Jump training may give sanda fighters faster kicks
NCT ID NCT07617831
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether combining strength training with plyometric (jump) exercises improves leg performance and kick speed in Sanda athletes. Thirty male Sanda fighters were split into two groups: one did only strength training, the other added plyometric jumps. After 8 weeks, researchers measured jump distance, jump height, agility, and kick speed. The goal was to see if the combined training leads to better lower-limb power and sport-specific performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Strength training and plyometric training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help coaches design better training programs to improve leg power and kick speed in Sanda athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 male athletes. Results may not apply to other groups or sports, and the training may not work for everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Male Sanda athletes aged 18-25 years. Holders of National Second-Class Athlete certification or above. Provided written informed consent before participation. Exclusion Criteria: Recent musculoskeletal injury, particularly of the lower limbs. Any contraindication to high-intensity training. Participation in additional structured strength or plyometric training during the previous 8 weeks.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China