[Joemoplata]

In any combat sport oriented competition you need to have a specific strategy going into the match. In order to have a good strategy, you need to understand the rules involved and should have practiced for those rules ahead of time. This is important.

You strategy should always be to implement your game FIRST. Do not let your opponent dictate the first move, unless your strategy is to counter fight. Put your opponent when you feel the most comfortable.

This holds true regardless of the type of combat sport you're participating in.