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Ancient arts boost MMA performance: study shows aikido and tai chi improve flexibility and power

NCT ID NCT07329504

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding Aikido or Tai Chi training can help mixed martial arts (MMA) players improve their joint flexibility, reaction time, and explosive power. Thirty-eight athletes aged 18-30 trained for 8 weeks, three times a week. Researchers measured flexibility, agility, and jump height before and after the program to see if these gentle martial arts could enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female mixed martial arts players' age 18-30 years will be included. * Participants must engage in physical activity (2-3 times a week) (20). * Players have training experience of Aikido and Taijiquan training (21). * Participants must have minimum one year experience of mixed martial arts training (22). Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with sustained injuries (fractures, sprains and stress) will be excluded. * Pregnant and lactating females will be excluded. * Those participants taking medicine will be excluded. * Participants with known history of joint disease or chronic illness. * Participants engaged in other high intensity physical training outside of MMA.

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Sports physical therapy

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Locations

  • Roar Martial Arts Fitness Club

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54790, Pakistan

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