Analysis of competitive performance in kata for men in sport karate at the Olympic games in Tokyo

The article presents the results of a study on the performances of qualified male athletes in the kata program at the XXXII Olympic Games. The purpose of the study was to study the temporal structure of kata in competitive activity, including the analysis of substantive-temporal characteristics, the determination of varieties and frequency of competitive kata application, as well as the identification of the tactical structure of performances among the top athletes. Research methods and organization. The method of video analysis and statistical data processing was used to study the features of the temporal structure of competitive kata. For this purpose, a comparative analysis of the substantive-temporal characteristics of kata was conducted, which included 34 performances by male athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Research results and conclusions. The study revealed a temporal structure of kata, consisting of three blocks of elements and their relationship in the performance structure of athletes. A tactical scheme for planning performances was identified, which allowed for the determination of key preparation elements and their impact on the final results of the athletes. It was established that success in kata competitions largely depends on the competent tactical choice of kata and the athletes' ability to maintain a high level of execution difficulty at all stages of the tournament. The analysis of the research results showed that the temporal structure of kata is defined by the variability of their execution, expressed through a time range that reflects the individual differences of athletes, which form the unique characteristics of the duration of each kata.