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    Hey guys

    Lately Ive noticed a problem with my defences. In the dojo, I have no problem with my defence drills and counter attacks because I know they are coming. Outside the dojo if somebody does a shirt grab(for example) it will take me 3+ seconds to react. I find this unacceptable. If somebody takes a swing at me or worse, Im probobly going to catch it with my face. I just cant get it to kick in on time.

    As for awareness, If Im in a bad area or get the gut feeling I instantly start paying more attenton to whats going on around me.
    I used to be ALWAYS ready for an attack and my reactions were great. Within the last few years nothing (seriosuly) has given me a rush or caused my adrenaline to kick in. I think this might play part in my problems. Years ago I would freeze up and panic during stressful or dangerous situations and now I think Im a little too calm!

    How can I get back in shape mentally? Its almost like Im all the time.

    Any advice, thoughts or tips would be appreciated.

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    Originally posted by unclejoe357
    Hey guys

    How can I get back in shape mentally? Its almost like Im all the time.

    Any advice, thoughts or tips would be appreciated.
    Try some adrenal stress training, it's surprising how effective it actually is at improving your reaction time. Free sparring is also a worthwhile thing to spend your time in.

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