by Thomas Kurz In the previous article, “Individualization of Training in Sports and Martial Arts,” I wrote about individualization of training in general and about factors necessitating individualization of martial arts and sports training. In this article I will write about individualizing teaching of the fighting skills. As you know from the previous article, instruction […]
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by Thomas Kurz An educated instructor individualizes training loads for individual members of a group during a workout and varies instruction to match personality traits of individuals in the group. Here are some of the factors necessitating individualization of sports training. Body structure (somatic type). The size and proportions of the body determine what sports
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by Thomas Kurz In one of mailing to subscribers of Stadion’s e-mail list I answered a question from a Taekwondo fighter who fights below his ability. I considered possible causes of his problem such as poor nutrition and bad eating habits, poor conditioning, and lack of mental training. One of the subscribers commented on my
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by Thomas Kurz EEG Biofeedback Peak performance happens when the concentration on the task is combined with mental relaxation. This mental state can be entered and perfected by techniques of mental training (autogenic training), or in an easier way, though more expensive, through EEG biofeedback. EEG biofeedback is used by athletes to prepare for competitions
The Mind Rules the Body Read More »
by Thomas Kurz “If everything is equal—each man has all the technique, the conditioning—it is the mental attitude that is going to win. All the time.” —Jim Brown, commentator, Ultimate Fighting Championship VI The best athletes in the world and their coaches stake their careers and their performance on their belief in what Jim Brown
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by Thomas Kurz Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before treating yourself or others. Always consult a
Injuries: My Best Advice on Sports Injuries Read More »
by Thomas Kurz Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before treating yourself or others. Always consult a
Injuries: Two Models of Treating Sports Injuries Read More »
by Thomas Kurz Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before treating yourself or others. Always consult a
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by Thomas Kurz Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before treating yourself or others. Always consult a
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by Thomas Kurz Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before treating yourself or others. Always consult a
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