Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Ready for a Street Fight?

When spontaneous combat (a street fight or assault) occurs, you will need to be prepared mentally and physically. Spontaneous combat can arise from a dispute with an acquaintance or a physical attack by a stranger. It can happen anytime, to anyone. There are two levels of spontaneous combat: psychological and physical.

The former often leads to the latter. To prepare for the mental and physical realities of combat, practice maintaining a calm mind during training. Every human conflict arises from emotion. Controlling your emotion is the key to controlling the course of the conflict. If you become controlled by your emotions, you have a greater chance to make errors in judgment which will lead to your defeat.

To prepare for spontaneous combat, design a training program that blends your mental and physical strengths. Combine psychological and physical tactics to defeat the opponent on both levels. In fact, if an opponent is psychologically overmatched, he may back down out of fear. Being well prepared will enhance your capability to assess the circumstances and implement a workable strategy to establish your advantage.

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