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<Lmaoo> lost it at 29....<45>
I don’t think it’s a competitive edge you are losing. Sounds like you are just demotivated because you may be understanding where you actually stand in the totem pole.. And it’s so low that “what’s the point” is the thought that goes through your head.
Seen it time and time again, especially with folks who are new to actual full contact training
to answer your question, no it's not uncommon to lose a competitive edge or motivation throughout training, obviously there are road bumps, I would suggest either taking time off or trying something new to respark the flame.
I haven't lost the passion for training, it's the sparring only. Is that common? I just don't care for it anymore. I don't feeling competitive.
Sparring is THE most important aspect of training.I haven't lost the passion for training, it's the sparring only. Is that common? I just don't care for it anymore. I don't feeling competitive.
Sparring is THE most important aspect of training.
Yes. I got stabbed in an altercation less than a month ago. Sparring and fighting might be drastically different but what other aspect of martial arts training even comes close?I have done both. Have you?
Yes. I got stabbed in an altercation less than a month ago. Sparring and fighting might be drastically different but what other aspect of martial arts training even comes close?
I have serious motivational problems sparring. I still enjoy the training but I just don't care about the outcome and my mind isn't 100% focused. Holding back a lot.... Never get into it. Trying and pushing myself but my mind is elsewhere. I also hate facing young guys who are so much more energetic and motivated. Feels like fighting father time already.
I'm curious if you guys think this is due to testosterone dumps pushing 30 or if it's purely psychological?
I was a competitive beast as a teen and young adult. Basically a shadow of that these days.
I like sparring it's the other shit I find boring. I have other shit to do. At least that's what I tell myself.