Consider for a moment what it is that makes us feel scared in a fight or attack situation; is it the fact that you may get seriously hurt, raped, disfigured or even killed by this person standing in front of you? You have loved ones; Children, Husbands, Wives, Brothers or Sisters etc…. waiting for you at home that you feel you may never see again.
You have to tell yourself that this Punk standing in front of you is not going to deny you that right to get home to your loved ones; your family, the people who you need and who need you. Most men and women will do absolutely anything in order to protect their own children but you also have to find this same emotional strength to protect yourself, otherwise you may not be going home to look after your family anyway.
If you ever find your self in a situation that may require you to fight your way out then you must tell yourself -YOU ARE GOING HOME AND YOU WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET THERE! If it requires sticking your fingers deep into someone’s eyes, kneeing their groin up into their waist, braking a rib or two with your elbow or snapping a couple of fingers then so be it. Start thinking more along the lines of what you will do to them rather than anything that they might do to you. You do have many options to protect yourself, get yourself on a Self defense course, find out what these options are and practice them.
During a confrontation it is normal to experience an injection of adrenalin; this in itself can often be mistaken for fear especially if you have not had regular exposure to it. Your body is trembling, your heart is pounding, you may be breaking into a cold sweat, your mouth may have also gone very dry, your legs are feeling weak, you may even have lost bowel control, your mind has gone blank and a general feeling of numbness throughout your body are all symptoms associated with your adrenalin rush, it is your body preparing itself for fight or flight. Adrenalin can give you added speed and Power so although you may not think so at the time, it really is there to help.
Remember not to hold your breath as your body needs Oxygen so breathe deeply in a controlled fashion; this will not only help to clear your mind so you can start to think clearly but also help the adrenalin flow throughout your body where it can be put to use.
Always Remember, you are worth it! If you were ever attacked, one of the best ways to overcome fear is not to think so much about what they may do to you, but think more about what you are going to do to them. When you have actually made that decision to fight, there’s no holding back. Give it everything you’ve got. You have a right to protect yourself so make sure you use it. Get yourself on a Self Defense Course, learn and practice some simple techniques.
TRAIN HARD / FIGHTWIZE
By Malcolm Bale - 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu
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