tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post7501816130519736610..comments2008-09-19T22:08:09.002-07:00Lori O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-85862136988127130612008-09-19T09:37:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:37:00.000-07:00Great advice.<BR/><BR/>Also for some reason, I prefer the mass regional promotional shiais where there are 40-50 of you testing for the grade. I don't get the jitters as much as opposed to a single in-house test. <BR/><BR/>When all eyes are on me, I get the jitters. <BR/><BR/>Now for competition, I think it is mentally much easier as you are in the moment, and the most it can last is 10 minutes for a match. <BR/><BR/>The cool thing about belt testing is you don't have to cut weight to make weight.Icehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03315384540070696210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-47180345332282295642008-09-15T07:40:00.000-07:002008-09-15T07:40:00.000-07:00Being well-rested, hydrated and fed all contribute to energy and focus. If you take care of your body, you take care of your mind.Lori O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-63454722627643943042008-09-15T06:27:00.000-07:002008-09-15T06:27:00.000-07:00Some excellent points. A lot of people feel the stress before gradings/tests and these points can go a long way for some. <BR/><BR/><BR/>A lot of people dont eat anything prior to there there gradings through nerves. By having a good breakfast it can really help with your concentration.markstraining.comhttp://www.markstraining.com/noreply@blogger.com