Wisdom of the old West: The great American Lawman Wyatt Earp was ask about his proficiency in gun fighting at the end of his career. “Fast is fine but accuracy is final. You have to learn to take your time in a hurry. “ These words pertain well to our game as well. The two crucial themes they convey are first that the only moves that count are those that are completed. An arm bar that is 99% good enough doesn't score and doesn't finish a tough opponent. Only when it fully breaks through an opponent's defenses does it end the match. Learning to get it right under pressure is everything. Second, don't rush things under pressure. Learning to slow things down to a speed where you can do the job correctly under pressure is key. Every instinct in your body will be telling you to speed things up, but the athlete who can resist this and move at a pace that allows solid execution will be the one who prevails.
