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Did you know that the difference between a Shonen Jump Champion and a player who goes 0 – 3 and drops could be as little as a notepad? It stuns me how underprepared new players are when they attend their first SJC. I’ve seen many quality players, both online and from local places, who simply couldn’t succeed in the Shonen Jump Championships (SJC’s) because they didn’t prepare for the non Yu-Gi-Oh! aspect of it.
It all starts with attitude. Do you have the willpower, stamina, and focus to play large scale events? Technically, you need to beat about 8 people to be a shoe-in for a top 16 berth. We’ve all had testing periods where we play several consecutive matches to get the feel of a deck, but it’s entirely different in a Shonen Jump Championship. Your opponent is no longer your best friend Bob. In fact, it’s quite the opposite – he or she is out to crush you.
As you get deeper in the tournament, the pressure starts mounting. If you’re 7-1 in a 9 round SJC, your next match could decide your SJC fate. If you win, you made it. If you lose, there’s a good chance you don’t make it. On top of the pressure, you’ve just played 8 rounds and are undoubtedly tired. Can you maintain your concentration? How about playing your best despite the fatigue? Preparing for issues like these separates the champs from the chumps......
It all starts with attitude. Do you have the willpower, stamina, and focus to play large scale events? Technically, you need to beat about 8 people to be a shoe-in for a top 16 berth. We’ve all had testing periods where we play several consecutive matches to get the feel of a deck, but it’s entirely different in a Shonen Jump Championship. Your opponent is no longer your best friend Bob. In fact, it’s quite the opposite – he or she is out to crush you.
As you get deeper in the tournament, the pressure starts mounting. If you’re 7-1 in a 9 round SJC, your next match could decide your SJC fate. If you win, you made it. If you lose, there’s a good chance you don’t make it. On top of the pressure, you’ve just played 8 rounds and are undoubtedly tired. Can you maintain your concentration? How about playing your best despite the fatigue? Preparing for issues like these separates the champs from the chumps......
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