Beneficios del entrenamiento pliométrico en el rendimiento del Kumite juvenil: revisión sistemática

Abstract

Karate-Do is a Japanese martial art with combat roots in Okinawa, popularized by Funakoshi. Nowadays, it is practiced both traditionally and as a sport in the modalities of Kata and Kumite (combat). Physical preparation, particularly explosive strength, is essential in Karate sports and is developed through plyometric methods involving fast and explosive movements. However, limitations in content selection, load dosage, and evaluation systems challenge the ideal development of this ability. This study aimed to analyze plyometric training practices in youth Kumite athletes through a systematic review to enhance the performance of combat athletes. A qualitative-descriptive research approach was used following the PRISMA methodology and percentage analysis techniques. Articles were selected from databases such as Scimago, Science Direct, Latindex, Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, and academic digital repositories from 2019 to 2024. The search was conducted using keywords such as "Plyometrics," "Kumite," "Karate," and "Explosive Strength." Inclusion criteria that required a direct relationship between analyzing plyometric training practices in youth Kumite athletes during the specified periods were applied. The expected results aim to contribute to the martial arts community by analyzing recent studies demonstrating the benefits of plyometric training in Kumite, establishing effective methodologies to enhance explosive strength and combat performance, and proposing areas for improvement for future research focused on plyometric training in Karate-Do. Keywords: Plyometrics, Kumite, Karate, Explosive Strenght