# What mental attitude should I have stepping onto the mat?

Keep a playful attitude generally, but know when to be serious - and stepping onto the mat is that time. Show confidence through eye contact. Do not let a tough-looking opponent get in your head. Have the alleycat mentality: even if they are a tiger and you might lose, they are going to take some da...

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