Structural pattern of martial arts associations development in Iran

The purpose of this study was to develop a model for the development of martial arts associations in Iran. The present study was a descriptive survey. The statistical population of this study included all martial arts experts and martial arts athletes (N = 500). The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire on the factors affecting the development of martial arts associations in Iran. In order to analyze the collected data, two sections of descriptive and inferential statistics were used. In the descriptive statistics section, using statistical tables and charts, frequency indices, frequency, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum were used. In the inferential statistics, the statistical test of exploratory factor analysis (to determine and form factors influencing the development of the community Fighting Ranking Test, and finally, structural equation analysis using SPSS and AMOS software version 23 was used. The results of the research indicate that 13 factors affecting the development of martial arts associations in Iran include management, structural factors, economic factors and marketing, manpower, development of sporting venues, talent identification and basic sport, championship development, equipment and technology, legal agents , Public development, political development, advertising and media and education. Also, the development model for the development of martial arts associations in the country was well suited and could be used by managers of these associations.