Post by Wolfeye on Aug 13, 2015 22:57:23 GMT
“Often if, in our minds, we view someone in a certain way, then we only accept certain actions they take on the premise that they are attempting something of greater consequence than in reality.”
Often times we get so caught up in high expectancy that we forget the simplest of things. Our view revolves around the thought that every move the opponent will make is a highly calculated, carefully placed death blow that will slice us to bits. We must not forget, however, the simplicity of our ways. This applies to the mind, as well as to the actions.
Practically speaking, it is not unheard of that great warriors can die from a simple kata noob for the mere sake that they expect so much of them, that something so bizarrely stupid like a kata is the last thought you'd have. That being said, there were many times I have gotten caught in the randomly thrown katas of a noob or the stray slash of a bot's blade while trying to do expert-level flying poke techniques and carefully timed and anticipated jumping maneuvers. Know your enemy, and keep your mind prepared. Do not do any unnecessary flashy moves, use only what is practical for the time, and what you know will gain you the victory.
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't... You're right."
We also make the assumption that every great player makes no mistakes. That they are somehow invincible, and that they already have planned six or seven moves ahead of us. In reality, we often are already so far gone with the idea that we will lose, that we do just that. Keep in mind: Even the greatest opponents are still human, and were once the same level as you. They are not unbeatable, and they are not some kind of superior beings. If you train, practice, and keep thinking that you can and will be able to beat them, then someday, they will be looking at you in the same way you once looked at them.
Often times we get so caught up in high expectancy that we forget the simplest of things. Our view revolves around the thought that every move the opponent will make is a highly calculated, carefully placed death blow that will slice us to bits. We must not forget, however, the simplicity of our ways. This applies to the mind, as well as to the actions.
Practically speaking, it is not unheard of that great warriors can die from a simple kata noob for the mere sake that they expect so much of them, that something so bizarrely stupid like a kata is the last thought you'd have. That being said, there were many times I have gotten caught in the randomly thrown katas of a noob or the stray slash of a bot's blade while trying to do expert-level flying poke techniques and carefully timed and anticipated jumping maneuvers. Know your enemy, and keep your mind prepared. Do not do any unnecessary flashy moves, use only what is practical for the time, and what you know will gain you the victory.
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't... You're right."
We also make the assumption that every great player makes no mistakes. That they are somehow invincible, and that they already have planned six or seven moves ahead of us. In reality, we often are already so far gone with the idea that we will lose, that we do just that. Keep in mind: Even the greatest opponents are still human, and were once the same level as you. They are not unbeatable, and they are not some kind of superior beings. If you train, practice, and keep thinking that you can and will be able to beat them, then someday, they will be looking at you in the same way you once looked at them.
