Hey everyone,
To get straight to it: how does one stop themself from choking under the pressure of a tournament, or competition?
When I first started competing (I do karate) I wasn't bad, and would usually win golds and silvers. But now, things seem to have changed and I'm really struggling to do well. I shake during my kata, lose my balance, and sparring becomes a fight against my own defeatist attitude.
I really want to get out of this rut, I love competing.
How does one get used to the psychological side of competition? Is there some sort of required mentality?
Thanks in advance!
To get straight to it: how does one stop themself from choking under the pressure of a tournament, or competition?
When I first started competing (I do karate) I wasn't bad, and would usually win golds and silvers. But now, things seem to have changed and I'm really struggling to do well. I shake during my kata, lose my balance, and sparring becomes a fight against my own defeatist attitude.
I really want to get out of this rut, I love competing.
How does one get used to the psychological side of competition? Is there some sort of required mentality?
Thanks in advance!