An individual who practices martial arts two hours a day for four weeks before fighting in a tournament is demonstrating which phase of the self-regulation cycle?

The performance phase is when someone carries out the actions needed to work toward a goal. Practicing martial arts for two hours a day is putting preparation into action, so this demonstrates the performance phase. Forethought involves planning beforehand, while self-reflection happens after an activity.

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