When we think about fight techniques we usually consider the physical actions only.
In this article I would like to talk a little bit about the psychological techniques that are applied to fighting.
Not only are these techniques something you may never have heard of,the source of information may surprise you as well.
Psychological well being is very important not just whether you are a professional competitor or using self defence moves against a surprise attack on the street but also in life in general. The most successful people are said to have the 'winning mindset' and indeed a small rainforest has given itself up to the mountain of self help books, DVDs and even decks of cards that purport to give you this 'winning mindset' in exchange for a certain amount of lucre.
Good performance comes from experience, knowledge and of course a decrease (or control) of fear.
A certain amount of fear is healthy. It keeps wild animals safe and alert, always on the watch for predators that may be lurking in the bush.
In a self defence situation it keeps you alert and helps you avoid unnecessary confrontations which could endanger your life. In competition fighting it helps you to be alert for your opponent's attacks and to keep up a good defence. But unnecessary fear can overwhelm you into inaction whether it be fighting, communicating or may even be holding you back on taking action over any facet of your life. Controlling that fear and not letting it control you is a crucial step toward psychological well being. (Don't let the tail wag the dog as they say).
One person who has controlled his fear to a massive degree is Charles Bronson, not the actor but 'Britain's most dangerous prisoner'. He has quite the reputation when it comes to fighting.
A surprising revelation from Mr. Bronson is that he uses a yoga technique he once learnt from a fellow inmate who was a martial artist. Charles said he once used it to psyche himself up before he jumped off a prison landing to beat up a prisoner and kick a steel door off its hinges. He now claims he has controlled his temper and bettered himself using the same technique but with a different application. (Phew!)
The Kapalbhati Pranayama as it is called is a breathing and meditation exercise that has been used for centuries in the east and has been tried and tested by many. Without going into the whole technique in this article you can find many examples of Kapalbhati Pranayama via an online search engine.
It may well be that this technique if used by more competitors it may be another ingredient of MMA to find the best martial art, as the potential benefits of using this in competition is massive and also the long term benefits for your mental (and physical) well being and not just to 'beat up the nonce on g-wing!'
As for striking power, he also talks about the 'cow punch technique'. What he says is you have to intend your punch to do power and damage, no half hearted swings but a strike that intends to hit the target with maximum impact.
This is one of my favourite fight techniques and a very good piece of advice. If you are punching focus pads, the heavy bag or any target make sure that there is intention behind the strike. By focusing on each attack you will see the results for yourself - Instantly!
James is a mixed martial artist and fighting fanatic from the North West of the UK.
Always on the lookout for the best fight techniques to apply, James is another who walks the path to find the best martial art and self defence moves and shares what he learns with others. His blog; fighttechniques.org is where he shares his wisdom with his fellow martial artists.
Cow Qurbani Running of Dangerous Cow Kick 2014... by RockerTV
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In this article I would like to talk a little bit about the psychological techniques that are applied to fighting.
Not only are these techniques something you may never have heard of,the source of information may surprise you as well.
Psychological well being is very important not just whether you are a professional competitor or using self defence moves against a surprise attack on the street but also in life in general. The most successful people are said to have the 'winning mindset' and indeed a small rainforest has given itself up to the mountain of self help books, DVDs and even decks of cards that purport to give you this 'winning mindset' in exchange for a certain amount of lucre.
Good performance comes from experience, knowledge and of course a decrease (or control) of fear.
A certain amount of fear is healthy. It keeps wild animals safe and alert, always on the watch for predators that may be lurking in the bush.
In a self defence situation it keeps you alert and helps you avoid unnecessary confrontations which could endanger your life. In competition fighting it helps you to be alert for your opponent's attacks and to keep up a good defence. But unnecessary fear can overwhelm you into inaction whether it be fighting, communicating or may even be holding you back on taking action over any facet of your life. Controlling that fear and not letting it control you is a crucial step toward psychological well being. (Don't let the tail wag the dog as they say).
One person who has controlled his fear to a massive degree is Charles Bronson, not the actor but 'Britain's most dangerous prisoner'. He has quite the reputation when it comes to fighting.
A surprising revelation from Mr. Bronson is that he uses a yoga technique he once learnt from a fellow inmate who was a martial artist. Charles said he once used it to psyche himself up before he jumped off a prison landing to beat up a prisoner and kick a steel door off its hinges. He now claims he has controlled his temper and bettered himself using the same technique but with a different application. (Phew!)
The Kapalbhati Pranayama as it is called is a breathing and meditation exercise that has been used for centuries in the east and has been tried and tested by many. Without going into the whole technique in this article you can find many examples of Kapalbhati Pranayama via an online search engine.
It may well be that this technique if used by more competitors it may be another ingredient of MMA to find the best martial art, as the potential benefits of using this in competition is massive and also the long term benefits for your mental (and physical) well being and not just to 'beat up the nonce on g-wing!'
As for striking power, he also talks about the 'cow punch technique'. What he says is you have to intend your punch to do power and damage, no half hearted swings but a strike that intends to hit the target with maximum impact.
This is one of my favourite fight techniques and a very good piece of advice. If you are punching focus pads, the heavy bag or any target make sure that there is intention behind the strike. By focusing on each attack you will see the results for yourself - Instantly!
James is a mixed martial artist and fighting fanatic from the North West of the UK.
Always on the lookout for the best fight techniques to apply, James is another who walks the path to find the best martial art and self defence moves and shares what he learns with others. His blog; fighttechniques.org is where he shares his wisdom with his fellow martial artists.
Cow Qurbani Running of Dangerous Cow Kick 2014... by RockerTV
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4982837
