🦸 BODY LANGUAGE

Confident Posture and Presence

● OBJECTIVE: to develop confidence through swagger and body language

Studies show that when we act confident, we feel more confident. Maybe you feel confident, maybe you don't. But, you can always ACT confidently.

Fake it till you make it. Or better yet, fake it until you feel it. The more you practice it, the more you will feel it.

💫Exercise 1: What Does Confidence Look Like?

Describe how you look, move, and carry yourself when you are at your most confident. If this is difficult, use other athletes who appear confident to you. Remember to get the confident feeling and use your Confidence Anchor.

What does confidence look like to you:

[ Describe confident body language ]

💡 Strong Examples:

• Head up, standing tall
• Brisk pace, purposeful movement
• Speaking loud and clear
• Looking like Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Usain Bolt
• Kyle Dake / David Taylor warmup for finals
• Strong eye contact
• Relaxed but focused demeanor

📅Exercise 2: When Will You Behave Confidently?

Name the times you will need to behave confidently.

When will you behave confidently:

[ List specific situations ]

Examples:

• Walking into the gym before a match

• During weigh-ins

• When warming up on the mat

• After getting scored on

• When facing a tough opponent

• Between periods

🎯Exercise 3: Practice Schedule

Name the place and the time you will practice behaving confidently.

When and where will you practice behaving this way:

[ Your practice plan ]

Examples:

• Every morning when I walk into school

• During practice - especially live wrestling

• When I look in the mirror before leaving home

• Walking to my car after practice

• During visualization sessions

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ACT CONFIDENT, BECOME CONFIDENT!

Your body language doesn't just reflect your mental state—it creates it. When you walk tall, make eye contact, and move with purpose, your brain interprets these signals and starts to feel more confident. Practice your confident swagger daily, not just in competition. The more you embody confidence, the more natural it becomes. Soon, you won't be acting—you'll BE confident!

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