ReviewJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024
Martial Arts as a Tool for Enhancing Attention and Executive Function: Implications for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - A Literature Review.
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- Physical exercise as a non-pharmacological strategy for ADHD considering neurobiological mechanisms, cognitive benefits, and practical recommendations: a narrative review.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2026Review
- Effects of Martial Arts Intervention in Children and Young People with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Meditation in Motion: Sport Type and Meditation Level Shape Gut Microbiota Profiles in Aikido and Tai Chi Practitioners.Microorganisms · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between Alexithymia, Impulsivity, and Aggression in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes.European journal of sport science · 2026Article
- Effect of Two Types of Open-Skill Training on Cognitive Functions: The Case of Parkour.European journal of sport science · 2025Article
- Neural mechanisms and social support for mental health in old age by martial arts exercise.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Review
- Promoting holistic wellbeing during the polycrisis: An essay on inner development through the martial art of Wing Chun.PLOS mental health · 2025Article
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Abstract
With a focus on its implications for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this review study seeks to investigate the possible advantages of martial arts training on attention and executive function. Common cognitive impairments seen in a variety of psychiatric diseases, such as depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, include difficulties in attention and executive function. Training in martial arts, which is known for its demanding physical and mental requirements, has drawn interest as a potential intervention for improving cognitive function. An overview of the most recent research on how martial arts training affects focus and executive function is given in this publication. The results demonstrate the potential of martial arts as a strategy for enhancing executive function and attention-related cognitive functions. The article also explores the implications of adding martial arts instruction to CBT therapies, arguing that doing so might be a beneficial supplementary strategy to improve treatment outcomes. With information on the possible advantages of martial arts training for attention and executive function, this review paper adds to the expanding corpus of research on non-pharmacological therapies for cognitive enhancement.
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