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The 4 Secret Things That You Must Do If You Want To Be Successful At Judo

Author: Rhadi Ferguson
Date Posted: August 18, 2007

The Judo Crusader was recently on an airplane and he was reading a book called "The Strategy Paradox" by Michael Raynor. This book was absolutely phenomenal. So phenomenal that The Judo Crusader immediately ordered the book as soon as the plane landed. I had to have it. And I'll tell you why.

Michael Raynor, in The Strategy Paradox, talked about 4 things in his book that I have, can, do and will continue to apply to Judo. And I'm telling you this because I want you to apply it to you judo career as well, no matter if you are a coach or athlete. The beautiful thing about this is that I cover some things which are very similar to this, yet more extensive in my groundbreaking work The Gold Mettle Plan.

Thing #1 - ANTICIPATE

In judo, just as in life, you need to develop scenarios for the future. As you watch film and video and prepare for matches, you NEED to anticipate the outcome of what your competitor may do or may try to do. You need to anticipate what may happen when you planned strategies works and/or when it doesn't work. This is oh-so important. Some of you just believe that you have to pre-plan and you know what? You're right. But RIGHT NOW, your pre-planning approach is LIMITED by your currently knowledge base. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR LIMITATIONS to limit you. Break beyond your limitations to make sure you can reach higher level of understanding. When you do this, you will understand the process of Anticipation Planning and the process of futuring.

It Is Always Wise To Look Ahead, But Difficult To Look Further Than You Can See

Get the knowledge so that you may increase your vision.

Thing #2 - Formulate

You must create a strategic framework for action. You must formulate design and create a way (or a map) to get to your desired destination. Realize where you want to "end up" and how you want to get there. More often than not, people don't plan to fail, they fail to plan. You MUST formulate a optimal strategy for success. Without this, you are not training to win, nor are you training properly. In all honesty, you are flat out FOOLING yourself, plain and simple.

Sun Tzu said, “All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.”

Get the knowledge and information so that you can PROPERLY form a plan and formulate a STRATEGY for achieving greatness on the mat and in life.

Thing #3 - Accumulate

This is the most important piece of this piece of written articulation. You must acquire as much knowledge about your what is going to be required in order to make your "dream" a reality. And THEN you must GO GET THOSE THINGS!! If you know that you have to move and get better practice partners. Then freaking move! If you know that you need help with grip fighting, then get the grip fighting information that you need. If you know that you have to get in better shape, then get in shape. You MUST get and accumulate the things and resources that are necessary for your development and success on and off the mat. If you must travel, then travel. If you must get your hands on another coach, then get one. Do what it is that you NEED to do.

Thing #4 - Operate

Implement and put into motion everything that you've gathered, accumulated, formulated and envisioned. Like Nike says, "Just Do It".

About The Author

Rhadi Ferguson is a 2004 Olympian in Judo and a 4-Time National Judo Champion. If you desire to learn more information about his Gold Mettle Plan you may do so at http://www.goldmettleplanpackage.com or http://www.goldmettleplan.com

Article Source: JKD Street Combat - online collection of Judo articles.

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