Estimating actual striking forces using attenuation properties of Taekwondo protectors
This study establishes the first quantitative characterization of impact attenuation in Taekwondo body protectors, providing a validated attenuation factor for estimating striking forces from transmitted forces. These findings demonstrate a practical methodology for quantifying striking forces that are otherwise difficult to measure.
Authors
- Sihyun Ryu
- Minho Chae
- Jonghak Hwang
- Sukyung Park
- Woosup Han
- Sangkyoon Park
Institutions
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KR)
- National Research Foundation of Korea (KR)
- Korea Institute of Sport Science (KR)
- Korea National Sport University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328749
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology