Important Quote by Masaaki Hatsumi

I reckon you have to put a presence in front of your opponent - a bit of confidence and attitude - and then you…

— Nick Cummins

Staying focused is key. You have to focus on your opponent and make sure you're training right so your body and mind are ready.

— Jermall Charlo

Relax and calm your mind. Forget about yourself and follow your opponent's movement.

— Yip Man

Do not be afraid to get close to your opponent. The closer you are, the more you will learn.

— Manuel dos Reis Machado

I never think that there's something I can't do, whether it's beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about…

— Magic Johnson

Play against the Game, not your opponent.

— Bud Wilkinson

You have to respect your opponent.

— Rafael dos Anjos

I think it's important to be up front with where you differ with your opponent and be ready to take that on.

— Roy Cooper

As a player, you have to focus on the match and not too much on the surroundings.

— Danny Welbeck

Respect your opponent, just make them respect you more.

— Georges St-Pierre

That has to help if you know the mentality of your opponent, and how he wants to play.

— Adama Traore

Respecting your opponent is the key to winning any bout. Hold your enemy in contempt and you may miss the strategy behind his moves

— Anonymous