Combat Sports: Friend or Foe to Youth’s Socioemotional and Physical Development?

Shane Shuster

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Combat Sports: Friend or Foe to Youth’s Socioemotional and Physical Development?

Combat Sports: Friend or Foe to Youth’s Socioemotional and Physical Development?

Shane Shuster

1/7/2026

Research Articles

Volume 2, Issue 1

Abstract

This article surveys mixed evidence on youth combat sports and offers recommendations to improve outcomes while reducing harm.

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