The use of functional training methods to increase speed and strength training-karate news

Relevance. Nowadays, successes in the sports training of martial artists play a decisive role, and without systematic physical training from an early age it becomes difficult to count on outstanding results in a sports career. The importance of issues related to the physical training of young athletes cannot be overestimated, since not only the development of physical qualities of athletes, but also their future success in technique and tactics depends on how effectively they will be solved. The purpose of the research: is to develop and test an effective functional training program adapted to increase the speed and strength training of karate students at the stage of in-depth specialization. Research methods and organization : analysis of scientific and methodological literature, method of pedagogical observation, pedagogical testing, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. Conclusions. Training programs aimed at developing physical abilities at a young age should take into account not only the aspects of strength and endurance, but also focus on the development of coordination, flexibility and reaction, which play an important role in karate. It is these fundamental qualities that determine further technical progress and the overall skill level of athletes. Consequently, scientific research aimed at developing optimal physical training techniques for young karate players is an important stage in improving the educational and training process and contributes to the formation of highly qualified athletes capable of achieving outstanding results in the international arena.