The Elite Mind of Mixed Martial Artists

Elite athletes compete at the highest level of their chosen field and elite Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes are considered by many to be the greatest all around trained athletes in the world. Mental preparation is considered the distinguishing form of preparation that separates the successful athletes from the less successful at a level where many are physically comparable. This book is based on a qualitative study that was designed to understand more fully the experience of elite...
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Elite athletes compete at the highest level of their chosen field and elite Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes are considered by many to be the greatest all around trained athletes in the world. Mental preparation is considered the distinguishing form of preparation that separates the successful athletes from the less successful at a level where many are physically comparable. This book is based on a qualitative study that was designed to understand more fully the experience of elite MMA athletes and their utilization of mental preparation. Research participants consisted of eight professional MMA male athletes who were competing successfully at the highest levels of their sport. Elite MMA athletes considered mental preparation vital to their success and discussed their personal mental training program. Participants expressed what mental preparation tools were used in their training regime and how they utilized these preparation tactics including their personal preferences. This book reveals findings that elite MMA athletes use various forms of well-known mental preparation and uphold certain personal preferences. In addition, these elite athletes would benefit from comprehensive mental preparation training and learn how to better improve their mental performance just like they do with their physical performance.