Forum 3:  "Competitive Attitude"

New Belief No. 1: I AM ONLY getting one score - AND IT IS RIGHT 'HERE AND NOW'

"Why did I ever worry about past points or future fights? From now on, there is only 'now' - and I only have to get one score!".
In successful matches, you only ever get one score. This is followed by another 'one' shot, followed by another, etc. In karate, you do not have the luxury of thinking cumulatively. points. There is only now, and this on match - the past is now gone, and the future has not yet arrived. Focus completely on the 'here and now' - and never, ever allow your mind to dwell upon past points or future fights.

 

New Belief No. 2: NOTHING CAN AFFECT ME TODAY

"I'm a machine today. Nothing can bother me, affect me or stop me today - not the rules, not the players, not the conditions, nothing! I'm the master of my own thoughts today, and I'm completely in control of my own thoughts, focus and concentration - and every thought is going to be positive. I'm
untouchable".
Never let your own (or anybody else's) thoughts or attitudes get in your way - be an oasis of positive thought out on the competition floor, remaining untouched by negativity, regardless of the circumstances.

New Belief No. 3: THESE CONDITIONS ARE PERFECT FOR ME TODAY!

"These conditions are perfect for me today! There's a competition floor in front of me, an opponent to score against, and it's a great day for a brilliant match!"
It doesn't matter what the conditions are - this must be your attitude, regardless of the match or conditions. Every day must be a perfect day to play karate from now on. Never allow conditions get in the way of a great match.

New Belief No. 4: I HAVE NO LIMITS

"I feel great today and there's nothing I can't do on the floor today. I'm going to give this match a real shake - I've put in the practice, so what's to stop me?
I know I'm able to make this point - because at some time, somebody has made
this point before me - so why not me, right now?".
You must know that there is absolutely nothing to ever stop you putting in a great performance. Think of yourself as relaxed, focused, unlimited and relentless.

 

 

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