The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance (Paperback)

by Tom Seabourne (Author)
Key Phrases: hold for fifteen seconds, martial arts performance, abdominal training, Mastering the Basics, Training Outside Your Martial Arts School, Awesome Abdominals (more...)

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)

Product Description
The Martial Arts Athlete answers questions that today's competitors must know to succeed - should you do push-ups or lift weights? Are energy bars and sports drinks any good? Are traditional forms a waste of your time? How do you eat to win? Discover powerful mind/body training for peak performance and incredible physical conditioning.

* Imagery for better strikes, kicks & takedowns.
* Meditations for a sharper mind.
* The power of relaxation.
* Mental skills to manage pain, improve discipline, and feel great!

Incredible physical conditioning to get you in the best shape of your life:

* Step-by-step strength training for powerful arms & shoulders.
* Killer ab-work for a lean torso and washboard stomach.
* Plyometrics for strong legs and explosive kicks.
* Three kinds of stretching for dynamic flexibility.
* Simple breathing techniques to power you up.

Discover the most effective workouts, nutrition secrets, and mind/body training for peak martial arts performance in competition and daily practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center (October 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886969655
• ISBN-13: 978-1886969650
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #799,082 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	"bullseyex7" (Johnson City, TN United States) - See all my reviews

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, November 30, 1999

By A Customer

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 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.