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Introduction; So far, the studies on the importance of physical fitness in judo training concerned most often mature sportsmen, who competed on higher levels. This is why the aim of the present research was to determine the relationship between the general physical fitness and the specific fitness of 8- and 9-year old girls. Materials and methods: 81 girls aged 8 and 9 years participated in the study. To evaluate the level of general fitness, the girls had to complete an obstacle course consisting of the following exercises: passing through the hoop (diameter of 55 cm), a forward roll on a mattress, passing under the hurdle (75 cm), going around the cone and running back (12 m), and then performing all the tasks again. To evaluate the specific physical fitness, a sumo tournament was conducted (with a division on weight categories). Results: Twelve participants won in the sumo tournament as well as in the obstacle course race. Also twelve girls took the last place in both competitions. A significant negative correlation was observed between the number of the fights won and the time obtained during passing the obstacle course. This indicates that the participants who completed the obstacle course faster won more often in the direct combat as well. Conclusions: The girls who completed the obstacle course faster also won more often in the direct combat. Therefore, physical fitness should be considered the key factor in sports competition among child novice athletes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
