Rotation of the body and pivoting on one leg is an essential component in all of these kicking skills. Taekwondo (TKD) stimulates these motor abilities. To improve these functions in an optimal way, physical and/or sport activity requires be completed by trying to react very quickly to a signal, to develop a muscle power or strength, to perform fast and well-coordinated motors skill and/or to perform technique movements in difficult postural conditions e.g. Moreover, certain physical and/or sport activities stimulate the postural and motor functions more than others. Motor experiences facilitate the maturation of the central nervous system in children, refining their postural and motor skills. In our sample of healthy pre-pubertal males, TKD appears to improve postural and neuromuscular functions, but further research is required. In addition, the dynamic nature of TKD would develop the muscle power of the lower limbs. TKD practice would stimulate sensory input and motor output of the postural system that would enhance its efficiency. The performances of the TKD practitioners were better than those of the non-TKD active for the SEBT (for 14 of 16 conditions, p 0.05). Performances in the dynamic postural control (Star Excursion Balance Test -SEBT), vertical jump and sprint running (distances: 5, 10, 20 and 30 m) tests were compared between the two groups. Seventeen healthy pre-pubertal males undertaking only physical education at school (age: 11.88 ± 0.33 years) and 12 pre-pubertal male TKD practitioners (>3 years, 4 sessions a week) (age 11.66 ± 0.49 years) were recruited. The postural and neuromuscular performances in healthy children taekwondo (TKD) practitioners in comparison with control children were examined.
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