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The Prince Rupert’s drop paradigm in sports: GiCheon’s YeokGeun
 
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Department of Informatics, Ionian University, Greece
 
 
Submission date: 2025-02-21
 
 
Final revision date: 2025-09-26
 
 
Acceptance date: 2025-11-02
 
 
Publication date: 2026-03-31
 
 
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Konstantinos G. Papageorgiou   

Philosophy, University of Athens, Greece
 
 
TRENDS in Sport Sciences 2026;33(1)
 
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The Prince Rupert’s drop, renowned for its unique interplay of tensile and compressive forces, serves as a metaphor for the biomechanical and physiological adaptations promoted by GiCheon practice of YeokGeun. As a cornerstone of GiCheon − a Korean discipline emphasizing the harmonization of mind and body through ki cultivation − YeokGeun focuses on extreme isometric joint-locking exercises. These exercises develop resilience, strength, and adaptability by transforming the musculoskeletal system through targeted neuromuscular, structural, and biochemical adaptations. While deeply rooted in traditional Korean health and martial systems, this work acknowledges that empirical validation of such holistic paradigms presents substantial methodological challenges. The manuscript proposes potential avenues for systematic study of physiological and biomechanical impact of YeokGeun, aiming to bridge conceptual insight and quantifiable research. The emphasis the practice places on balance and precision mirrors the capacity of the Prince Rupert’s drop to withstand stress and highlights its role in enhancing athletic performance, injury prevention, and overall well-being. This paradigm bridges traditional Korean health systems with modern sports science, offering a holistic framework for fostering long-term physical and cognitive resilience. Key areas of focus include structural integrity, metabolic efficiency, and the application of biomechanical models like tensegrity to refine energy transfer across the kinetic chain. GiCheon method of YeokGeun emerges as a powerful tool for both athletes and individuals seeking holistic physical and mental development.
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