I never fear my opponent, for me he only represents a new challenge to conquer.
I try to clear my mind of everything, I try to think of nothing. I just let my body act, the body can take control and do what it’s trained to do.
Before a fight I empty my mind. Every fighter is able to lose. It is not a big thing. You have to accept what comes and remain calm.
To be happy is very important to do a great performance because you have to be comfortable; your mind has to be clear.
The good point is when you combine excitement and calm together.
My philosophy is the same as a Samurai: To hit without getting hit.
You can have talent and strength, but the most important is determination.
I was thinking Im going to die but I’m not going to tap.
Positivity helps produce better results.
You have to walk and believe that you can find the light.
Meditation plays a big role in my life. Meditation fortifies my spirit, improves my focus, my desire. When I fight I try to empty my mind. It’s called Mushin. When I don’t see anything around me, I only see that moment. Nothing else matters. that was how I was taught to live.
If you gave up, you’ve already lost. If you keep going, you get to a new level.
I’m just a regular guy that had a dream and ran for it.
The main thing Karate offers to me is a philosophy of life. The philosophy of Karate is respect and discipline. You give 100% of whatever you do, in every activity.
The Samurai always has to rise and move on, because new challenges will come.
It’s not a defeat nor an obstacle that is going to get in the way of our dream, my dream continues, the journey continues.
This is one of the toughest divisions and I’m going to be champion.
I believe a lot in what I do and in my work. I believe in me.
If you have a dream in your life, go ahead, it’s possible. Go ahead.
There’s always pressure but I change that pressure into motivation.