1. Don't be afraid to lose, have an offensive philosophy going in, and constantly use a proper attack.

2. Make your opponent wrestle your style. Force the match and keep him off balance by attacking first and continuously.

3. If you have reach, speed, or balance on a man, use these to your advantage. Mix them up in your attack, the odds favor you.

4. If you are stronger, overpower him. If you are weaker, don't fight his strength but instead concentrate on perfect technique. Technique will win over strength nearly every time.

5. If you are in better shape, set a pace he can't stand but don't do all the work. Make him lift your weight every time possible.

6. Stay relaxed and remain poised and confident. Never allow calls by the referees or actions by your opponent or the fans upset your wrestling attitude or technique. Never make the referee mad at you.

7. Never stop wrestling until the whistle blows. This includes not giving up a defensive move until the referee calls the points. Remember, creating a stalemate is better then giving up a point.

8. Do not do anything in a match that you haven't worked hard to perfect in practice.

9. Never let your opponent know that you are tired.

10. Be a "chain wrestler", always performing a second move if the first doesn't work. Use holds which blend together, either as a fake to set-up, or as a follow-up.

11. A desperation move is risky and should only be tried at the end of the match when you "must" get points. Remember, a loss by one point is as bad as a loss be several points.