Tournament preparation--it's not just about preparing physically. This Ted Talk describes the psychological strategies and techniques that go into competition preparation. This is probably the most important aspect of preparation, yet the most difficult to accomplish and often times overlooked or under-valued by athletes.
This is especially important in judo because so much strategy goes into the sport. Like I have said numerous times, judo is like a physical chess match. You have to evaluate your competition, anticipate their reaction, and make a plan based on their strengths and weaknesses. The further ahead you can plan, the stronger you can become as a player. Take a look at some of the techniques that athletes should use to prepare psychologically for an elite competition.
This is especially important in judo because so much strategy goes into the sport. Like I have said numerous times, judo is like a physical chess match. You have to evaluate your competition, anticipate their reaction, and make a plan based on their strengths and weaknesses. The further ahead you can plan, the stronger you can become as a player. Take a look at some of the techniques that athletes should use to prepare psychologically for an elite competition.