The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance [Paperback]

Tom Seabourne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 1998

Hit harder, kick faster, jump higher! World champion Tom Seabourne presents dynamic strength and flexibility training, up-to-date nutrition information, and mind/body training for champion martial arts competitors of every style.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Tom Seabournes' The Martial Arts Athlete is a wealth of information on training the body: weight training, stretching, isometrics, and nutrition - as well as the mind: meditation, visualization, and developing a positive attitude essential to competition. I recommend it not only for martial artists and athletes but for everyone interested in self-improvement." --Frank Zane, M.A. / Mr. Olympia (1977, 1978, 1979) / Mr. Universe (1968, 1970, 1972) / Mr. World (1969) / Mr. America (1968)

About the Author

Tom Seabourne, Ph.D. has been a two-time All-American member of the United States Taekwondo Team and a National International AAU Taekwondo Champion. He was an ESPN Professional Karate Association full-contact karate winner, varsity tennis player at Penn State, and a USPTA tennis pro. Dr. Seabourne currently holds 4 ultra-distance cycling World Records.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center (September 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886969655
• ISBN-13: 978-1886969650
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, May 30, 2003

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This review is from: The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance (Paperback)

The thing I liked most about this book is that everything that Dr. Seabourne demonstrates can be done in the comfort of your own home. There is no fancy equipment that you need nor do you have to go to a gym and find a particular machine to use. Dr. Seabourne also demonstrates a wide array of exercises. I cannot stress the diversity of exercises he offers in this book. The tips that Dr. Seabourne provides are invaluable. He offers imagery tips, relaxation methods, plyometric drills, weight training drills, the whole 9 yards. I am indebted to Dr. Seabourne for the information he has provided through this book. If I had one complaint it would be in the ordering of the photographs, they can be hard to follow from time to time.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, November 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance (Paperback)

The Martial Arts Athlete was one of the best all around fitness books I have ever read. It provides information about how to tighten your abs, stretch correctly, heal low back pain, and improve any sports skill, especially martial arts.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is excellent, all level athletes can learn a lot!, November 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance (Paperback)

This book using great illustrations tackles much more than the details of martial art training. All info. can be applied to virtually any activity making this book the perfect guide for a novice to an elite athlete. Tom Seabourne is an excellent author and hope to see more in the future.