PFC • 4 Storms • Fear No Storm

Storm Warning     Fear can be totally paralyzing and real confrontation is very chaotic in nature. In an erratic attack situation there are no real constants on which you can rely. If you are attacked your heart will be pounding and hyperventilation will threaten to take your breath away. Panic will definitely impair your decision making process. You’ll become confused and the result of your hesitation may end up costing you very dearly… Managing the Storm    Fear management is the ability to empower yourself with the right kind of mental, emotional and physical training. At Pittsburgh Fight Club you can build your confidence and prepare yourself emotionally to deal with fear and prepare for tactical action. You can start by learning how to use your natural adrenaline dump. This is your sympathetic nervous system’s “fight or flight” reflex action. Honing this response can definitely improve your chances of survival. This will increase your efficiency and may give you more time to escape and get away unharmed. Storm Response    There are two types of flinch reflexes associated with the human behavioral response to assault. Both of these reflexes are necessary for successful tactical execution of any technique during a real attack. However, each technique is in itself only a tool. Real proficiency requires reflex reaction and response training together. Learning the technical moves is only learning to respond physically to a stimulus without the psychological and emotional content taken in to consideration. Each tool and follow up technique can be better applied once reflex action is integrated as the triggering mechanism. Once shock or surprise has been ingrained into muscle memory the arms will automatically form an X to protect the 2 most vital areas of the body. The head flinch The arms fold to form an X shield to protect the throat, eyes, and brain. The groin flinch The hips pull back as arm form an X and then push away to protect the abdomen and groin. Self-Defense should be built right into your automatic response system as follow-ups! Here are 10 simple follow-up techniques to use when you are under assault Finger jab to the eyes Slap to the groin Back chop to the throat Cupping the ears Head butt to the face Palm strike to the chin Scoop kick the groin Clinch knee and elbow Shin kick to the femoral nerve in the leg Triangle strangle hold to the throat You must decide in a flash, which might be your best option. The 12 most important things to consider when defending yourself Your Mind – it is your best weapon Awareness – observation of your environment and perceived level of danger Acceptance – you cannot afford one second of denial before taking action Think Ahead – escape routes, improvised weapons, and distraction techniques Flexibility – have no preconceived ideas about your situation, versatility and variety Strategy – employ any and all strategies in order to survive Tactical Skill – training tools and finding targets on which to apply them Attacks – defending the haymaker, the grab, shove, or the tackle Intention – learn to recognize body language and mood Fitness – the more physically fit you are the better your chances Contact – becoming accustomed to tactile sensitivity and hard impact The Rules – recognize there are no rules!    Fitness and Self-Defense go hand in hand when it comes to involving your mind, body and spirit connection. Just a small amount of preparation can be very valuable insurance against a world full of potential danger. A healthy body promotes a healthy outlook and can speak volumes about your personal confidence and your ability to avoid being victimized. If you would like to feel good about yourself and are looking to learn more about protecting yourself, please contact me and I will help you be the best you can be through my MA Fitness and Fear No Storm Self-Defense programs!