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Post by sifuwhite on Feb 11, 2006 22:46:13 GMT 8
The one thing I did learn from the competition standpoint is that I now after many years of practice and dedication I can do them for competition and feel real confortable doing them in front of others. Yes Sifu White, that happens alot to many people. Their mind focuses on the fear of making a mistake in front of so many people, or showing off how good they are, instead of living the kata. I believe that this is the major reason why kyu belt, and Dan belt exams are so important. It's more of a mental thing.. than physical ability. This is a pretty good assumption on your part. Although I too agree with you on this point. Sifu White
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Post by supergroup7 on Feb 14, 2006 23:42:10 GMT 8
So, Sifu White, How does one surpass that mental issue of fearing making a mistake without bouncing into the negative problem of over-confidence?
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Post by sifuwhite on Feb 16, 2006 12:19:30 GMT 8
Just go and do it. Don't worry about the judges or anyone else. Do what you were taught and leave it at that. If one Believes he/she can do no matter what the outcome, then I am confident it will be done. For Example.
My Son Patrick 4 years ago had never competed in a Martial Art Tournament ever. Now he wrestled in school, played football, soccer and hung out with his friends. He as been my student for his whole life. He is kinda shy in away. However, in his first tournament he completed in Kata. He missed three movements in his form, but didn't stop and just kept doing the rest of the form. Since he was doing a Chinese form no one knew the form and thought it was well done. He took 2nd place. Morale to the Story. Patrick was confident in his abilities, he knew he messed up, but he kept doing what he was taught, to keep on going to strive for completing what he knew was a s***ty form and not up to my standards. Even though he took 2nd place, I was very proud that he kept going and didn't stop. His confidence was restored and he has continued to do well.
Sigung White
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Post by supergroup7 on Feb 17, 2006 6:00:02 GMT 8
Don't worry about the judges or anyone else.
The more that I tell myself not to worry about something, the louder the worry part seems to get.
Especially when it's something important to me, I'll find myself thinking about it, and I'll say "Let it go.. it's not THAT important.." and then my brain will go back to the worry, even if I make strong efforts to change my mind, or to "forget" it.
It's almost like trying to force myself to relax when I'm tense. I found out that you can't "force" relaxation.. you have to relax. Easier said than done.
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