The Mendes Brothers on Converting Pre-Fight Nerves into Confidence

In this candid discussion, Rafa and Guilherme Mendes share their mental approach to competition anxiety, particularly before major tournaments. They explain how proper preparation is key to managing pre-fight nerves, emphasizing that doubt often creeps in when you feel undertrained. The brothers reveal that when negative thoughts arise – like worrying about losing or ending up on a magazine cover after being submitted – they counter these fears by reminding themselves of their intense training and preparation. This self-talk helps them transform anxiety into confidence, with the mantra “I trained so hard, I’m not going to lose” serving as their mental anchor before fights.#ConfidenceBuilding #FightPreparation #MindsetMatters #CombatSports #Nervousness #WorldFinals #AthleteMentality #TrainingHard #StayCalm #OvercomeFears