Psychophysiologacal characteristics as indicators of selection in martial arts

Abstract

During the first stage of research, we analyzed the features of selection and criteria for talent in sports. At the second stage of research, we conducted a survey of fencing, karate and boxing coaches, and identified criteria for talent in martial arts. After that, we hold the measurement of psychophysiological characteristics of fencers, boxers and karate fighters at the stage of maximum realization of individual capabilities and at the stage of specialized basic training. The characteristics we measured were simple visual-motor reaction, distinction reaction, choice reaction, resistance to obstacles, reaction to a moving object and strength endurance. In conclusion, we have defined informative psychophysiological criteria of giftedness in martial arts, supplemented scientific data on psychophysiological characteristics in martial arts.