Characteristics of Time and Movement on Takedown Female World Champion Wrestlers

Abstract

    This study focused on the takedown movements of female Japanese World Champion wrestlers in competition. Take down time which conducted from touching leg to getting point and these movements of two World champions were compared with those of other of other high level athletes.
    As a result, World Champion had much higher number of effective takedown and much shorter the takedown time than other wrestlers. The following four findings were obtained as characteristics of a successful takedown movement.
1）Stayed in a forward leaning stance.
2）Head direct movement toward trajectory with little up and down motion.
3）The step back (jab step) of the trail leg was short.
4）Takes a leg attack with the opponentʼs loss of balance.
    It is thought that a practical application of these findings could result in more effective coaching and training.