in men of various types of martial arts with left- and right-sided motor asymmetry. Material and methods. The results of the study were obtained at the Ivan Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture at the Department of Fencing, Boxing and National Martial Arts in the period October-December 2023. Qualified male martial artists aged 18-22 in the number of 84 participated in the collection of experimental material: 11 representatives WKF karate (including 1 left-hander), 12 members of fencing (including 2 left-handers), 9 representatives of hopak hand-to-hand combat (including 1 left-hander), 31 representatives of boxing (including 12 left-handers), 21 representatives of Kyokushinkai karate (among whom there was 1 left-handed person). Research methods: analysis of literary sources and materials from the Internet; survey (questionnaire); measurement of anthropometric indicators of athletes (height, body weight, length of arms and legs); measurement of Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT); methods of mathematical statistics. Results: right-handed martial artists (n=67) had an anthropometric advantage over left-handed martial artists (n=17): height – 178.1 cm versus 177,5 cm, respectively, body weight – 70,9 kg versus 66,8 kg, length arms – 76,7 cm vs. 73,9 cm (P<0,05), leg length – 95,0 cm vs. 91,8 cm. Comparison of SEBT indicators revealed: left-handed group has better SEBT indicators in almost all positions, as on the left side of the body, as well as on the right. When comparing indicators of all 8 positions of SEBT of the left leg in right-handed and left-handed players, it was found that left-handed players had significantly (P<0,05) better indicators in positions 6 and 7. Left-handed martial artists demonstrated significantly (P<0,05) the best SEBT indicators in positions 6, 7, 8 of the right leg than right-handed martial artists. SEBT indicators of both right and left arms showed that positions 7, 8 of both left and right arms were significantly (P<0,05) better than those of right-handers. A separate phenomenal result is the specificity of passing the SEBT test by left-handed athletes: their results are significantly (P<0,05) better in the most difficult positions – 6, 7, 8, and in each of the four limbs of the body, regardless of motor asymmetry. Conclusions. The results of the work demonstrated phenomenal SEBT indicators in left-handed martial artists, compared to right-handed martial artists. This phenomenon is observed in all SEBT indicators of the lower and upper limbs of the left and right sides of the body: indicators of all SEBT positions in left-handed athletes are better than in right-handed athletes. Lefties reliably dominate in the most difficult positions of the test – 6, 7, 8, both in the girdle of the upper limbs and in the balance and flexibility of the lower limbs, regardless of asymmetry. This phenomenon is observed against the background of left-handed athletes lagging behind right-handed athletes according to anthropometric indicators. In view of the above, we assume that left-handed athletes have special properties of neuromuscular activity that require special in-depth research.

Purpose: to compare dynamic balance indicators using the Star Excursion Balance Test method in male athletes from Kyokushin karate, boxing, and WKF karate. Material and methods. The study was conducted at the Ivan Bobersky Lviv State University of Physical Culture at the Department of Fencing, Boxing, and National Martial Arts in the period November-December 2023. The collection of experimental material was attended by qualified male fighters aged 18-22 years, in the amount of 52 people, among whom there were 10 representatives of karate according to the WKF version (Masters of Sports of Ukraine - 4, candidates for Masters of Sports - 6), 23 representatives of boxing (Masters of Sports of Ukraine - 2, candidates for Masters of Sports - 6 and 15 athletes of the first sports category), 19 representatives of Kyokushinkai karate (according to the Japanese qualification belt system, holders of black belts 1-2 Dan - 11 men and 8 - qualifications not higher than 1 Kyu, according to the national qualification system, 5 Masters of Sports of Ukraine, 6 - candidates for Masters of Sports, and 8 athletes of the first sports category). Research methods: analysis of literary sources and materials from the Internet; measurement of basic anthropometric indicators of athletes (height, body weight, length of arms and legs); measurement of SEBT indicators; methods of mathematical statistics. Results: WKF karatekas have a slight advantage over Kyokushinkai karatekas in arm's length (78.8 cm vs. 76,3 cm) leg length (95,6 cm vs. 94,6 cm), and height (177,2 cm vs. 177,0 cm), and body weight (71,6 kg vs. 71,5 kg) are on average the same in both groups. WKF karatekas are slightly superior to boxers in height (177,2 cm vs. 176,8 cm), significantly in body weight (71,6 kg vs. 66,1 kg), and their arm and leg lengths are significantly greater (p<0,05) than boxers (78,8 cm vs. 74,0 cm, and 95,6 cm vs. 91,2 cm, respectively). Kyokushinkai karate athletes have a slight advantage over boxers in terms of arm and leg length in terms of anthropometric indicators, but with the same height, they are significantly (p<0,05) heavier than boxers in terms of body weight (71,6 kg versus 66,1 kg). A significant difference was found in the indicators of all SEBT positions of all four limbs in favor of Kyokushinkai karate athletes compared to WKF karate athletes. It is statistically significant (p<0,05) in positions 6, 7 of the left leg and position 7 of the right leg: there is a significant difference in favor of Kyokushinkai karate athletes in the indicators of the hands, and position 8 of the right hand differs significantly (p<0,05). Between WKF karatekas and boxers, a significant difference was found in the indicators of all positions of the left and right legs in favor of boxers, while it is statistically significant (p0,05) advantage of Kyokushinkai style karatekas over boxers was found in most SEBT positions of the left leg (1-6 and 8), and their right leg positions are also slightly better (p>0,05) in directions 1-5. In contrast, boxers have significantly higher indicators in positions 6, 7, and 8 of the right leg. Comparison of SEBT indicators of both hands in pairs in the same positions in boxers and Kyokushinkai karatekas revealed a certain symmetry with a slight difference of 1-2 cm. Conclusions. As a result of the work, it was established: that WKF karatekas, in the presence of anthropometric advantages, showed lower SEBT dynamic balance indicators than representatives of Kyokushinkai karate and boxing; with lower anthropometric indicators, Kyokushinkai karatekas showed better dynamic balance indicators in all SEBT positions, with significantly higher results in difficult test positions 6, 7, 8 than WKF karatekas; WKF karatekas have significantly lower SEBT indicators in position 7 when performing the test with their feet than boxers and Kyokushinkai karatekas; The indicators of positions 6, 7, 8 of the boxers' supporting right leg reflect the asymmetrical influence of the specifics of their fighting stance on the indicators of SEBT dynamic balance; there is symmetry in the SEBT indicators of the upper extremities in boxers and Kyokushinkai style karatekas. The SEBT indicators are to some extent influenced by the current training system in each of the types of martial arts presented in our study.

Purpose. To identify the features of motor asymmetry in boxers and Kyokushinkai karate fighters when performing a weighted ball push at a distance and dynamometry testing. Material and methods. The results of the study were obtained at the Ivan Bobersky Lviv State University of Physical Culture at the Department of Fencing, Boxing and National Martial Arts in September 2024. Physically healthy boxers (n=18) and Kyokushinkai karate athletes (n=11) aged 18-22, who are students of the university, participated in the collection of experimental material. Among the boxers there were 15 right-handed and 3 left-handed, and among the karate players there were 10 right-handed and 1 left-handed (information on the profile of their functional asymmetry was obtained by interviewing during testing). Research methods: analysis of literary sources and materials from the Internet; pedagogical testing using a 4 kg medicine ball push at a distance; deadlift and hand dynamometry; methods of mathematical statistics. Results. No significant differences were found between the groups of boxers and Kyokushinkai karatekas in terms of deadlift and hand dynamometry, and medicine ball push (p>0,05). Comparison of the test results within each group (both boxers and Kyokushinkai karatekas separately) did not reveal any significant differences between the dominant and non-dominant hands in hand dynamometry indicators. Significant differences were found between the ball-pushing performance of the dominant and non-dominant hands in both boxers (p<0,001) and karatekas (p<0,01). The boxers’ deadlift dynamometry indicators have a significant (p<0,05) correlation with the indicators of their dominant hand – in the hand dynamometry (r=0,523) and ball push (r=0,499) tests. The karatekas’ deadlift dynamometry indicators have a significant correlation (p<0,05) with their indicators of both the dominant and non-dominant hand – in the hand dynamometry tests (r=0,825 and r=0,762, respectively) and the ball push (r=0,605 and r=0,662, respectively). A probable relationship between the indicators of the medicine ball push and hand dynamometry: absent in boxers, present in karatekas on both the dominant and non-dominant sides. Conclusions. The most informative and reliable test for determining the optimal fighting stance is testing in pushing a weighted (medicine) ball to a distance alternately from the left-sided and right-sided fighting stance. The optimal stance is one from which the athlete, under the test conditions, is able to push the ball as far as possible. The use of hand dynamometry testing is uninformative in terms of detecting manual asymmetry. The results of the study show that boxers have a correlation between the indicators of deadlift dynamometry with the weighted ball push and hand dynamometry only on the dominant side of the body, which indicates the manifestations of asymmetry of movements. Kyokushinkai style karatekas have correlations between deadlift dynamometry with the indicators of ball push and hand dynamometry evenly on both sides of the body, which indicates a certain symmetry in the level of their preparedness. The results obtained in this work indirectly coincide with the results of our studies using the SEBT method, and confirm asymmetry in boxers and symmetry in Kyokushinkai karatekas.