If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready – both in life and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alike. But that doesn’t mean just being prepared in terms of physical readiness… It also means that your mind has to be ready for competition.
John Danaher explains why this is so important:
Be ready with both mind and body. When you come out to engage with an opponent there are a thousand possibilities for both of you.
You have two modes of defense. The first is mental – this is AWARENESS. If you are mentally aware of dangers BEFORE their onset, defense is always easier.
Of course, the way you present yourself physically is as important:
The second is physical – this is your stance. A good stance covers the most likely attack options an opponent has whilst facilitating your own attacks.
Weaknesses in stance always make your opponents job easier and your job more difficult.
In short, you’ve got to be ready on all fronts. This will give you the best chances for winning:
When you go out there – be mentally aware of dangers and physically set in a strong stance that enables you to confront and overcome those dangers. And you’ll always be a tough opponent for anyone.
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