{"id":603,"date":"2022-09-16T11:33:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T15:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/?p=603"},"modified":"2024-10-14T22:07:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T02:07:09","slug":"krav-maga-and-cognitive-mindset-eliminating-the-doubt-for-survival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/krav-maga-and-cognitive-mindset-eliminating-the-doubt-for-survival\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Defense and Cognitive Mindset: Eliminating the Doubt for Survival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is. Never what if.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system of Krav Maga exposes you to acute stress with power drills for the psyche and the brain. It teaches cerebral control to sustain an utterly potent mindset. It&#8217;s not uncommon for the brain to struggle to identify real vs. perceived danger, so it demands mental discipline and focus. Why? Because in self-defense, focus is critical. Doubt is perilous.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-619 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-628x471.jpeg 628w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-706x530.jpeg 706w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt7-1200x900.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/bundles\/defensive-package\"><b><i>Survival Program with Nick Drossos &#8211; Discover it Here!<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is truly a vast difference between the two &#8211; Real threats endanger your very existence, whereas perceived threats produce unjustified anxiety. Also, when your brain vividly and intensely imagines things in detail, they manifest themselves as a part of your experiences, regardless if they exist. Even if it&#8217;s just in your head. Visualization is compelling, so it&#8217;s imperative to master &#8216;What is. Never what if.&#8217;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing that the brain is a muscle to be trained reinforces the idea that fortitude and optimal performance can be exercised. The goal is to achieve a healthy combat mindset. Smashing the doubt and redirecting your attention to the task of survival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>\u201cThe real thing, which is harmful, is doubt\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Faced with an attacker, if you are doubting yourself you are going against him and battling your own self.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>You Are Outnumbered\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being attacked in real life is disturbing; many don&#8217;t grasp the terror of being confronted by a violent assailant. I&#8217;ve blogged about fight or flight <\/span><a href=\"\/blogue?p=527\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where I mention that in a worst-case scenario, you could also become paralyzed with uncertainty and mistrust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-613 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-471x471.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-706x706.jpg 706w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt4.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>On Doubt<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doubt is the enemy. That pause, the inclination to back down, or more alarmingly, the third stress response &#8211; freeze. In any case, you have already defeated yourself, stuck in a position of extreme vulnerability. Fear and failure are classic for spawning hesitation. It becomes tricky and problematic when it\u2019s paralyzing and reaches that pinnacle when you can\u2019t act or deliberate alternative perspectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krav Maga uses the mind to instinctively train the body to react to danger. It trains and instills the mindset that you can survive. &#8211; That you can save yourself. Self-defense and Krav Maga, along with any martial arts discipline, reshape your control and vulnerability. It transforms our self-concept, dignity, and morale. Moreover, it can be a dynamic method to heighten fitness, confidence, and relaxation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>On Visualization<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doubt is natural without real-life training, but visualization is a powerful alternative. It\u2019s essential to recognize that it\u2019s not about illusions but constructing a reality in your mind and working through it. It\u2019s about being honest about how you naturally respond to a dangerous attacker.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, focus on what you can do in a real-world context. If you cannot pin an attacker down, kick a gun out of his hand, or use an improvised weapon, do not internalize these responses when you visualize. Intelligence, awareness, and scenario planning will improve your fighting technique, elevate your confidence, diminish fear, and incite you to endure unanticipated, hostile situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-615 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt5-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>On Comfort Zones<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conquering self-doubt is about crushing that thought pattern, so it does not block you from acting. More often than not, growth evolves from outside our comfort zone, and self-defense training is a compelling way to remove us from that realm of mental sanctuary. Grappling, hitting, kicking, and defending are vigorous ways to instill your resilience because it&#8217;s empowering and builds confidence. But also stress and pressure must exist in your practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fear of the unknown &#8211; is what evolves into distrusting oneself. Self-defense and Krav Maga force you to go beyond my level of comfort, physically, mentally, and emotionally, all in the name of survival. What&#8217;s unique about this is that it may not feel good, but it works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists have plenty to divulge about us being creatures of habit, and research has proven that stability shuts down the brain&#8217;s learning centers. In discovering how to flee our comfort zone and act decisively, thwarting doubt is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/blogs?p=423\">BLOG: <em><strong>Myths and Realities of Knife Defence and Training. Is Your Discipline Real?<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>On Confidence<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding and internalizing that fear is actually part of the process is a critical step to better thriving and developing emotional resistance. Many techniques help you explore the psychological aspects of Krav Maga training, but will they be enough to save your life? To defend from a vicious attacker? Eliminate intimidation?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-611 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-628x471.jpeg 628w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-706x530.jpeg 706w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt3jpeg-1200x900.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog will ideally lead you to question how you would feel if prepared to be aware of the danger before you are confronted by it. Self-doubt will always be connected to vulnerability and being a soft target.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s advantageous to know that as you improve your skill sets, intuitively, you will trust in yourself more. And instinctively learn how to respond physically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any confidence gained through valuable, expert training is internalized; it\u2019s pivotal and valuable to know it\u2019s not fleeting or short-lived.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>On Mental Conditioning:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This learning process is vital for altering your thoughts, beliefs, and mindset to accept more positive thinking paradigms, which will optimize your performance under extreme pressure and stress. In addition, it forces you to become more aware of your psychological and visceral state, so you stay in control and regulate yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, exercises will teach you how to maintain concentration, focus, and motivation. Finally, it grants you the fortitude to achieve the ultimate mind combat in stressful and dire situations to reach the pinnacle of your potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-617 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-353x471.jpeg 353w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-706x941.jpeg 706w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/doubt6-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/blogs?p=196\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BLOG: <\/span><b><i>The Body Opponent Bag: How BOB Could Save Your Life<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is one can never really fathom the horror of a vicious attack until you live it &#8211; the hard-core physiological and emotional reactions your brain produces. \u2018Mastering how to keep cool the moment your fight or flight is triggered is vital \u2013 you don\u2019t want to choke or become immobilized, and if you do \u2013 releasing the grip as quickly as possible is equally urgent and strategic.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminating doubt and having a healthy, internal dialogue is more than a mental tool in self-defense; it\u2019s life or death. I emphasize to my students that with me, they will learn to prepare for what is happening, not what can happen. Also, as they progress through the physical instruction, they will gain the tenacious warrior spirit to knock out their doubts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/bundles\/defensive-package\">Survival Package\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-533 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossos.com\/blogue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FF3-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Teaching prevention, detection, and ultimately setting up for the initial strike to be one step ahead of the attacker, will always be in hardcore demand. My <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/courses\/knife-defense\"><b><i>Knife Defense<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/courses\/hero-program-1\"><b><i>Hero Program<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/courses\/members-hero-training-camp\"><b><i>Hero Training Camp<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/courses\/bob-dummy-workouts\"><b><i>Bob Dummy F.I.I.T,<\/i><\/b><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/courses\/wsp\"><b><i>Women\u2019s Shield Program<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/courses\/super-kid\"><b><i>Bully-Proof<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, and <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickdrossoscourses.com\/courses\/larger-attacker\"><b><i>Larger Attacker Defense<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> are dynamic systems indicative of real-world self-defense to sustain personal protection. Which one will empower you?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; What is. 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