I am soon going to be sparring in my first tournament,what types of mental things should i be doing to help myself get ready for the contact sparring,

CONTACT SPAR, WITH PEOPLE WATCHING YOU!

 

this will partly get you ready, create a mock tournament at your school and have people cheer you and your opponent on. this will give you a feeling of whats its like. I was afraid on my first tourny but i got over it. stay calm, you don't want to be all stressed out and get tunnel vision.

 

Good Luck

First step in being mentally prepared is to feel that you are physically prepared. If you feel you are... then on to mentally preparing yourself further.

 

Sparring competition requires a positive mind set. Visualization is an effective tool in preparation. It is important for you to visualize a successful conclusion to the match, and to see yourself winning over your opponent.... hence a positive attitude.

 

Don't let other fighters "psyche you out" beforehand.

 

They say most dangerous fighters are those that sit by themselves and mentally compose themselves before their match.

 

Easier said than done.. but stay relaxed, ... mentally and physically.