Buchecha and Braulio Estima: Dealing With BJJ Tournament Anxiety

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Do you have any jitters before a match? Do you get nervous or second guess yourself? Do you deal with BJJ tournament anxiety every time you compete?

You’re not alone.

Even the guys at the highest levels have jitters and negative thoughts before they compete. But one of the marks of a seasoned competitor is having the presence of mind to counter these negative feelings.

During the video Buchecha and Braulio touch on several important ideas of how to deal with BJJ tournament anxiety.

  • Thinking about all the work you’ve put in to be here.
  • Visualizing and thinking about what YOU are going to do rather than focusing on your opponent.
  • Going over the strategy you intend to use during the match.
  • Nervousness and the anxiety before a match is necessary and is simply your body preparing for the match.

Check out the video if nerves are something you deal with or if you would just like to hear the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu touch on pre tournament anxiety.