does anyone else find themselves unable to be as aggressive as others when sparring?
i've been practicing Shotokan for a year and a half, and while i did have a bit of a hard time in the beginning, i adapted quickly to this sport. i train well, 1-2 hours a day 5 times a week, and i've gotten 4 medals out of 7 tournaments. i have an orange belt. i wouldn't consider myself good, maybe a bit decent-ish.
I really need tips for more aggression in sparring. Like, during it, i feel like i won't be able to get a point if i don't have a 100% chance of getting it, and i'm scared of getting awfully hurt. in the first few months of sparring, i could literally go all in, kick as high as i could, keep hitting and hitting until i got a point.
but i feel like i can't do that anymore. I only use punches in kumite. Can't even raise my leg (i can, but i don't kick bc i can't see the 'chance' to do so lol)
i know it's my mindset is the problem, that i should get rid of the fear of not getting points and getting hurt, but i have no idea how to... plus i have a tournament in 3 days.
any tips would be appreciated