A general perspective ottoman wrestling lodges and Greek gymnasium/palaistra

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

Concepts of wrestling and wrestler in Turkish folks

Sıymık ARSTANBEKOV

Introduction: Historical perspective of traditional wrestling

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

Pedagogy of traditional wrestling in turks

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

Simplified descriptions of the most common traditional wrestlings in the world

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

SEASONAL ANALYSIS (SIX-MONTHS) OF BLOOD PARAMETERS OF KYRGYZ ELITE ATHLETICS ATHLETES BEFORE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS GAMES

Kanat CANUZAKOV | Ciparkül ABDIRAHMANOVA

Objective: In this study, exercise-induced changes in blood parameters of Kyrgyz elite athletes were evaluated during 6 months. Methods: Eight male (n = 8) and three female (n = 3) athletes were included. Blood samples were taken at 3 months intervals before and after the exercise (shuttle run). Erythrocyte (RBC), total leukocyte (WBC), platelet (PLT), neutrophil (NOTR), lymphocyte (LNF) count, hemoglobin (HGB) and hematocrit (HCT) values, mean erythrocyte volume (MCV), mean erythrocyte hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and also venous blood pH, PO2, PCO2, SAT O2, HCO3, BE, Na, K, Cl, serum glu ...More

Cultural Elements in the Rituals of Traditional Sports among Turkic Peoples

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

Background: In this study, the material and spiritual culture elements in the rituals applied in the organizations where the traditional sports of the Turkic peoples are performed will be examined together with their archetypal codes. Each element of traditional sports materials and rituals has some symbolic meaning in religious and moral contexts. Aim: The main rituals to be examined in traditional games and sports are:the fields where the games held, calendar days, awards, music, category/weight classes (categories), master-apprentice relationships, clothing, top of the organizational hierar ...More

General Pedagogy of Traditional Wrestling: The example of Turkish people

Sıymık ARSTANBEKOV

Background: This study generally examines the physical, intellectual, and moral pedagogy of Turkish people in their traditional wrestling. Born in the depths of the Paleolithic Age, wrestling has managed to survive in all cultures until today. This is because it tends to give meaning to expressions of physicality. Aim: To find an answer to the questions "How and what were the pedagogical elements of these trends?" and "What can it contribute to today's athlete training?". Methods: The descriptive identification and comparative methods of qualitative approach were used in the study. The researc ...More

General Pedagogy of Traditional Wrestling: The example of Turkish people

Sıymık ARSTANBEKOV

Background: This study generally examines the physical, intellectual, and moral pedagogy of Turkish people in their traditional wrestling. Born in the depths of the Paleolithic Age, wrestling has managed to survive in all cultures until today. This is because it tends to give meaning to expressions of physicality. Aim: To find an answer to the questions "How and what were the pedagogical elements of these trends?" and "What can it contribute to today's athlete training?". Methods: The descriptive identification and comparative methods of qualitative approach were used in the study. The researc ...More

National Wrestling of Tuva Turks: Huresh (Hures)

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

Aim: In this study, national traditional wrestling 'Huresh / Hures' of Tuvas, one of the ancient Siberian Turkic peoples, has been examined. Methods: Descriptive research and comparison method, one of the models included in the qualitative approach, was used in the study. Tuva national wrestling 'huresh' is an old, favourite kind of sport among tuvans. It is an inseparable part of any holidays, whether they are family, national or religion. Huresh competitions are usually held during the annual celebration of such holidays, as Naadym and Shagaa (New-Year). Results: Traditional wrestling, not ...More

National Wrestling of Tuva Turks: Huresh (Hures)

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

Aim: In this study, national traditional wrestling 'Huresh / Hures' of Tuvas, one of the ancient Siberian Turkic peoples, has been examined. Methods: Descriptive research and comparison method, one of the models included in the qualitative approach, was used in the study. Tuva national wrestling 'huresh' is an old, favourite kind of sport among tuvans. It is an inseparable part of any holidays, whether they are family, national or religion. Huresh competitions are usually held during the annual celebration of such holidays, as Naadym and Shagaa (New-Year). Results: Traditional wrestling, not ...More

Archaic Tracks of Kyrgyz Traditional Sports Games

Mehmet TÜRKMEN

Background: As a product of certain historical conditions for the development of society, physical culture and sport make up the sum total of the historically emerging consequences of one's spiritual activity. In this study, the background of Kyrgyz traditional sports, one of the oldest Turkic peoples and have a profound history, will be examined. The Kyrgyz have created several steppe-nomadic lifestyle-coherent sports, particularly equestrian games, shooting, and wrestling, by their national will and qualifications. Aim: To determine the natural conditions creating traditional sports, the fa ...More