Relationship between Sport Orientation and Aggression of Martial Arts Athletes

The purpose of this research was to study the relationship between sport orientation and aggression of martial arts athletes. The sample consisted of 167 athletes who were randomly selected. Results showed that there is a significant relationship between sport orientation and aggression among martial arts athletes. Also¡ the winning component there is a significant relationship with all aspects of sport aggression. Furthermore¡ the components of sport orientation were significant predictor variables in determining aggression. The findings revealed the importance of identifying the sport orientation in the level of aggression.