Hypnotism

[Slim]

I think hypnosis could be used to improve a martial artist performance; by increasing concentration and alertness, for overcoming pain barriers when training etc., increasing co-ordination, possible increases in reaction time, overcome prefight nerves, improve confidence and determination, to help relax in rest times and speed recovery. Actually Ive already quoted some bits out of a book I found, heres something that may be interesting:"Every movement of a muscle is preceded by the will to move it;and this decision in the brain is passed to the spinal cord, along the nerves to the junction of nerve and muscle, and then to the muscle itself which duly contracts. In the chain of events leading from the decicion to move a muscle to its actual movement (most of this process is entirely automatic), it is the will power which tires first.In that same chain of events, it is the will-power that responds best to hypnosis. To introduce a little more will-power cannot conceivably be harmful when the margins of safety are so great."

 

I also think the hypnotic trance is very similar to a meditative state, along with other states of mind used in sport, religion, etc.

[F-S-K]

woah now THAT i have to try

[MuayTB1]

If you have more on how to do this, please post it ok?

[Slim]

Its a pretty powerful thing, it worked so well in helping me give up smoking it was scary, but in saying that, it didnt make a bit of difference to a friend of mine who tried it. When I was talking to the hypnotist about what I wanted I mentioned I was a student, and anything he could to to improve my (fairly slack) study habits would be great.

 

My study habits didnt actually change all that much, but Im sure my ability to remember and recall information improved a lot, I went from getting c's (just passes) to B+'s consistantly and a few A's, it surprised the hell out of me.

 

Of course that could have been a natural process that would have happened anyway, but.....(cue spooky twilight zone-type music)

[Jack]

*cue the other guy to whisper "my god" under his voice before camera cuts to another scene*

 

Well, I have nothing else to do so I'm going to try talking to my subconcious... I'll post back in a little and tell you if it worked!

[Jack]

Oh my god it works! it actually works!

 

Am I 14? It said Yes, I am yes

 

Do I love Jen? It said Yes, I say yes

 

Does Jen love me? It said yes, I know deep down she does love me

 

Will I ever stop loving Jen? Doesn't want to say

 

Do I got to hewitt school? No, no

 

Is krishan really my best friend? Yes, Yes

 

Do I fancy Jess? No, no

 

I tell you peeps, this thing actually works! it's amazing, I was doubious myself, but, wow... it actually works... it was right every single time... I'm impressed!

 

Everyone do this, it only takes 10 minutes!

[Lars]

I haven't tried yet, but did it actually move? I've gotta try it now!

 

It's hard to find stuff about hypnotism on the web. You have to search on all of those underground anarchy sites to find some...

 

 

[Jack]

YES, it actually moved in the corresponding direction! I was stunned

[Slim]

Here's some bit that are relevant to martials arts. These paragraphs are from an article by Paul McKenna. The whole thing is at http://www.fitcamps.com/lib/HYPNOSIS.DOC

 

Another technique that I find really effective for sports people is 'slow time'. You've probably had the experience of queuing in the bank for a few minutes, but it seems like ages. Time hasn't slowed down, but your perception of time has. I simply teach some sports people how to slow down time in their mind so they can move faster in the real world. That way they have more time to anticipate their opponent, hit the ball, or just make a decision. The racing drive Jackie Stewart once said that he only ever drove fast twice in his life and both times it scared him.

 

Of course, at the end of the day, hypnosis is no substitute for discipline, education and taught training in all areas. All hypnosis can do is help any sportsman achieve his very best. It can help put somebody into the best state of mind for an event and if you add this to the best state of body it is an overpowering combination.

 

Of course it doesn't go down well with everyone. Chris Eubank called for an inquiry into the use of hypnosis in boxing after losing his title to Steve Collins, who had admitted a hypnotist had helped him in the run up to the fight. Eubank called hypnosis legal cheating, but the governing board of boxing thought differently and after an investigation they gave it the green light.

 

Also check out this link about a boxer from Bristol: http://www.glenncatley.com/gc_training3.htm

 

 

[Joecooke007]

After I read this i found my self thinking three things.

 

1. Where did you get the time to write all of this down?

 

2. Where did I get the time to read it?

 

3. Cool

 

You article is interesting. Thank you for sharing.