How to calm nervousness before performing tkd form in front of judges and audience for a tournament?
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Before you go up to do your routine try and realize a few different things...first most of your competitors have similar nervousness it can be a disconcerting feeling to go up and perform against people and for people that you are not used to - just try and do the best you can. Secondly realize that you do have a good grasp of your technique, otherwise you wouldnt be up there in a tournament setting. Try and be confident that you have mastered your abilities as best as you were able in preparation for the contest. Again you can only perform as well as you can perform and you just have to be at peace with what the results will bring.
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Its always good to break the ice with a joke or witty remark. Dont worry about being nervous and shaky, if you are doing a speech for school everyone knows what you feel like. Be your natural self - dont try to be extremely proper or news anchorman like. Just be yourself, study what you wanna say, so you dont have to use to many notes. Use gestures and mimik where appropriate.
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My speech teacher had us look just over the top of the audience heads. He had up proactice at home in front of a mirror. I would practice my speeches with a tape recorder. I would have my husband or a friend listen to me. I found practice helped build confidence. Then the more you do, the easier it gets. Just practice...practice ...practice
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Remember everyone is nervous presenting in front of the class  sometimes, even people who do it all the time.  Also remember that the people in front of you understand that you are nervous and most will feel sympathy for you because they know how they will feel when it is their turn.  And you will get better with practice if you choose to continue with courses or a job that requires you to give presentations.\n\nBe well prepared.  Practice in front of a mirror.  Tape yourself and watch the tape and make notes about things to correct.  Plan some activity to get the class involved which will take the pressure off you for a few minutes and give you a breather.  Before your presentation try some deep breathing exercises.  Arrive early to get ready.  Get a good night's sleep the night before.  Prepare a handout or two for the class.  Use an ice breaker to get people laughing, including you.  It is hard to be nervous when you are laughing.  Be light hearted about it all.  Don't take yourself too seriously - this too shall pass, and in the overall scheme of  things it won't seem like such a big deal.\n\nI've included a link to a bit of reading that might help.
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practice is always a good thing.. i have an immense fear of public speaking but find it helpful if i practice on some people first.. as time goes on you'll figure out that u remember more of what ur speach contains and it will all start to flow more smoothly.. if all else fails, think of them nude...lol...
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Practice makes perfect, I can't think of any real tips to performing kata other than remember to breathe properly.  If there are others in your class you might want to think about getting together to practice your form and breathing, DO NOT SPAR.\n\nKata is about control of form and proper execution, don't rush yourself with time you will get it.\n\nGood Luck
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I know Saturday has already passed, but I can tell from your question that you will probably be nervous before every race. (I know I am!) I run the 800 almost every meet, and I love running it! I know since it is a fast race, you feel like it is impossible to beat your time. But you WILL get faster every race, even if you are the slowest one out there! (I'm sure you're not though) About being nervous... I always get nervous the night before, and right before my race I feel like throwing up! lol but don't worry about being nervous because it shows how much you want to beat your time, and IT HAPPENS TO EVERYONE! What I do is I talk to the people lined up with me, and I have found that they are even more nervous than I am! And please do not worry about coming in last place! You don't want to have that type of attitude... just worry about beating your time. Lastly, it doesn't matter how you do in your race, it just matters if you tried your absolute hardest. Don't be afraid of pain. Well at least not in your race. Just give it your all, and make sure you have nothing left at the end.\n\nSorry this answer is so long... I just wanted to be sure I had answered all of your questions! Hope this helps and Good luck in the 800!!!!!! :)
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Common to newbie, you are simply nervous. Do some warm-up normally for 15 min myself (yes, 15 min, I instruct my students to do at least 15 min though for how long depends on diff people)
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LOL...  Well I have certainly come a long ways since TKD.  I mean, my "kick you off your horse style" is still quite effective, but I have more to learn.  I actually went back to my old dojang last night.  haven't been doing TKD in a few weeks.  Everyone asked what the hell i was doing since i was one of the best students there (not ego, just fact).  I told them the new styles that I was learning and they were interested.  I waited through class to the end to spar with some of my friends.\n\nI waited through the 45 minute run around cones drill.  The 30 minutes of Tap dance tag (also known as sparing).  And then got the chance to spar with a few of my friends.  They said that any style was ok.  One of them is a boxer so of course, he just boxed.  He was the only one I had real trouble with.  Hard to get in tight on someone to throw em, if your face keeps getting pounded!  Anyway, I made short work of the TkD "studs" (black belts), and eventually got the boxer to the ground.  \n\nIts funny to watch someones eyes as you go to full mount on em and start to Tee-off on their face!  I spoke with my old master, whom I still consider a really great guy.  I gave him ideas on what to do to turn TKD from Crap to Martial.  He has all the knowledge, the dudes a 4th degree from Korea under the best there, and a 4th degree in Hapkido from the same place.  Skill is NOT something he lacks.  But I told him what people thought about TKD and why i left.  He is making changes to get more reality based training and is now open to cross training.  Who knows.  I just might start to train there again if they mix things up.\n\nP.S - Hey nine... if you ever make it out this way dude.... I'd roll with ya any time!
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ok first thing first, youve got to be calm and composed. feeling nervous is okay. just relax and listen to the questions carefully. answer them patiently. dont hurry things up. it can mess up.
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You will look more calm and collected. For myself, if I know I will be speaking, I will think through what I need to say and plot out the order I will say everything. In public speaking contests, I memorize what I am going to say until I can say it as fast as I can, that way I know I know it and won't have to worry about forgetting it. Or, I will learn information about different points I was to make and remember the order of those points, instead of trying to memorize something at the last minute. Also, if questions are asked you will feel comfortable because you know the subject.
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it'd be a difficult task for anyone if they had to refrain from speaking to people about things at any given moment but even the best known speakers in the world had a time when they were nervous.  Since there is no way to avoid this here is what I suggest:\n\nFIrst start reading your presentation out loud to yourself, to get familar with your content the biggest fear you are likely to have is not saying the word right or stumbling and looking foolish which you don't want.  Then practice in front of a mirror, then family, then close friends.  When the time to go up to speak, take several deep breaths and plan your walk to the podium, this seems like something someone should know but when you only have it in your mind to walk up to the podium and speak people don't watch were they are going and sometimes bump into something around the area and that can be a bit embarassing.  Just remember it's just a report, speak well, let your eyes wander around the room and be cool:)
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You may feel jittery now, but as soon as you get out on the floor your competitive drive kicks in and you give it all you can and have fun. That is how it feels when I have a cheer competition....I get scared about my stunts then when i get out there I put on the confident face and give it all I can... only to discover I was nervous for no reason... the more you perform the less nervous you will be... practice and then give it all you have!! Oh and if yo mess up play it off and smile... looks pretty bad when people just run off!! Peace
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1. Practice your material until it's second nature\n2. Dress in comfortable clothing\n3. Look at things that do not cause you anxiety\n4. If you make a mistake do not dwell upon it ... move on confidently\n5. Pre-live the event ... running scenarios such as you forget your lines and recover or you do a great job.  This will get you shifted and ready for any eventuality.\n6. Know that people admire your ability to speak publicly and mistakes are understood and overlooked.
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I feel that in a big competition, win or lose, you did good to get to the top. A good tip is to always go with your gut instinct or first instinct. That thought is always the right one. If you're in the competition and think thats what it is, let it out. I always take the second choice and unfortunately, it does't pan out. For stage fright, I think you should stay calm and focus your mind on the one important reason you are there, to win! And by the way, GOOD LUCK! :)
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I have played piano for weddings for the past 27 years. I have  never played for a wedding where the processional participants were not nervous. When people are nervous they tend to go fast. I would suggest considerably shortening the time of the piece.2 minutes would be the max I would go. Good luck!
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I had to do this and was terrified. This worked, and I actually relaxed enough to enjoy doing the presentation! Got compliments. So:\n\nKnow your subject inside and out. Develop a passion for it. Start really wanting to get this info you are presenting out to others--feel a need for them to know and understand it.\n\nPractice, practice, practice! To a mirror for a little while, then to everyone you know. Over and over. Eventually, you'll be so familiar with your presentation you won't feel totally dependent on your notes, you'll just roll. Take the criticisms offered by those you practice to, and use them.\n\nAfter you know your stuff inside and out, you can start concentrating on the audience, as in making eye contact, smiling, what words to emphasize. Practice all of that too. Over and over.\n\nTime each trial run if that's at issue. After a while, know within 30sec. of how long you need. That erases worries during the actual presentation of watching a clock.\n\nKnow your audience. Will there be someone there whom you know well? Who might have been one of your practice audience and knows the drill? Who might give you nods and smiles during?\n\nThat day, wear a favorite outfit that you know looks great and is comfortable. Look your best. Get there incredibly earlier than need be. Walk around the room, know where things are, begin to feel at home. If there's chitchat in the room before things start, mingle. If you're talking to a stranger about the day, if it feels right you might mention that you are a presenter, and a little new at this. Any sympathy drummed up ahead of time from the audience helps, as they sort of send warm vibes to you while you're speaking. And it helps you to feel that they are more understanding of your position. (Just don't whine.)\n\nWhen you know it all inside and out, go practice about 25 more times! Be able to do it in your sleep! Be so bored with the whole thing by the time you get there that you just want to do it, get your warm fuzzies, and move on. Just don't, after awhile, let monotony creep into your voice.\n\nGood luck! Have fun with this, it's actually an amazing growth and confidence-building exercise.I hope my suggestions help a little.