MAINTAINING LASER FOCUS

Keep Your Attention On What Matters

Listen to Lesson 6

Focus is your ability to keep your attention on what matters and ignore what doesn't. In a 6-minute match, a single lapse in focus can cost you the win.

The Focus Problem

During a match, distractions are everywhere:

• The crowd's reactions
• The score on the board
• What coach is yelling
• Your opponent's trash talk
• The referee's calls
• Time remaining
• Your own negative thoughts

Every second your mind wanders, you're vulnerable.

The Predator's Focus

Champions maintain focus on THREE things only:

1. Present Moment

Not what happened last period. Not what might happen next. Only THIS moment, THIS position, THIS action.

2. Your Technique

Hand position, hip placement, pressure points. The technical details of what you're doing RIGHT NOW.

3. Your Breathing

When you focus on breathing, you stay calm and centered. It anchors you in the present.

Training Your Focus

→ Practice Single-Point Concentration: During drilling, focus only on perfect technique. Nothing else.

→ Use Cue Words: Pick one word ("attack," "pressure," "breathe") and repeat it mentally to stay focused.

→ Recognize Distractions Early: When your mind wanders, catch it immediately and refocus.

→ Train in Chaotic Environments: Practice with loud music, distractions, pressure. Learn to focus despite chaos.

📝 EXERCISE: Choose Your Focus Cue

Pick ONE word you'll use to refocus when your mind wanders during a match:

Examples: "Now", "Breathe", "Attack", "Pressure"

[ My focus cue word: _________ ]

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAY

Focus is a trainable skill. The more you practice bringing your attention back to the present moment, the better you get at it. Champions don't have fewer distractions — they just refocus faster.

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