Jimmy Pedro (former world judo champion): “Before you step onto the mat you have to be able to relax even before you compete. Many people get very anxious and nervous and jittery so already their heart is beating very fast. The anxiety causes you to be tired. Maybe five minutes before you actually fight you need to sit down, relax, control your breathing before you get onto the mat.”
Individual optimal mental states before the match:
- Positive expectations.
- Feel you can overwhelm your opponent.
- Confidence to do your best.
- Feel that you are ready to fight.
- Think that your opponent will never be at ease with you
- Think that you can throw the opponent.
- Increase your confidence visualizing your strong judo actions.
- Stay focus to start at maximum intensity.
- Have the belief to be totally involved in the match.
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