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ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2026

Key technical-tactical structures and anthropometric predictors of success in elite K1 kickboxing: a logistic regression based model.

Dražen Čular, Matej Babić, Goran Jelaska, Igor Jelaska, Dino Belošević

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Dražen ČularFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia.
Matej BabićFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia.
Goran JelaskaVirovitica County Hospital, Virovitica, Croatia.
Igor JelaskaFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia.
Dino BeloševićFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia.

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Abstract

Background: K1 kickboxing is an elite combat sport that combines striking techniques (punches, kicks, knee strikes) with tactical decision-making and anthropometric advantages. Success in K1 matches depends on both technical-tactical (TE-TA) structures and physical characteristics. However, few studies have developed comprehensive predictive models that integrate these factors to explain match outcomes in elite K1 competition. Objective: This study was to identify a model of success that incorporates key technical-tactical (TE-TA) structures and anthropometric characteristics that predict the outcome of kickboxing matches under K1 rules. Methods: A total of 96 qualifying matches for the K1 Final Grand Prix in Japan, comprising 192 fighter appearances from tournaments held between 1995 and 2012, were analyzed using logistic regression. Model fit was evaluated using the Hosmer-Lemeshow test, and discriminative power was assessed via Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. Results: The Hosmer-Lemeshow test ( Conclusion: These findings provide expert coaches and scientists with guidance for optimizing contemporary training systems, enhancing tactical decision-making, and implementing predictive accuracy in elite-level kickboxing.

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athlete characteristicscompetitive performancematch outcomeperformance analysispredictive modelingtechnical efficiency

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PMCPMC12977969

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