Serious question, and I hope that this is on topic in "Tactics and Training," what kinds of practice, exercises, etc do you recommend for adapting your body to the adrenaline rush that comes with conflict? Do others find it nearly as debilitating as I?
Last night, I was in a confrontation that could have gotten physical. I haven't been in a fight in years! The gentleman in question was extremely aggressive, possibly inebriated, and very verbal. Ancient fight or flight reflexes kicked in; I felt my body heat up with adrenaline with all the negative effects. My mind was muddled, disconnected. My speech was nowhere near eloquent. Luckily, I was able to extricate myself from the situation without any actual conflict. But it got me to thinking.. Had I needed to defend myself, or god forbid draw my weapon to protect myself, I would be relying solely on muscle memory.
It's important to train actions into muscle memory. I get it. But do you train yourself to handle adrenaline. Or is that possible?
Last night, I was in a confrontation that could have gotten physical. I haven't been in a fight in years! The gentleman in question was extremely aggressive, possibly inebriated, and very verbal. Ancient fight or flight reflexes kicked in; I felt my body heat up with adrenaline with all the negative effects. My mind was muddled, disconnected. My speech was nowhere near eloquent. Luckily, I was able to extricate myself from the situation without any actual conflict. But it got me to thinking.. Had I needed to defend myself, or god forbid draw my weapon to protect myself, I would be relying solely on muscle memory.
It's important to train actions into muscle memory. I get it. But do you train yourself to handle adrenaline. Or is that possible?