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                                                                    ABSTRACT

A three dimensional analysis was used to compare the technical execution of two techniques of two very similar types of struggle. One, from a Japanese Martial Art known as Judo, and the other from The Canary Islands, called Canarian Wrestling. We explored these techniques with the possibility of bring something new to a young sport from another older sport. Judo was founded by Jigoro Kano at the end of 19^th century, while Canarian Wrestling existed before the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands (second half of 15^th century) and so was practiced by aborigines.

We have studied important parameters such as linear velocity, angular velocity and joint angles, of two opponents in two specific techniques: O Soto Gari (OG) of judo, and Pardelera (P) of Canarian Wrestling. We have obtained that both techniques can be used independently of what kind of sport modality we play. However, P is a leg-based technique executed through the arms, while OG uses mainly the lower limb, so for each technique the wrestler must train different muscles. Finally, OG and P are basically identical, although the different starting position and grasping styles condition the progress of combats. So, P can be used in a Judo combat and vice versa, and OG can be used in a Canarian Wrestling combat.

Key words: Canarian Wrestling, judo, biomechanics, three dimentional analysis, Celtic wrestling.

TABLE 2 : rights ankle and wrist velocities (meters/seconds).

                                    O SOTO GARI                                                PARDELERA

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