Kieran-Lilith Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Hi. On March 13th, I get to go to my first ever competion with a friend, who is also going to her first competition. Neither of us have a clue how to prepare for it, nor have a clue what it will be like, mentally, physically, etc. Could you please gives us tips on how to get ready for it and what it will be like? He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steinhauers Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Nothing to really be woried about. If your sensei is the person whom brought this competition to your attention then he feels that you are ready and will be fine. Just make sure you relax, think of it as your just performing in your everyday normal class. Seth Remember no matter if you win or lose if you give it everything you got then you are still a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousCat Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 yeah, don't stress too much! if it's your first competition then just go out there to have fun. just make sure you know the rules, do a good warm up before, have all your gear organised, and eat well beforehand. i love competing, it's a huge adrenaline rush, and you always make good friends. just make sure you don't talk to people in your div before you compete! some of them, unfortunately, try dirty tricks, and it's harder to fight a friend. Maybe Love Was The Thing Holding Me Back From All, Maybe I'm Just The Thing To Break My Own Fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Do plenty of sparring and running over your forms. Try to do your form at least 10 times a day every day, so it becomes second nature. Keep your cool and have fun, tourneys are a blast. "let those who shed blood with me be forever known as my brother." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicks Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Remember, you won't be the only one nervous. So will your competition. It's how you handle your nerves that will set you apart. I've been competing about 10 years and I still get nervous before a match. The key word there is "before". It seems once the match starts I feel comfortable and relaxed. It's because I'm doing something I'm fimiliar with and enjoy. It's the waiting and anticipation that makes me nervous. So good luck and let us know how you do. Ask questions here afterwards and maybe we can give you some input. when you create the world's largest trailer park, you're going to have tornadoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 What type of competition are you going to? Is it an open or system only tourney? Where is it going to be held at? "let those who shed blood with me be forever known as my brother." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran-Lilith Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 I haven't got a clue what type it is. I think it's open, I really can't say I know the differences that well. Rockford, OH, USA. He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Another thing to keep in mind is to stay hydrated. Bring a couple of bottles of water or 'sports drink' with you and sip while you wait for your turn. I don't have a great deal of experience with tournaments, but every one I have competed in involved quite a bit of waiting. A light snack doesn't hurt either. Every timely action will bring results ... Without difficulty. Every untimely endeavor will fail ... If the moment is premature or if the right moment is missed. - The Tree Poem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotokanKid Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Don't worry about it. Just go out there and do your ultimate best. You'll be surprised at how well you're really doing. "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Don't gorget to tell us how you do. "let those who shed blood with me be forever known as my brother." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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