Right-sided bias in traditional Kyokushinkai karate kata.
The 912 moves forming the 24 kata (forms) of Kyokushinkai karate were analysed for left-right bias. Significant right-sided bias was noted for counter-offensive techniques and over-all, but not for blocks.
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Kime Publishing, Hunstanton, Norfolk, England.
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D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts; D009048:Motor Skills