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http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/other/2002/0704/photo/hotdog1_i.jpg

 

Takeru Kobayashi ate 50½ hot dogs in 12 minutes

 

Takeru Kobayashi a professional competitive eater from Japan, won his second consecutive Nathan's Famous international hot dog eating contest and the coveted Mustard Yellow Championship belt on yesterday (7/4) afternoon ....he surpassed his incredible record of 50 hot dogs and buns -- set last year -- by a half a wiener!

 

His stategy?? The "Solomon" method -- where he breaks the hot dog in half. Despite gaining almost seven pounds in 12 minutes from the contest, he said he's never weighed more than 148 pounds. "I eat a lot only for the competitions, not in daily life," Kobayashi said. "That's how I manage my weight. A month before the contest, I begin to expand my stomach by eating and drinking more than usual. Right before the contest, I don't eat anything."

 

Mentally, Kobayashi is No. 1. Alone in his hotel room prior to competing, he says, he practices image training -- focusing on images of himself succeeding.

 

.... see some simalarities to martial arts competitions?

 

 

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Yes KickChick, I do see some similarities.

 

Many martial artists have a goal of taking on as many "weenies" as they can at one time! :lol:

 

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[ This Message was edited by: Ti-Kwon-Leap on 2002-07-05 15:45 ]

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It is amazing how many activities have aspects similar to those of martial arts practitioners. And most of these activities have a competitive nature to them.

 

Wether we realize it or not is it truly possible to practice a martial art without also practicing some sort of mental imagery.

 

 

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