Video: Win the Fight Before it Happens: Visualization with Cory Sandhagen by Cory ‘The Sandman’ Sandhagen. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Visualization rehearses technique and calms nerves. Many athletes use it before training or competition.
3 key details
- Picture the technique in first person, in detail.
- Include the feel and the breathing, not just the image.
- End on a successful rep.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Box breathing
- 2:00Visualize warm-up and stance
- 3:00Visualize your key technique
- 2:00Visualize staying calm under pressure
- 1:00Set one intention for training
Safety
This is a focus exercise, not medical or mental health advice.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
