EFFECT OF AGILITY TRAINING ON THE STRENGTH PERFORMANCE OF TAEKWONDO PLAYERS

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an agility training program on the strength
performance of Taekwondo players.
Method: For the study, twenty male Taekwondo players (between age of 18 and 23) who had
competed at the national level were chosen from Khangabok Taekwondo Academy in Manipur,
India. The subject were divided into two equal groups at randomly: a control group (n = 10) and
an experimental group (n = 10). The leg lift dynamometer and vertical jump tests were used to
evaluate both groups' maximum and explosive strength performance before to the intervention in
order to establish the baseline relevance of the chosen variables. Following the collection of pre
test data, the experimental group received agility training for six weeks, five days a week (Monday
through Friday). The control group, did not receive any special training and carried on with their
usual routine.
Result: It revealed that the experimental group showed significant improvements in both
maximum and explosive strength compared to the control group. The mean and standard deviation
of explosive strength for the experimental group were 19.84 ± 1.39 in the pre-test and 20.55 ± 1.08
in the post-test. For maximum strength, the values were 130.47± 19.67 in the pre-test and 133.73
± 18.84 in the post-test. The significant improvements in explosive strength and maximum strength
performance in the experimental group are likely attributed to the six-week agility training
program, which facilitated quick physical adaptation among the Taekwondo players.

Conclusion: This study concludes that six weeks of agility training can enhance the strength
performance of Taekwondo players. Additionally, this training method has proven to significantly
enhance the overall athleticism and performance of Taekwondo players, leading to better results
on the field.