Comparison of anaerobic power and vertical jump measurements of taekwondo and karate athletes

This study was conducted to compare of taekwondo and karate athletes vertical jump and anaerobic power. The study sample who regularly practice, 8 karate and 8 taekwondo in total constitutes 16 male athletes. The height of the athletes who participated in the study from the walls and the ability to reach a maximum vertical jump measurement were taken. Height in cm lengths were measured by the meter, vertical jump data are recorded in the meter. The results showed a significant difference between the maximum variable branch extends the capacity of the wall of the athletes were observed (p=0.342).In addition, athletes in taekwondo and karate branch was found to be a significant difference in the vertical jump test (p=0.008). Taekwondo athletes vertical jump branches in average (x=46.75) than the average athlete in karate branch (x=32.25) were found to be high. After reviewing the studies, it was determined that in the light of the literature, and the results of the vertical jump test data of athletes, Taekwondo athletes and karate athletes were found to be higher higher than other branches of sport.