On the issue of improving the functional training of hand-to-hand combat fighters

In the conditions of modern hand - to - hand combat, with its requirements for the physical and tactical training of athletes, in order to achieve high sports results, it is necessary to look for new methods and ways of comprehensive development of athletes. The constant growth of sports results, the highly aggravated competition in the sports arena require a significant improvement in the process of training hand - to - hand fighters in all directions. Today it is more and more clearly understood that the improvement of this process is possible only with a radical enrichment and a radical revision of some methodological principles. In order to achieve the highest sports results, it is necessary to have a good functional condition, the ability to adhere to a high pace of the duel, recover quickly, and withstand a power struggle. Such qualities are developed through functional training. This article discusses the main methods of functional training of athletes.