Mental preparation for a fight

[THT]

I have my second fight (I had a smoker last october) coming up in September and was just wondering some tips or techniques that have helped others prepare to win. The last time I wasn't serious enough and my cardio was not up to snuff, so I won't repeat that mistake, I was just curious about visualization, or other ways to get yourself into fight mode.

[HtTKar]

No matter how good your cardio is; you'll never feel like it is good enough. Eventually you'll be a more skilled fighter, and as you get comfortable fighting you'll move around more efficiently, wasting less energy. You only have 6 weeks left to train so just work every day on being in the best shape possible for this particular fight. Like my signature says; the harder you train, the harder it is to surrender.

[THT]

That makes sense. I know that I don't move very efficiently because I can run, swim, etc. and be okay. Even skip rope. But Moving around while sparring seems to take it out of me.

Any advice in that area?

[HtTKar]

There are many people that could give better advise than I. But from my own personal experience, I would say to look for the highest skilled fighters in your camp or dojo that you can. Spar with them as much as possible and learn from them. You will see many tiny little things that separate them from the rest of us. The way they cock their head, the way they stand, and the ways they move around. Also, they should be skilled enough to NOT hurt you while sparring, yet give you the freedom to TRY whatever you want. This is the only way to get better in my opinion. Then when you get in the ring with someone of your own skill level, your confidence will be there so you wont bounce around as much. You wont be nervous, and you might possibly dominate your opponent. The only way to be the best, is to learn from the best.

[seany85]

Me mate is fighting in september in a MMA show and he got some sound advice off a local champion. Spar for 3 x 5 minute rounds as much as you can, as hard as you can this will help with your stamina, skill and your psychological conditioning, so that when you come to fight it will be just like the training and he said it should make it easier on yourself when it actually comes to the fight. He also said that stop doing it about 2 weeks before the fight though, to allow any injuries you may have got to heal.

[Hardball]

I have my second fight (I had a smoker last october) coming up in September and was just wondering some tips or techniques that have helped others prepare to win. The last time I wasn't serious enough and my cardio was not up to snuff, so I won't repeat that mistake, I was just curious about visualization, or other ways to get yourself into fight mode.

I would spend lest time on the internet and More time in the Gym preparring. Being mentally prepared comes from sparring.

[THT]

I would spend lest time on the internet and More time in the Gym preparring. Being mentally prepared comes from sparring.

If I could I would live at the gym. The problem is that it is over an hour away and with my work/watch the kids etc. schedule I can only get out once MAYBE twice a week. I work the bag at home as often as I can and keep up on the road and rope work, but there is no substitute for actual fighting.

[Hardball]

If I could I would live at the gym. The problem is that it is over an hour away and with my work/watch the kids etc. schedule I can only get out once MAYBE twice a week. I work the bag at home as often as I can and keep up on the road and rope work, but there is no substitute for actual fighting.

Don't forget the shadow boxing in the mirror and for about 50 bucks you can add a speed bag and for another 40 you can add a double end ball. I built my home gym/dojo one piece at a time. I never have to rent or pay gym fees again. Whenever you get extra money just buy a new piece of training equipment.

[THT]

Don't forget the shadow boxing in the mirror and for about 50 bucks you can add a speed bag and for another 40 you can add a double end ball. I built my home gym/dojo one piece at a time. I never have to rent or pay gym fees again. Whenever you get extra money just buy a new piece of training equipment.

I'm right with ya hardball. This weekend I'm moving into a townhouse with a basement and a double end ball is first on my list to continue my gym. For their b-day my girlfriends kids got interlocking floor mats to cover the basement too. Yes, that was at least half my idea .