Mental preparation

[White Warlock]

Having been in multiple confrontations over the years, I can attest to mental preparation 'sometimes' working. As Rick67, I visualize past and potential incidents, running it in my mind a thousand ways, each with different outcomes. Doing this helps me to determine not only the best course to take, but also helps me to 'accept' the decisions I end up making that may not have been favorable to my pride or ego.

 

As to entering into new environments, yes... always. Everywhere i go, i subconsciously note the entryways and exits, main thoroughfares, crowds, potential threats, available weapons and obstacles, and... of course, gauge emotions. If i am with someone, i tend to direct them to provide the least disadvantageous situation, such as ensuring they lock the passenger door immediately upon entering the vehicle.

 

However, as is the nature of the beast, sometimes we do drop our guard and it is those moments that invariably become the exploited opportunities for criminals and bullies. And although we can extend our awareness and make it a lifelong passion, there will always be the window of opportunity that lets slip the cold breeze of reality.

 

Given this, preparing for the unexpected, i.e., learning to adapt at the drop of a hat... training oneself to act, rather than merely react, I find to be the true gold. For when that cold breeze hits, it will be too late to put on your jacket.

[ang_soo_do_guy]

i do the same thing i look around and picture what to do if that drunk comes over with a brocken bottle,or if them to guys come over with fists clenched or if that pensioner comes over with his walking stick in the air (just kidding) u get the pic

[Rotten Head Fok]

Apart from my daily routine of standing meditation, TCC twice in the morning, twice in the evening and forms practice I try to put myself in non-expected enviorments. Let me explain, if I wake up a little earlier in the morning I'll get dressed and walk up to the top of a hill just outside town and watch the sunrise. While I'm at home doing nothing that important out of the blue I'll drive down to the river south of town and dive in. I free-climb (no ropes) whitch I feel help my mind with problem-solving. When I park my car at the grocery store I'll stand on top of the roof, I get strange looks from people (my wife), but I also get a different look at the world. My friends and I will throw things at each other when we least expect it. I've often been jealous of "The Pink Panther" in that I wish I had my own "Kato!". Geez's I am so weird.....lol

[krunchyfrogg]

Krunchy, You shouldn't let your guard down at church either. As time passes more and more murders are taking place in the church.

 

People are creatures of habit and going to church is a weekly activity to many Americans. So if an "ex" wants to get back at someone that is a good place for a shooting. They know the individual will be at church at a given time and can easily walk up behind them and take a shot.

 

Many larger churches actually have security these days.

 

Something to thing about.

 

Sorry for waiting about 6 months to respond, but it's definitely something to think about!

[GhostlySykanRyu]

Aye, I do shadow boxing daily, it's a great warm-up!

[Little Dragon]

it also helps you think faster in fights or in tight situations..thats what ive read atleast..

[kle1n]

ohh i have a BAD habit of daydreaming.its really hard to focus even during sparring.i keep imagining fights even during my instructor is talking and it takes to long.

[Kreisi]

you should stay alert and try to talk yourself thru if doenst work just fight.

[OkinawaKarate04]

has anyone else had frustration with the street fights that end up as a flailing braw .... Is it just me or is it hard to keep your own control when someone decides to flail uncontrolably it scares me when i try to keep control as to not cause permanat damge (in a situation were you could be punished harshly)when someone flais my first instinct is to just land a few well placed blows... i would rather just neutrilze the situation ....its not the fact that they ever do any substacial damage just that what is an affective counter agaisnt this besides just a few powerful attacks

[White Warlock]

has anyone else had frustration with the street fights that end up as a flailing braw .... Is it just me or is it hard to keep your own control when someone decides to flail uncontrolably it scares me when i try to keep control as to not cause permanat damge (in a situation were you could be punished harshly)when someone flais my first instinct is to just land a few well placed blows... i would rather just neutrilze the situation ....its not the fact that they ever do any substacial damage just that what is an affective counter agaisnt this besides just a few powerful attacks

Hmm.. i've heard this comment a few times before.

 

What's with all this 'control' issue? Just let yourself go.