Periodization Model for Costa Rican Taekwondo Athletes

Authors/Creators

Pedro Carazo-Vargas
José M. González-Ravé
Robert U. Newton, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
José Moncada-Jiménez

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe the conditioning of elite taekwondo competitors based on the block-periodized training model. this model of periodization has been used by the Costa Rican National Taekwondo Team and guided their physical preparation for International Competitions including the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games. examples of drills performed are presented for a macrocycle of preparation aimed to develop physical and technical qualities required for successful preparation in this combat sport.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

2015

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

Publisher

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

School

School of Exercise and Health Sciences

RAS ID

21591

Comments

Carazo-Vargas, P., González-Ravé, J. M., Newton, R. U., & Moncada-Jiménez, J. (2015). Periodization model for Costa Rican taekwondo athletes. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 37(3), 74-83. Available here

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