To Compare the Effect of High Intensity Interval Training and Plyometric Training on Agility in Intermediate Kumite Karate Players by the end of Six Weeks: A Comparative Study.
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Background: Karate kumite is a dynamic combat sport that requires rapid directional changes, explosive movements, speed, coordination, and balance. Agility plays a crucial role in successful offensive and defensive performance during kumite matches. Among various conditioning methods, Plyometric Training and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are commonly used to improve athletic performance; however, limited research has compared their specific effects on agility in intermediate kumite karate players.
Aim: To compare the effects of Plyometric Training and High-Intensity Interval Training on agility in intermediate kumite karate players using the Illinois Agility Test over a period of six weeks.
Methodology: A comparative study was conducted on 40 intermediate kumite karate players aged 10–15 years selected through convenient sampling from karate coaching institutes. Participants were divided into two groups of 20 each. Group A received Plyometric Training, while Group B underwent HIIT training. Both groups trained twice weekly for six weeks with sessions lasting 60 minutes. Agility was assessed before and after intervention using the Illinois Agility Test. Statistical analysis was performed using paired and unpaired t-tests.
Results: Both groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in agility after six weeks (p < 0.001). Group A (Plyometric Training) showed a greater improvement, with mean agility scores improving from 14.76 ± 0.63 seconds to 12.89 ± 0.57 seconds. Group B (HIIT) improved from 14.75 ± 0.40 seconds to 14.61 ± 0.41 seconds. Comparison of post-test values revealed a significant difference between groups (t = 11.79, p < 0.001), indicating superior effectiveness of Plyometric Training in enhancing agility.
Conclusion: Both Plyometric Training and HIIT improved agility in intermediate kumite karate players; however, Plyometric Training demonstrated significantly greater improvement compared to HIIT after six weeks of intervention. Incorporating plyometric exercises into regular karate training programs may help enhance agility and overall athletic performance in kumite athletes.
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