Another common fear is fear of failure or fear of losing. This is more of an illusory fear than the fear of injury. Being seriously injured is a reality that could change the course of your life forever. Losing or failing is only a temporary emotional setback. If you have a great fear of failure, look at the possible root causes. Have you trained enough? Is your opponent much better than you? Do you have something to prove by fighting?
There are many causes of failing, ranging from poor training to just plain bad luck. Some you can control and some you cannot. Forget the uncontrollable. Look closely at the controllable factors like your determination to succeed, the amount and quality of your training, your ability and skill level. Assess each of these realistically. If you find that something is truly lacking, take action immediately to fix it.
More likely, you have become the victim of self doubt. Your skill does not change when you leave the training area and step into the combat site. But your self-perception might change. Try to focus on the reality of your present situation, rather than imagining all of the horrible things that could possibly happen.
If you cannot focus on success, think about the worst possible outcome. Is failing or losing really so awful? And even if it is, does it deserve your valuable time and emotion? Isn’t there something more important for you to be thinking about at this critical time in your life?
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Types of Backfists
Types:
1. Straight: traveling directly to the target
2. Circular: with a wide follow through
3. Downward: traveling on a downward arc
4. Spinning: using a ¾ turn to the rear
Targets:
1. Straight: jaw, face
2. Circular: jaw, ear, neck
3. Downward: jaw, face
4. Spinning: ear, jaw
1. Straight: traveling directly to the target
2. Circular: with a wide follow through
3. Downward: traveling on a downward arc
4. Spinning: using a ¾ turn to the rear
Targets:
1. Straight: jaw, face
2. Circular: jaw, ear, neck
3. Downward: jaw, face
4. Spinning: ear, jaw
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Fighting from Neutral Range
NEUTRAL RANGE
Definition
Neutral range is the distance at which neither combatant can effectively attack with the weapons available.
Advantages
The neutral range gives you the time to prepare your strategy and ample opportunity to change plans as you observe your opponent. The neutral range is the ideal range from which to begin the confrontation because you can get yourself ready immediately.
Disadvantages
The neutral distance leaves you vulnerable to a surprise attack from your opponent because when you are at a neutral distance, your mind is less alert than at any other range. Don’t discount the possibility of an attack from any distance.
Be prepared at all times.
Neutral distance is inefficient for attacking because an attack that covers a lengthy distance is easy to detect and avoid.
How to attack
Attacks from neutral range require explosive speed and deception. To create speed, use quick footwork and combined movements. Feinting, set-ups and traps are all ways of confusing your opponent to create an opening for a surprise attack.
Tactics
Be alert and study your opponent in the neutral range. Be prepared to counter or reverse a surprise attack. In addition to surprise attacks, you can try to outwait your opponent. Eventually one of you will become impatient and attack. If you are patient, your opponent will attack first and give you the chance for a counter. This tactic requires patience and an iron will.
Definition
Neutral range is the distance at which neither combatant can effectively attack with the weapons available.
Advantages
The neutral range gives you the time to prepare your strategy and ample opportunity to change plans as you observe your opponent. The neutral range is the ideal range from which to begin the confrontation because you can get yourself ready immediately.
Disadvantages
The neutral distance leaves you vulnerable to a surprise attack from your opponent because when you are at a neutral distance, your mind is less alert than at any other range. Don’t discount the possibility of an attack from any distance.
Be prepared at all times.
Neutral distance is inefficient for attacking because an attack that covers a lengthy distance is easy to detect and avoid.
How to attack
Attacks from neutral range require explosive speed and deception. To create speed, use quick footwork and combined movements. Feinting, set-ups and traps are all ways of confusing your opponent to create an opening for a surprise attack.
Tactics
Be alert and study your opponent in the neutral range. Be prepared to counter or reverse a surprise attack. In addition to surprise attacks, you can try to outwait your opponent. Eventually one of you will become impatient and attack. If you are patient, your opponent will attack first and give you the chance for a counter. This tactic requires patience and an iron will.
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