Doubt in skills/Pressure testing.

[sensei8]

I think everyone goes through these feelings. Me, I get them poping up every now and again.

One thing I do now know difinitively is - it does not matter how much bigger/better/more fit you are than another person. It can come down to timing, angles or even the wrong slip of a big toe that throws balance off enough to put you in a bad position. Small men can beat giants by pure luck alone.

Even when in control of adrenal response (which is a must to begin with), there are too many other variables to say "Yes, this skill of mine will work". Combat is chaotic, and there is no telling which way it will go until it is over.

In short - I dont think there is any one answer to this quandry.

Solid post, especially the bold type above!!