Self doubt, indecision, & fear the three horsemen that destroy your chances for success. When you have one of these feelings the other two are nearby. & take control if you’ve doubt in your abilities as an or are incisive how you are going to fight your opponent, concern will automatically kick. Your chances of being successful before even entering the ring will soon be knocked out. These feelings will effect your performance as a result of mind / body connection. You’ll hesitate on fully investing your combinations while fighting & techniques. You’ll telegraph your movements due to indecision and your rate of one’s techniques will decelerate due to being hard & rigid.
Like animals, which sense anxiety, humans are no different. The vibrations of fear pass in one mind to another in the same way easily & certainly as a human voice. Your opposition throughout the band can sense your concern & utilize it to his advantage. The three horsemen have to be mastered before claiming your name in or outside the band.
Below are a few ideas
1. Think from your opponents mind, what can he do?
2. Watch & analyze your competitors fights to acquire a sense of his game plan
3. Concentrate & remind your self of your skills as a fighter.
4. During the night before going to sleep rehearse your struggle strategy in your thoughts & what you would do to counter attacks
5. Have a flexible battle plan ready in your head & stick to it
aIN ORDER TO REACH VICTORY YOU SHOULD PLACE YOURSELF IN YOUR OPPONENTaS SKIN.IF YOU DONaT UNDERSTAND YOURSELF, YOU’LL LOSE a HUGE NUMBER OF THE TIME.IF YOU UNDERSTAND YOURSELF YOU’LL WIN 50% OF THAT TIME PERIOD.
IF YOU UNDERSTAND YOURSELF & YOUR OPPOSITION YOU WILL WIN 100% OF THE TIME.a
Tsutomu Oshima
For more, please go to: a guide to close combat training