{"product_id":"karate-under-pressure-amadeus-m-kubicek-9798279217861","title":"Karate Under Pressure: The Resilient Mindset for Kumite and Kata Competition","description":"\u003cb\u003eKARATE UNDER PRESSURE\u003cbr\u003eThe Resilient Mindset for Kumite \u0026amp; Kata Competition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou have trained for months.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour technique is ready.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen the referee calls \u003cb\u003e\"Hajime.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour breathing changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour timing disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe techniques you have performed thousands of times suddenly feel unfamiliar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt isn't a lack of skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's pressure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarate Under Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e reveals why even experienced competitors struggle when the stakes are highest-and provides a practical framework to help you develop the confidence, focus, and mental resilience needed to perform at your best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on more than fifty years of Shotokan karate experience and a doctorate in behavioural science, \u003cb\u003eDr. Amadeus M. Kubicek (Renshi, 6th Dan)\u003c\/b\u003e combines evidence-based sports psychology with real-world competition experience to bridge the gap between dojo performance and tournament performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you compete in \u003cb\u003ekata\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ekumite\u003c\/b\u003e, or both, this book will help you train your mind with the same discipline you train your technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSIDE YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eUnderstand why pressure causes skilled karate practitioners to underperform-and how to prevent it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDevelop greater confidence before stepping onto the competition floor, regardless of your experience level.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMaintain focus when nerves, distractions, and expectations threaten your performance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eRegulate emotion so excitement, fear, and anxiety become performance assets instead of obstacles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMake faster, clearer decisions under pressure during kata and kumite competition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eRecover quickly after mistakes without allowing one error to affect the rest of your performance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eBuild lasting mental resilience that strengthens both your competitive performance and your lifelong karate practice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eApply practical mental training strategies immediately in the dojo and on competition day.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike general sports psychology books written for a broad athletic audience, \u003cb\u003eKarate Under Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e focuses exclusively on the unique psychological demands of competitive karate.\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter explores the realities of both \u003cb\u003ekata and kumite\u003c\/b\u003e, combining practical examples with evidence-based principles to help competitors understand why pressure disrupts performance-and how to respond with greater composure, confidence, and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach chapter concludes with: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Practical Implications for Training\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Karate for Life Reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Summary Reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Self-Review Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eallowing you to immediately apply the concepts to your own preparation and competition experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePERFECT FOR: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Karate competitors preparing for tournaments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Kata and kumite athletes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Adult practitioners returning to competition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Karate instructors and coaches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Parents supporting young competitors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Martial artists interested in sports psychology, mental training, and athlete confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also makes a thoughtful gift for any karate practitioner seeking to compete with greater confidence and mental resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompetition does not simply test your technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt tests your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour emotional control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the referee calls \u003cb\u003e\"Hajime,\"\u003c\/b\u003e your preparation is already complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrain your mind with the same discipline you train your technique-and step onto the competition floor ready to perform when the pressure is greatest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Amadeus M. 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