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New York City seems to have the best of everything. From the bright lights of Broadway to exceptional ethnic restaurants and elite sports entertainment, the Big Apple is the star of the story.
This entertainment metropolis also is home to some fantastic Session Girls and in our never ending quest to see sexy talent, we came across Tess who is both a dancer and grappler.
We enjoyed writing about her.
Missfit Tess, Beautiful Wrestler, Dancer, Perfect Fit
When Tess traveled to Germany to wrestle against some of Europe’s elite, we sense she received a little more than she bargained for. Those gorgeous Euro Princesses in Deutschland can be brutal on the wrestling mats.
Here are descriptions from the producer presenting the plight Tess faced and we sense you will see a pattern.
TESS WRESTLING IN GERMANY
VS SANDRA
Again a very dominant but also a competitive female wrestling match. 2 extremely strong girls with really hard muscles, both near the same height and weight. But one of them will get a painful and hard lesson. A must see match for Fans of fights where one is the clear stronger girl.
http://wrestling-movies.com/catalog/vendor/Tess_vs_Sandra.html
VS COBRA
Cobra is a brand new and it’s her first time here from the Czech Republic vs body builder Star Tess from New York. A fight with one clear stronger Girl and we have to stop after 6.30 Minutes because of small injury.
http://wrestling-movies.com/catalog/vendor/Cobra_vs_Tess_.html
VS LILITH
This seems to be a mismatch, full packed of muscle, Tess from the USA vs a very small but funny Lilith from the Czech Republic. We don’t know if Lilith will make it with no injuries vs this muscle girl. Watch this match and you will see one of the biggest surprise of the event.
http://wrestling-movies.com/catalog/vendor/Tess_vs_Lillith_November_Event.html
There’s always two ways to look at a battle where an earnest girl is in trouble throughout.
One school of thought is how can the Fem Competitor losing the fight not become demoralized?
That’s probably more common.
What intrigued us though, since we are from the elite high school sports world here in Northern California, how does the fighter dominating the match keep focus and not allow a comeback?
How many times have you seen NFL teams jump off to a huge lead, lose focus and stop doing what they were previously executing to race far ahead, then begin to play it safe and eventually lose the game?
Keeping focus in sports and life when things are going well and you are not under duress can be a challenge in lethargy prevention.
In our female grappling world, we have seen many a Fem Competitor lose focus during a match.
It can be prevented.
Let’s turn our attention to a female writer who can help us keep our focus.
Improving Your Mental Game – 7 Tips to Make You a Tougher and More Competitive Player
While a lot of athletic training focuses on physical preparation and readiness, there is another important component that should not be overlooked and this involves mental training. Even the most physically fit and capable athlete can fall short on performance if they are not mentally prepared for the competition.
While some people do seem to have an easier time handling the psychological pressure of competition, there are things everyone can do to improve. If you are a competitive athlete trying to get better at your game, here are 7 things to try to make you a tougher player – mentally.
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Use a ritual
During practice, develop a few rituals that you can turn to during competitive play. Game time rituals can include things like court sprints or a favorite drill before a match, certain stretches, or a type of ball bounce before a serve. Sometimes entire teams due certain cheers that serve as a ritual to get them in the spirit of the game. If you don’t think you have a game time ritual, consider creating one. Pay attention to your ordinary style when you are not in competitive play to identify some of the game time rituals you may unknowingly do. These can help you gain focus and a sense of calm, even during intense competitive play.
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Practice breathing exercises
Regardless of the sports that you do, breathing is extremely important when you are physically exerting yourself. During times of stress, many people take small shallow breaths or hold their breath altogether. When you fully exhale, your muscles relax. Work on your breathing during competitive play and at other times too so that you are more aware and better prepared to handle stress.
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Repeat a positive mantra
A mantra is a phrase or even a single word that you say over and over to yourself (silently or out loud) that helps you focus and relax. Some people use mantras for meditation. Others use them as a way to fall asleep at night. Mantras can also be very useful during intense competitive play. Try out a positive mantra that will help you focus and stay calm even in the most serious situations. Here are few mantras said to be used by Olympic athletes: “Breathe, believe, and battle.” – Karri Walsh, Olympic gold medalist in Volleyball. “Keep calm and carry on.” – Betsey Armstrong, Olympic silver medalist in Water Polo. “Keep on fighting.” – Christina Loukas, Olympian and national diving champion
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Stay in the moment
Thinking about a point you lost, a shot you missed, or some footwork that went awry will only distract you. Try to stay focused on exactly what you are doing in the moment to maximize your ability to fully compete. When you get worried or distracted about something that has already happened, your ability to perform at your highest level will be greatly compromised.
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Slow the game down
Have you ever heard a coach tell you to slow down a game? This simple bit of advice is true of so many different sports – from basketball to tennis. Depending on the sport, this could involve something as simple as taking a moment to tie your shoe or fix your headband.
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Keep it fun
It can be hard to remember that you actually love your sport if you are in the middle of some intense competitive play. But at the end of the day participating in sporting activities that you enjoy is what game play is all about. Keep winning, losing, and competing in perspective and during moments of self-doubt and worry, try to be grateful for the opportunity to compete.
While athletic competition provides people with a tremendous amount of enjoyment and opportunity, the mental game of many different sports sometimes proves particularly challenging. Dedicated and determined athletes can do all of the physical conditioning required to win but it is also important to focus on the mental game.
This focus on the mental game might be particularly important during recovery from a sports injury when athletes may experience a variety of insecurities and self-doubt. While an experienced sports medicine doctor can work hard to fix your injury, there are also plenty of things you can also do to help improve your sports performance. This includes gaining a better understanding how to improve both your physical conditioning and your mental game so that you are ready to compete in every way.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Stacie L. Grossfeld is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine, and completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Fowler-Kennedy Sports Medicine Center. Dr. Grossfeld currently works as a Louisville orthopedic surgeon in private practice at Orthopedic Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Grossfeld also serves as a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Louisville. Her special interests are in knee and shoulder reconstruction, ACL injury prevention, and sports medicine. To learn more about her sports medicine practice or to make an appointment, call 502-212-2663.
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