Aggressive Behavior as a Function of Taekwondo Ranking

Abstract

This study examined the effect taekwondo training has on the level of aggression of children between the ages of 6 and 11 yr. 68 students (boys and girls) were tested using a behavior checklist designed to measure children's aggression. Analysis indicated a significant inverse relationship between the children's taekwondo rank and their aggression.

Competitive Martial Arts and Aggressiveness: A 2-yr. Longitudinal Study among Young Boys

“…While numerous authors have pointed out the pernicious effects of sporting practice on aggressiveness (Cataldi, 1980;Bredemeier, Shields, Weiss, & Cooper, 1986, 1987Russell, 1993;Begg, LangIey, Moffitt, & Marshall, 1996), competitive martial arts are st111 often considered a way to acquire emotional and behavioral self-control. Analysis of literature dealing specifically with Asian combat sports indicates a certain homogeneity in results, namely, a decrease in the aggressiveness over the years of practice (Nosanchuk, 1981;Daniels & Thornton, 1990;Skelton, Glynn, & Berta, 1991;Lamarre & Nosanchuk, 1999), especially when traditionally taught (Trulson, 1986;Nosanchuk & MacNeil, 1989).…”

Treating Violence in the School through Traditional Martial Arts

“…Those engaged in nontraditional karate demonstrated a marked tendency for increased aggressiveness. Skelton, Glynn, and Berta (1991) analyzed the effects of karate training (tae kwon do) on children's rate of aggressiveness. They studied 68 children aged 6 through 11.…”

Effect of Traditional Judo Training on Aggressiveness among Young Boys

“…Most studies d e a h g with the relationships between competitive martial arts and aggression tend to support the hypothesis that these dsciplines lead to a decrease in aggressiveness (Nosanchuk, 1981;Trulson, 1986;Nosanchuk & MacNeil, 1989;Daniels & Thornton, 1990;Skelton, Glynn, & Berta, 1991). Except for T d s o n ' s study (1986), however, all others are crosssectional in design and thus cannot come to conclusions on the effect of training, even though this hypothesis remains plausible.…”