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The Challenges of Competing in Taikonda
You've talked about having to compete instinctively. What are other things I have to deal with? You said the emotional brain gets in the way. Yeah, I guess it's similar to a lot of sports. It's worries about injuries. So we have a lot of injuries that can put people out for a while. Then they think other people will be progressing quicker than me and what if I'm not back in time. Also with obviously it's a fighting combat sport. So the psychology of that is you're having to go face-to-face with another person. Things like body language is really important and being able to deal with that opponent... going up against world number one Taik