Fear is all-powerful and primitive; it’s a natural emotion and critical for survival. For the average human in distress, the biochemical response is basic instinct but it can be honed in on and even controlled subconsciously for the trained individual. Knowledge is power – it elevates your chances of survival and enhances your overall well-being and safety.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n In addition, mastering how to keep cool the moment your fight or flight is triggered is vital – you don’t want to choke or become immobilized, and if you do – releasing the grip as quickly as possible is equally urgent and strategic. This blog is about escaping shock. It’s about Krav Maga’s mental conditioning. It’s about understanding how our stress responses are designed for absolute self-protection. Are you ready?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n JOIN THE KRAV MAGA SURVIVAL COURSE!<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Defining fight or flight<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n The fight or flight response is <\/span><\/i>an automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening<\/span><\/i>. The perception of threat activates the sympathetic nervous system and triggers an acute stress response that prepares the body to fight or flee. It\u2019s basic instinct.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n The Physiology of Fight or Flight\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The “fight or flight” response is perhaps one of the most iconic pieces of “science” in self-defense circles. In the 1920’s American physiologist Walter Cannon was the first to brand the fight or flight response. He discovered that there are readily occurring reactions inside the body to propel its resources to deal with danger, including violence.<\/p>\n In addition, fight or flight ingrains psychological aspects – effective decision-making under stress, emotional tenacity, and trusting in the capacity of our instincts. During fight or flight, the gamut of our bodily systems is functioning to keep us alive in what we sense to be an unsafe or threatening situation. It’s assessing the density of the threat – what is occurring around us and determining our options.<\/p>\n It trains in the most realistic setting possible to develop the solid mental preparedness we need to react and survive. However, it’s imperative to remember never to mistake your reality-based training for an actual attack. When faced with the brutal reality of a violent attacker, or intense harm, your body will experience a biochemical response that one could never entirely prepare for.<\/p>\n Biochemical responses influence one or all of our five senses. Here’s how it works. As mentioned, the stress response initiates in the brain. Threat signals become processed in the amygdala or the ‘fear center’ of the brain. In turn, they travel to the hypothalamus, or ‘smart control’ area of the brain, which functions like a command center, communicating with the rest of the body. Finally, it activates the nervous system, empowering us with the energy to fight or flee.<\/p>\n The Physical Signs of Fight Or Flight (Healthline)<\/b><\/p>\n Krav Maga and Fight or Flight<\/b><\/p>\n The real-world self-defense of Krav Maga accepts the natural reactions indicative of fight or flight. The system initially chooses avoidance or flight. If violence or diffusion cannot be evaded, then fighting becomes a viable defense. It\u2019s entirely contingent on how quickly you analyze that violence is imminent; you will either react preemptively and cast the initial strike or defensively to the incoming attack.<\/span><\/p>\n Krav Maga teaches mind conditioning to ensure panic is not your first call to action. Instead, it prioritizes mental training – as critical as developing your fighting prowess. Krav Maga self-defense training executes this through visualization and scenario planning. These strategies will boost your confidence, reduce fear, elevate your fighting technique and help you cope with the unanticipated hostile situation. All that you achieve both physically and mentally in your Krav Maga training will surmount to become your reflex reaction when face to face with danger.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FF1jpeg-300x168.jpeg\")
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