Abstract

Objective: The effects of short-term taekwondo training camps on physical performance remain largely unexplored. This study analyzed the impact of a one-week taekwondo-specific program on the physical performance of the Chilean youth national team. Methods: Seventeen athletes (55% males, 45% females) completed two daily sessions consisting of technical work and simulated combats. Pre- and post-camp assessments included the countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKT), and the Taekwondo Specific Agility Test (TSAT). Results: No significant group × time interactions were detected. However, TSAT performance improved significantly in both females (p = 0.0067) and males (p = 0.0055), and the Kick Decrement Index (KDI) improved in the total sample (p = 0.02). Conclusion: A high proportion of athletes were classified as responders in TSAT, while no meaningful changes were observed in total kicks during the FSKT or in jump performance.