Порівняльний аналіз змагальної діяльності в татамі розділах кікбоксингу

Purpose: to conduct a comparative analysis of competitive activity in tatami kickboxing disciplines (point-fighting, light-contact, kick-light). Material and Methods. An analysis was conducted of 41 bouts involving 82 athletes from the middle weight categories at the WAKO World Championships (2022) and European Championships (2023). Video analysis of competitive activity was performed with the recording of single and combination punches and kicks. For statistical processing, the Shapiro–Wilk test, Student’s t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the Mann–Whitney U test were applied. Results: significant differences in the total number of strikes were found between disciplines. Kick light and light contact demonstrated a comparable level of competitive intensity, while point fighting was characterized by fewer actions (40,88±11,31) and a more standardized technical structure (CV=27,7 %). The highest proportion of leg techniques was recorded in kick light (≈51 %), while hand strikes predominated in light contact (≈61 %), with point fighting occupying an intermediate position. All disciplines showed a predominance of single actions, but the degree of seriality and variability differed significantly-from the unified structure of point fighting to the higher individualization seen in kick light and light contact. The obtained results are consistent with previous studies confirming technical–tactical distinctions among tatami kickboxing disciplines. Our comparison of point fighting, light contact, and kick light expands existing knowledge by clarifying the structure of combinations and the balance between single and series actions, emphasizing the scientific novelty of this research. Conclusions. As the level of contact increases across tatami disciplines, the variability of technical activity and bout intensity rises accordingly. Point fighting is characterized by brevity and precision, whereas light contact and kick light display greater combinational diversity and a wider range of technical–tactical models. Future research should focus on expanding the sample, conducting factor analysis of technical structure, and defining model characteristics of athletes’ preparedness in tatami kickboxing disciplines.