Perceived effects of the physical and mental training of Filipino Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes on their readiness for competition

• Main Author: Gamboa, Kevin Matthew A.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2009
• Subjects: Martial arts; Martial arts > Training; Physical education and training; Martial arts > Psychological aspects; Athletic ability; Psychology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2413
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study focuses on the perceived effects of physical and mental training of Filipino mixed martial arts athletes on their readiness for competition. Physical training focused on strength and conditioning training and peak performance while mental training centered on goal setting and self-efficacy. The interview method and content analysis derived results that showed the effects of physical training were increased body condition, situational condition and mental readiness. The effects of mental training were increased confidence and muscle memory. Mental training supplemented the effects of physical training as well. Finally, the results showed that physical training for MMA in the Philippines is already developed while mental training is only beginning to grow. The researcher aimed to enhance the training methods of the Filipino MMA athletes. The study could educate the athletes in the different and unknown methods of physical and mental training.