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The objective of mental preparation is developing a mindset that creates consistent performance your talents. Athletes such as Lance Armstrong, Pedro Martinez, and Michelle Kwan
Mental Preparation Tips for Competition
Ready? Fence! Mental Preparation Tips for Competition Being mentally prepared for a tournament is just as important as being physically prepared. A successful fencer requires
Anxiety on the Strip
Anxiety on the Strip : An Examination of Predictors of Precompetitive State Anxiety in Epee Fencers Research continues to look for the sources of state
Bouting with Anxiety
How Fear of Failure Can Affect Your Fencing Fencing has been labeled “physical chess” due to the heavy emphasis on its mental game. A fencer