Im nervous about competing in the black belt division what should I do?

Question

It's been my dream since I was 7 to become a black belt. Well I've done that and theres a competition comming up. I've got a reputation for winning as an underbelt...Well...Now Im nervous about competing in the black belt division with all this experience at my age (20) I mean I remember these divisions when I was younger and these guys were Ruthless! what should I do...Kata too...Im so nervous Finally one more thing...I seem to always forget the technique after the ground strike on Kanku dai whats a good way to remember this?

Answer 1

Hit your self very hard then practice

Answer 2

First off you can easily buy a black belt on line for about $15. Why would you need to steal one? Second, karate tournaments have rules that would likely stifle any of your Krav Maga techniques. Many do not allow contact or very limited contact. They also do not allow takedowns. In most cases you are looking at a game of "advanced tag." Third, you've really got a major ego problem if you think you're going to find some kind of satisfaction in beating a black belt in a tournament.

Answer 3

You seriouly have to get in there and see what it's all about. Experience is the very best teacher.

Answer 4

do it first and get courage after it's how it works just remember to breath

Answer 5

I saw on the other question that you train in shotokan karate...... that means non-contact.......... so let me get this right, you beat guys who were not at your level of skill but you used your belt colour as an excuse for not fighting anyone harder, now that you reached blackbelt and are forced to fight people who probably are at an equal or better skill level than you, you are scared... and all of this is in a NON-CONTACT tournament..............................................................................................................................................
DUDE!

Answer 6

practice

you baby