Description
The data were collected as part of a Master by Research project.
This study examines factors influencing punching force in combat sports, focusing on jab and cross punches. While punching force has been widely studied in boxing, research across various combat sports remains limited. This research addresses that gap by analysing punching force among amateur and recreational athletes from multiple disciplines (boxing, karate, kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo). Additionally, it explores the role of lower body isometric strength and self-reported training habits, including technical skills and strength and conditioning (S&C).
Seventeen participants (15 male, 2 female), aged 18 to 50, were recruited from combat sports clubs across Scotland, using criterion and snowballing sampling methods. Twelve competed at the amateur level, while five were non-competitive. Anthropometrics were measured using a digital scale (Tanita MC-780MA P Multi Frequency Segmental Body Composition Analyser). Punching force was assessed via a 200Hz wall-mounted force platform in the following sequences: 1) jab, 2) cross, and 3) jab and cross combinations, under static and moving conditions. Lower body isometric strength was tested using a custom-built isometric chair, and a self-reported survey captured training habits.
This dataset includes:
• Participant Information Sheet
• Blank consent form
• Lab dataset for lower body isometric strength assessment with a custom-built isometric chair
• Lab dataset assessing punch force using 200Hz wall-mounted force platform
• Data for: self-reported survey of training habits
Full details of the methodology are available in Chapter 3 of the accompanying thesis 'An Exploratory Analysis of Factors Influencing Punching Force in Combat Sports, With a Specific Focus on the Jab and the Cross ' (pp. 23-44). The thesis also contains a copy of the self-report survey (pp. 115-128).
This study examines factors influencing punching force in combat sports, focusing on jab and cross punches. While punching force has been widely studied in boxing, research across various combat sports remains limited. This research addresses that gap by analysing punching force among amateur and recreational athletes from multiple disciplines (boxing, karate, kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo). Additionally, it explores the role of lower body isometric strength and self-reported training habits, including technical skills and strength and conditioning (S&C).
Seventeen participants (15 male, 2 female), aged 18 to 50, were recruited from combat sports clubs across Scotland, using criterion and snowballing sampling methods. Twelve competed at the amateur level, while five were non-competitive. Anthropometrics were measured using a digital scale (Tanita MC-780MA P Multi Frequency Segmental Body Composition Analyser). Punching force was assessed via a 200Hz wall-mounted force platform in the following sequences: 1) jab, 2) cross, and 3) jab and cross combinations, under static and moving conditions. Lower body isometric strength was tested using a custom-built isometric chair, and a self-reported survey captured training habits.
This dataset includes:
• Participant Information Sheet
• Blank consent form
• Lab dataset for lower body isometric strength assessment with a custom-built isometric chair
• Lab dataset assessing punch force using 200Hz wall-mounted force platform
• Data for: self-reported survey of training habits
Full details of the methodology are available in Chapter 3 of the accompanying thesis 'An Exploratory Analysis of Factors Influencing Punching Force in Combat Sports, With a Specific Focus on the Jab and the Cross ' (pp. 23-44). The thesis also contains a copy of the self-report survey (pp. 115-128).
| Date made available | 17 Jan 2025 |
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| Publisher | Abertay University |
| Date of data production | 26 Feb 2023 - 19 Mar 2023 |
Student theses
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An exploratory analysis of factors influencing punching force in combat sports, with a specific focus on the jab and the cross
Rotmistrovsky, A. (Author), Babraj, J. (Supervisor) & Lorimer, R. (Supervisor), 4 Nov 2024Student thesis: Masters Thesis › Masters by Research
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