The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review

Alisson Campos; Dirceu Gama; Ana Clara Lobo; Daniel Chagas

doi:10.32706/tusbid.1904554

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The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review

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Taekwondo is a martial art characterized by wide-ranging movements and techniques that require a high degree of joint range of motion, emerging as a promising practice for the development of flexibility. However, the impact of Taekwondo training on flexibility in young athletes is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Taekwondo practice on the development of flexibility in children and adolescents. A systematic review was conducted based on the PRISMA guidelines, including peer-reviewed studies published between 2011 and 2026. The electronic databases consisted of: SciELO, PubMed/Medline, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus and Google Scholar. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A total of 8 studies were included in our analysis, from which 3 were experimental, 1 quasi-experimental, and 4 comparatives with cross-sectional design. Overall, our findings supported the hypothesis that regular practice of Taekwondo contributes to increased range of motion in youth. Taekwondo training can enhance flexibility in children and adolescents. However, the available evidence is scarce and it is unclear how specific training components or individual characteristics contributed to improvements in youth flexibility across studies. Nevertheless, we recommend the practice of Taekwondo, incorporating stretching exercises during warm-up and/or coold-sown periods, as an effective intervention for promoting flexibility development in children and adolescents.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Adolescents, children, flexibility, taekwondo

Destekleyen Kurum

The study did not receive any specific funding.

Etik Beyan

This is a review article and it did not require ethical approval.

The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review

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Taekwondo is a martial art characterized by wide-ranging movements and techniques that require a high degree of joint range of motion, emerging as a promising practice for the development of flexibility. However, the impact of Taekwondo training on flexibility in young athletes is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Taekwondo practice on the development of flexibility in children and adolescents. A systematic review was conducted based on the PRISMA guidelines, including peer-reviewed studies published between 2011 and 2026. The electronic databases consisted of: SciELO, PubMed/Medline, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus and Google Scholar. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A total of 8 studies were included in our analysis, from which 3 were experimental, 1 quasi-experimental, and 4 comparatives with cross-sectional design. Overall, our findings supported the hypothesis that regular practice of Taekwondo contributes to increased range of motion in youth. Taekwondo training can enhance flexibility in children and adolescents. However, the available evidence is scarce and it is unclear how specific training components or individual characteristics contributed to improvements in youth flexibility across studies. Nevertheless, we recommend the practice of Taekwondo, incorporating stretching exercises during warm-up and/or coold-sown periods, as an effective intervention for promoting flexibility development in children and adolescents.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Adolescent, children, flexibility, taekwondo

Destekleyen Kurum

The study did not receive any specific funding.

Etik Beyan

This is a review article and it did not require ethical approval.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık, Spor Biliminde Hareket Eğitimi

Bölüm

Derleme

Yazarlar

Alisson Campos
Brazil

Dirceu Gama
0000-0003-4972-650X
Brazil

Ana Clara Lobo
0009-0008-2843-2696
Brazil

Daniel Chagas ^*
0000-0002-4163-1357
Brazil

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

1 Nisan 2026

Kabul Tarihi

24 Mayıs 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.32706/tusbid.1904554

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APA

Campos, A., Gama, D., Lobo, A. C., & Chagas, D. (2026). The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review. Turkish Journal of Sports Science, 10(2), 125-134. https://doi.org/10.32706/tusbid.1904554

AMA

1.Campos A, Gama D, Lobo AC, Chagas D. The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review. Turkish Journal of Sports Science. 2026;10(2):125-134. doi:10.32706/tusbid.1904554

Chicago

Campos, Alisson, Dirceu Gama, Ana Clara Lobo, ve Daniel Chagas. 2026. “The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review”. Turkish Journal of Sports Science 10 (2): 125-34. https://doi.org/10.32706/tusbid.1904554.

EndNote

Campos A, Gama D, Lobo AC, Chagas D (01 Temmuz 2026) The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review. Turkish Journal of Sports Science 10 2 125–134.

IEEE

[1]A. Campos, D. Gama, A. C. Lobo, ve D. Chagas, “The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review”, Turkish Journal of Sports Science, c. 10, sy 2, ss. 125–134, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.32706/tusbid.1904554.

ISNAD

Campos, Alisson - Gama, Dirceu - Lobo, Ana Clara - Chagas, Daniel. “The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review”. Turkish Journal of Sports Science 10/2 (01 Temmuz 2026): 125-134. https://doi.org/10.32706/tusbid.1904554.

JAMA

1.Campos A, Gama D, Lobo AC, Chagas D. The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review. Turkish Journal of Sports Science. 2026;10:125–134.

MLA

Campos, Alisson, vd. “The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review”. Turkish Journal of Sports Science, c. 10, sy 2, Temmuz 2026, ss. 125-34, doi:10.32706/tusbid.1904554.

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1.Alisson Campos, Dirceu Gama, Ana Clara Lobo, Daniel Chagas. The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review. Turkish Journal of Sports Science. 01 Temmuz 2026;10(2):125-34. doi:10.32706/tusbid.1904554

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The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review

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The Influence of Taekwondo on the Development of Youth Flexibility: A Systematic Review

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