the reason I am asking this question is because I have always felt safe in my dojo when I am mock attacked . But what happens in a real fight? When there are no rules? I am worried about this because it will come as a shock to me if I am seriously hit. It's just that there may come a time when someone may attack me. The chances of this are low considering that I can stay out of trouble but still I am clueless any advice on how to deal with it when the situation comes ?
I train in karate but I am worried on how to react in a real life situation?
BlBlBlBozeman
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alot of times, those who train in martial arts, never have to use it outside the dojo. like me, i've previously trained in MMA and people around here know that, and tend to not want to piss me off. then again there are those who think they can still beat me for some reason and talk smack. bits thats all they do is talk... and even before everyone knew i trained and fought, its easy to avoid a fight, though sometimes they are unavoidable.
but like the one guy said, you are meant to be trained to when something like that happens, your reaction is what you learned in the dojo.
but like the one guy said, you are meant to be trained to when something like that happens, your reaction is what you learned in the dojo.
you wont know how you will react, until it happens. I know myself, that in my head when im calm and thinking, i can devise a million different ways to end the attack fast. But when someone blindsides you, adrenaline kicks in, and your mind goes for the first reaction.
You train in Karate, the Katas you do, are ment to hard-wire a reaction into your nervous system. like touching a hot stove. your hand will automatically jerk back, without you thinking about it. thats because your Nervous system knows what to do, before your brain even know whats going on. The Kata, is trying to train you to do the same in an attack.
Keep at it, dont stop like i did. i still regret quitting a long time ago. for a stupid reason. if you train hard enough, it will take care of you. Have faith in yourself. know that you WILL handle it. and you will.
You train in Karate, the Katas you do, are ment to hard-wire a reaction into your nervous system. like touching a hot stove. your hand will automatically jerk back, without you thinking about it. thats because your Nervous system knows what to do, before your brain even know whats going on. The Kata, is trying to train you to do the same in an attack.
Keep at it, dont stop like i did. i still regret quitting a long time ago. for a stupid reason. if you train hard enough, it will take care of you. Have faith in yourself. know that you WILL handle it. and you will.
My biggest suggestion is to train outside of the dojo.
Look at your location, where do you live? I live in Hawaii, so I enjoy training at the beach, grass, and mountains. You'll learn how to adapt to the 'earth' and feel what it's like to apply things outside of your school.
If you're worried that much, practice your katas. Show more of an emphasis into them. They are there for a reason. Deeper stances, focused breathing, fast and powerful strikes.
Then after form work, choose a partner to do 'reaction time' with. This is a very simple task that we do at my dojang a lot. First, let your partner use his hands to inch near your head. He/she will actually be aiming at least 2 inches away from your ear but your test would be to bring your hands up--react.
First, start off slow. Each time he reaches near your face, make sure his palm slaps to his thigh to make a sound. Get use to it. Keep bringing up your hands up. Then, go faster.
After you get a hang of it, let his hands go for your stomach area (the sides, you're not actually hitting the stomach). Combine both head and stomach reaction timing.
Once you've learned how to put your hands up/down, you can apply what you learned from the dojo and do slow, practical counters. Again, it's much better if you do this outdoors.
Once you do this often, you'll be more prepared once something suddenly comes at you, you'll protect your face and react. It's much better than doing nothing.
Also, it's very important that you understand this. If you're attacked and you can't get out of a situation; use anything by all means. It doesn't matter if you grunt like an animal or scream like a banshee. Do eye-gouges, bite (don't plan to bite, use in close quarters), groin/throat strikes, and stomp on the person when you get the attacker down before you run away.
Again, martial arts take time. Just do what you can and apply what you have learned.
Best of training to you
Look at your location, where do you live? I live in Hawaii, so I enjoy training at the beach, grass, and mountains. You'll learn how to adapt to the 'earth' and feel what it's like to apply things outside of your school.
If you're worried that much, practice your katas. Show more of an emphasis into them. They are there for a reason. Deeper stances, focused breathing, fast and powerful strikes.
Then after form work, choose a partner to do 'reaction time' with. This is a very simple task that we do at my dojang a lot. First, let your partner use his hands to inch near your head. He/she will actually be aiming at least 2 inches away from your ear but your test would be to bring your hands up--react.
First, start off slow. Each time he reaches near your face, make sure his palm slaps to his thigh to make a sound. Get use to it. Keep bringing up your hands up. Then, go faster.
After you get a hang of it, let his hands go for your stomach area (the sides, you're not actually hitting the stomach). Combine both head and stomach reaction timing.
Once you've learned how to put your hands up/down, you can apply what you learned from the dojo and do slow, practical counters. Again, it's much better if you do this outdoors.
Once you do this often, you'll be more prepared once something suddenly comes at you, you'll protect your face and react. It's much better than doing nothing.
Also, it's very important that you understand this. If you're attacked and you can't get out of a situation; use anything by all means. It doesn't matter if you grunt like an animal or scream like a banshee. Do eye-gouges, bite (don't plan to bite, use in close quarters), groin/throat strikes, and stomp on the person when you get the attacker down before you run away.
Again, martial arts take time. Just do what you can and apply what you have learned.
Best of training to you