Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part G (2025)

The aim of the study is to determine the neurophysiological mechanisms of integration of cognitive, emotional and motor components in the process of performing Kyokushin karate techniques under conditions of intense physical and mental stress.
Methods and organization of research: The study is based on empirical observations conducted by the author during thirteen years of karate training, including participation in international competitions and training camps. Bodily reactions, cognitive states, and features of respiratory coordination during the performance of kata and kumite elements were analyzed. Special attention is paid to the practices of ritualized reproduction of movements, directed focusing (kim), as well as the phenomena of bodily awareness and emotional self-regulation.
The results of the study and their discussion: It has been revealed that regular practice of karate techniques contributes to the steady formation of neuromotor patterns, synchronization of interhemispheric interaction, activation of sensorimotor and frontal areas of the cerebral cortex. These processes provide high adaptivity to stressful conditions and contribute to the development of neurophysiological efficiency the ability to quickly mobilize the resources of the nervous system in response to external stimuli.
Conclusion: The practice of Kyokushin karate forms a stable functional system that ensures the integration of body and mind, which allows the athlete to achieve high efficiency in a variable environment. The results obtained require further systematic research using instrumental neurophysiological methods.