by bcourt

October 14, 2015

The mental aspect of a martial art and sport like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a factor in every training session or tournament match. The book “The Mental Edge” offers fantastic advice and concepts about strengthening your mind, and the “Perception Stretchers” listed below will open your mind to new opportunities and perspectives on competition, both in and out of the academy. Read the book for a more in-depth look at perception stretchers.

  1. A Loss Becomes a Gain. Learning from a loss will allow you to succeed in the future.
  2. Bodies Work Perfectly; The Mind Gets in the Way. Train and drill for hours upon hours so you can shut off your mind and let your body take over.
  3. Limitations Are Temporary. Remember, progress is inevitable if you continue to train and address the areas where you need to improve.
  4. Getting Better is More Important the Winning. Focus on your ultimate goal, the black belt. Winning and losing at the lower belts is irrelevant. Your goal is to get better, and all you have to do is train.
  5. An Event Has No Meaning Except What You Give It. If you make a big deal out of a training session or competition match, you put unnecessary stress on yourself.

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