Analysis of Effective Mindfulness Training in East Asian Dominant Sports: A Comparative Study
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i4.5758Keywords:
Mindfulness, East-Asian Philosophy, Taosim, Buddhism, Mindfulness for Performance Programme (MFP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Visual Motor Behavior Rehearsal (VMBR), fear training, The Mindfulness-Based Peak Performance Program (MBPP), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Chan-based Dejian Mind-Body Intervention (DMBI), Table Tennis, Archery, Martial ArtsAbstract
Mindfulness training has emerged as a potent tool for augmenting sports performance, particularly in the realm of East Asian Dominant sports like table tennis, archery, and martial arts. This paper undertakes a comprehensive exploration of these sports and their associated mindfulness training techniques. The core objective of this study is to delve into the foundational principles underpinning mindfulness methods employed within each sport. The mindfulness training techniques under scrutiny encompass a range of methodologies, including The Mindfulness for Performance Programme (MFP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Visual Motor Behavior Rehearsal (VMBR), fear training, The Mindfulness-Based Peak Performance Program (MBPP), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Chan-based Dejian Mind-Body Intervention (DMBI), and various other general practices tailored to aid athletes during competition. Through an in-depth analysis of the outcomes in each sport, it becomes evident that these techniques wield significant influence. MFP, ACT, and VMBR enhance table tennis match performance, MBPP, MBSR, MBCT, and ACT bolster focus levels in archery, while DMBI sustains the focus and flow state of martial artists. Collectively, the findings converge towards the conclusion that mindfulness practices offer substantial advantages to athletes in both competitive scenarios and training environments. These mindfulness methodologies effectively mitigate anxiety, stress, and distractions often encountered during competitions. Simultaneously, they foster heightened levels of focus, flow-state experience, mind-body connectivity, and overall mental resilience. The adoption of these practices translates into improved competition performance, manifesting in notable score increments and an augmented medal tally in respective sports.
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