If you have acrobatics in your routine, this is the time to use them. Stretch, work on cardio and warm up your stunts beforehand, but don't practice too much - you may hurt yourself before the division even starts.  There are often breaks between divisions, you may want to repeat this before each division. Be sure to practice blocking and scoring combinations at your dojo or on a punching bag beforehand. If you keep dropping your weapon or can't land stunts, don't let that make you nervous. Simply look for openings, block their combos, and do what you were trained to do.
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One-sentence summary -- Warm up. Don't let your opponent intimidate you.


Click the multicolored Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Doing so will search your computer for the Disk Cleanup program. If your mouse cursor doesn't appear in the text box at the bottom of Start when you open it, click the text box before typing. This program's icon, which resembles a flash drive with a brush on it, should be at the top of the Start menu. The Disk Cleanup program will open. You may have to click the Disk Cleanup icon once it appears at the bottom of the screen to open the Disk Cleanup window. Click the checkbox to the left of each item in the Disk Cleanup window, scrolling down once you reach the bottom of the window to view more options if necessary. It's at the bottom of the window. Disk Cleanup will begin deleting temporary files from places like the "Thumbnails" cache and the Recycle Bin cache. Once this process is complete, Disk Cleanup will close.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Start . Type disk cleanup into Start. Click Disk Cleanup. Check every box in the Disk Cleanup window. Click OK. Click Delete Files when prompted.


A vital part of studying is repetition. Test yourself on difficult material during each study session. Make flashcards with vocabulary words, dates, and other facts. Use these to test your knowledge. If you have a math exam, do practice tests in your math book. If your teacher or professor provides practice exams, take as many as possible.  Try to make your own practice tests. Review the types of question your teacher asked on quizzes and try to replicate them in your own words. Make a test for yourself, containing 10 to 20 questions, and then complete the test. If your teacher provides practice tests to help you study, take them home and do them on your own time. Start well ahead of time and bring in your practice test to show your teacher. Ask her something like, "I've gone through my notes and made this practice exam to help me study for the test next week. Could you tell me if it's on the right track?" Your teacher isn't likely to tell you whether or not specific things will be on the test, but she will probably be happy to tell you whether you're studying the right areas. And your hard work and preparation are sure to impress! The most difficult subjects require the most mental energy. Start with this work first. After completing harder materials, studying easier subjects will feel a lot less stressful. Study groups can be a great way to maximize your studying experience. However, keep in mind that you need to use study groups effectively in order for them to have the best effect.  You should structure study groups as you would an individual study session. Choose which materials to focus on and have set timeframes and breaks. It's easy to get distracted if you're working with groups of people. A schedule can help you stay on task.  Work with people who you know are hard workers. Even the best planned study groups can fall apart if you choose to work with people who are distracting and procrastinate. Remember, there's no shame in asking for help if you need it. If you are continually struggling with a particular subject despite diligent studying, seek out help from another student, a tutor, a teacher, or a parent. If you're a college student, there might be free tutoring centers on campus dedicated to helping students with a particular subject like writing, language, or math. As studying is seen as a chore, allowing yourself breaks and rewards can help motivate you to study harder. Take breaks every hour or so to stretch your legs, watch television, surf the internet, or do some light reading. Provide rewards at the end of study sessions to motivate yourself to work harder. For example, if you study 3 days in a row treat yourself by ordering take out.
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One-sentence summary -- Test yourself. Start with the hardest subjects. Use study groups effectively. Seek out help when you need it. Take breaks and give yourself rewards.


After your last practice competition, try to subsist on fluids and semi-solid foods in order to create as much space as possible in your stomach. Make sure to check with your doctor before fasting or changing your diet in any drastic way and don't forget to stay hydrated even if you refrain from eating solid food.  Many leading competitors fast a few days before their competition, relying only on water. Most hot dog eating contests are held outdoors during the summer, often on July 4th. Heat has been proven to decrease appetite, so if you let yourself get too hot before the competition starts, you'll be at a disadvantage. Stay in an air-conditioned car or sit in the shade until it's time to compete.  Some competitors even douse themselves in ice water right before the competition starts. By the time you arrive at the competition, you will have timed, evaluated, and practiced your strategy. Don't let nerves cause you to forget what you've done and try something new on the spot. Stick to what you know works! Find out what motivates you and try to recreate it at the competition. If you like listening to a particular kind of music and the competition allows headphones, then play that music. Alternatively, have friends and family cheer for you. Not only will it boost your spirit, but it'll be good to have them there to celebrate when you're victorious.
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Eat as little as possible they day before your competition. Stay out of the heat as much as possible before the competition starts. Stick to your established strategies. Create a motivating environment.