How Does 12-weeks of Taekwondo Training Effect Older Persons' Functional Fitness: A Preliminary Study

PURPOSE: This pre-post intervention study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week supervised modified Taekwondo exercise program on the functional fitness of community-dwelling older adults.METHODS: 10 participants (mean age: 72.3 ± 4.6 years) completed the program over a 12-week period.The intervention consisted of Taekwondo-based exercises modified for older persons.Changes to functional fitness were measured using the finger-to-nose test, functional reach test, timed up and go test, 30-second sit-to-stand test, 30-second arm curl test, Chester step test, chair sit-and-reach test, and back scratch test.Participants were assessed prior to the training and after the final training session, changes were measured using