When competing in fight sports, some of us connect our self-worth to the result of the competition. One’s sense of worth is tied up in victory; often feeling better about ourselves when we win. Now, what I am saying is different from enjoying winning, I’m talking about how a person views themselves in relation to a victory or a loss.
Read MoreOver the years I have noticed something interesting in sparring. People will try a move three times and if there is no success then they will give up on that move. Turns out that this trait is hard wired in to our mammal DNA.
Read MoreIn the fight world, we need to have very short memories. Within fight sports, generally speaking, we try to avoid making as many mistakes as possible. Some of the best fighters earn this title due to the limited number of mistakes made during their performances. In saying that though, it is a very difficult task, and this often results in a series of obvious mistakes. However, if we think about what just went wrong for too long, then the chances are you’re about to be drowning in a sea full of mistakes.
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