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The Study Focuses on National Taekwondo Athletes, Rather Than a Specific Disease or Medical ConditionIFJP-TKDNCT07656064

Impact Force and Jump Performance in Taekwondo

A study testing Performance Assessment Protocol in people with The Study Focuses on National Taekwondo Athletes, Rather Than a Specific Disease or Medical Condition, run by Bayburt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

he goal of this study is to examine the relationship between countermovement jump performance and kick impact power in elite Taekwondo athletes and to evaluate these variables across gender and weight categories. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Performance Assessment Protocol
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
32 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jun 2025to 1 Jan 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Elite Taekwondo athletes with international competition experience Training regularly (minimum 6 sessions per week) No lower extremity injury affecting performance in the last 6 months Voluntary participation with written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Current musculoskeletal injury or pain affecting performance History of lower limb surgery in the past 12 months Use of performance-enhancing drugs or stimulants before testing Failure to complete all performance tests (CMJ and kicking protocols) Non-compliance with pre-test instructions (diet, rest, or activity restrictions)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Bayburt Unıversity

    Bayburt, Merkez, 69000

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Relationship Between Relative Impact Force and Jumping Performance in Taekwondo Athletes

he goal of this study is to examine the relationship between countermovement jump performance and kick impact power in elite Taekwondo athletes and to evaluate these variables across gender and weight categories. The main questions it aims to answer are whether jump performance is associated with kick impact power and whether these variables differ according to weight class and gender.

Thirty-two elite Taekwondo athletes with international experience participated in the study. Participants performed countermovement jump tests to assess anaerobic power and sport-specific kicking tests to measure impact power. Data were analyzed using correlation, t-tests, ANOVA, and Kruskal-Wallis tests, with post-hoc comparisons where appropriate.

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Participants performed:

countermovement jump tests to assess explosive lower-limb power sport-specific kicking tests to measure impact force laboratory-based performance assessments using biomechanical measurements

Read the detailed description

This study employed a cross-sectional observational design to investigate the association between lower-limb explosive power and sport-specific striking performance in elite Taekwondo athletes.

Force and power-related variables were obtained under standardized testing conditions in a controlled laboratory environment. Participants completed countermovement jump (CMJ) assessments following a standardized warm-up protocol. CMJ performance was used as an indicator of global lower-limb explosive capacity.

Sport-specific impact performance was evaluated using standardized kicking tasks, including dominant and non-dominant Roundhouse Kick (RK) and Side Kick (SK) techniques. Impact-related variables were recorded using validated biomechanical measurement equipment capable of capturing force-related output during striking. All trials were performed with consistent target height and distance to ensure comparability between participants.

Athletes were grouped according to official weight categories and gender in order to examine potential inter-group differences in performance characteristics. Data normality was tested prior to inferential analysis. Depending on distribution assumptions, parametric or non-parametric statistical tests were applied. Relationships between CMJ performance and kick impact variables were examined using correlation analysis, while group differences were assessed using appropriate comparative statistical tests.

All measurements were completed in a single testing session to minimize inter-session variability, and multiple trials were used for each performance test to ensure reliability.

Being tested
Performance Assessment Protocol
Keywords
Taekwondo performance, İmpact Power, Jumping Performance, Weight Categories, Relative impact power

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Performance Assessment ProtocolOther

    Also called CMJ and Kick Testing Protocol

    Participants underwent a standardized performance assessment protocol including countermovement jump (CMJ) testing and sport-specific kicking tests (Roundhouse Kick and Side Kick). Kick impact power was measured using a validated biomechanical force measurement system (PowerKube). No therapeutic or training intervention was applied. All assessments were conducted under controlled laboratory conditions to evaluate explosive power and sport-specific performance characteristics.

    Device: OptoJump Photoelectric Cell System The OptoJump system was used to measure countermovement jump (CMJ) height and assess lower extremity explosive power.

    Device: PowerKube Impact Measurement System The PowerKube device was used to measure kicking impact power (Roundhouse Kick and Side Kick) in watts.

    Procedure: Performance Testing Protocol Participants underwent anthropometric assessment, CMJ testing, and kicking performance tests under standardized laboratory conditions. No training or therapeutic interv

Study groups in NCT07656064
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Elite Taekwondo AthletesOtherParticipants were elite Taekwondo athletes who underwent standardized performance testing including countermovement jump (CMJ) assessment and sport-specific kicking tests (Roundhouse Kick and Side Kick). Kick impact power was measured using a validated force measurement system. No intervention was administered. All assessments were performed under controlled laboratory conditions.
Receives: Other: Performance Assessment Protocol

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Countermovement Jump (CMJ) height

    CMJ height was measured to assess lower-limb explosive power in ription: elite Taekwondo athletes using a validated photoelectric cell system.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Kick Impact Power (Roundhouse Kick and Side Kick)

    Impact power of dominant and non-dominant Roundhouse and Side Kicks was measured using a validated biomechanical force measurement system.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Jun 2026
  2. Study start1 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Aug 2025
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2026

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
This study involves a single-group, non-randomized observational assessment of performance variables. No intervention or treatment is applied; participants are evaluated under standardized testing conditions.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
32 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07656064
Sponsor's protocol ID
E-15604681-100-321083
Acronym
IFJP-TKD
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
4 Jun 2026
Last updated
18 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Individual participant data will not be shared as the study does not involve clinical patient data. The dataset consists of anonymized sports performance measurements collected for research purposes only.

Publications

  • Del Vecchio L, Whitting J, Hollier J, Keene A, Climstein M. Reliability and Practical Use of a Commercial Device for Measuring Punch and Kick Impact Kinetics. Sports (Basel). 2022 Dec 13;10(12):206. doi: 10.3390/sports10120206.

    PubMed 36548503
  • 14. Huang T, Tang W, Liu T, Hamill J, Hu C. Kinematic and kinetic demands on better roundhouse kick performances. 2022 Sept 26 [cited 2025 Nov]; Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2022.2122862

  • 13. Góra T, Mosler D, Langfort J, Wąsik J. Differences in Impact Force between Side Kicks and Turning Kicks in Male Practitioners of Taekwon-Do-Case Studies. Applied Sciences [Internet]. 2024 July 5 [cited 2025 Nov];14(13):5876-5876. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/app14135876

  • 12. Mejía NFM, Sánchez A, Cohen DD, Restrepo AD, Montoya S. Asociación entre potencia en SJ, CMJ y la fuerza aplicada en las patadas Bandal Chagi y Yeop Chagi de Taekwondo (Association between power in SJ, CMJ and the force applied in the Bandal Chagi and Yeop Chagi kicks of Taekwondo). Retos [Internet]. 2024 Apr 11 [cited 2025 Dec];55:642-9. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v55.102997

  • 11. Buśko K, Staniak Z, Łach P, Mazur-Różycka J, Michalski R, Górski M. Comparison of two boxing training simulators. Biomedical Human Kinetics [Internet]. 2014 Dec 11 [cited 2025 Dec];6(1). Available from: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2014-0022

  • Busko K, Staniak Z, Szark-Eckardt M, Nikolaidis PT, Mazur-Rozycka J, Lach P, Michalski R, Gajewski J, Gorski M. Measuring the force of punches and kicks among combat sport athletes using a modified punching bag with an embedded accelerometer. Acta Bioeng Biomech. 2016;18(1):47-54.

    PubMed 27149957
  • 9. Ojeda-Aravena A, Kons RL, Martín EBS, Azócar-Gallardo J, Dopico-Calvo X. Achieving Competitive Excellence in Taekwondo: The Relationship Between Unloaded Countermovement Jump Kinetic Variables and Sport-Specific Motor Tasks. Biomechanics [Internet]. 2025 Sept 12 [cited 2025 Dec];5(3):70-70. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics5030070

  • 8. Pérez CF, Torres IE, Solves OÁ, Molina-García J. Capacıdad De Generacıón De Fuerzas De Golpeo Y Tıempo De Ejecucıón Según La Categoría De Peso En Taekwondo. E-balonmano com Journal Sports Science [Internet]. 2011 Mar 1 [cited 2025 Oct];7(1):23-9. Available from: https://dehesa.unex.es/bitstream/10662/6631/1/1885-7019_7_S_23.pdf

  • Ouergui I, Delleli S, Apollaro G, Messaoudi H, Kons RL, Bridge CA, Chtourou H, Franchini E, Faelli E, Ardigo LP. Relationships Between Sport-Specific Anaerobic Tests, Interlimb Asymmetry, and Bilateral Deficit as Measured from Vertical Jump Performances in Highly Trained Taekwondo Athletes. Sports (Basel). 2025 Mar 28;13(4):103. doi: 10.3390/sports13040103.

    PubMed 40278729
  • 6. Burke DT. The Kicking Process in Tae Kwon Do: A Biomechanical Analysis; Running title: Biomechanical Analysis of Taekwondo. International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal [Internet]. 2017 Mar 28 [cited 2025 Sept];1(1). Available from: https://doi.org/10.15406/ipmrj.2017.01.00002

  • Jia M, Ma Y, Huang R, Liu L, Wang Z, Lin S, Peng Q, Xiong J, Zheng W. Correlation analysis between biomechanical characteristics of lower extremities during front roundhouse kick in Taekwondo and effective scores of electronic protectors. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2024 Jun 21;12:1364095. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1364095. eCollection 2024.

    PubMed 38974657
  • Corcoran D, Climstein M, Whitting J, Del Vecchio L. Impact Force and Velocities for Kicking Strikes in Combat Sports: A Literature Review. Sports (Basel). 2024 Mar 6;12(3):74. doi: 10.3390/sports12030074.

    PubMed 38535737
  • 3. Lenetsky S, Uthoff A, Coyne J, Cronin J. A Review of Striking Force in Full-Contact Combat Sport Athletes: Methods of Assessment. Strength and conditioning journal [Internet]. 2021 Apr 20 [cited 2025 Nov];44(1):71-83. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000643

  • Jia M, Liu L, Huang R, Ma Y, Lin S, Peng Q, Xiong J, Wang Z, Zheng W. Correlation analysis between biomechanical characteristics of taekwondo double roundhouse kick and effective scoring of electronic body protector. Front Physiol. 2024 Jan 11;14:1269345. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1269345. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 38274047
  • Apollaro G, Panasci M, Franchini E, Morganti G, Ruggeri P, Falco C, Faelli E. Relationships between sport-specific tests and their validity in predicting the time-motion profile in international taekwondo matches. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2025 Nov 10;17(1):323. doi: 10.1186/s13102-025-01371-4.

    PubMed 41214825

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Performance Assessment Protocol in people with The Study Focuses on National Taekwondo Athletes, Rather Than a Specific Disease or Medical Condition, run by Bayburt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Countermovement Jump (CMJ) height (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07656064, which also lists 15 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jun 2026.

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