It's all mental. Keep cool, calm, and collected..and most important of all, HAVE FUN! There's no point if you don't have fun. Remember, sparring is the easiest game in the world if you're having fun with yourself and your opponent.
Tradition does have it's effects on MA's too..people are drawn to that kind of stuff sometimes...depending on the person. Some people like the discipline, etc..
That's right! There's the reason for my name..but hey it works doens't it? Haha just one good kick to the gonads works, unless the guy's really a chick, in which case you shouldn't be fighting them..but that's a whole dif. story.
Next time ya step inot a ring, bring a voodoo doll that looks like your opponent and start chanting in front of them..they should leave and you'll win by..uhh...I dunno what the technie thing is but you'll win.