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WARRIOR MINDSET
SUMMARY: Adopt the warrior mindset. Commitment to the primary objective of survival will determine everything else you will do and the ultimate outcome.
According to author Jerry VanCook, successfully defending yourself is the result of approximately 99% psychological and 1 percent training. Focus on your primary objective of survival.
The warrior spirit is more important than polished technique.
When faced with attack, act immediately and escape. Do not let anything get in your way of survival. Never, ever give up!
The essential components of the warrior mindset are
- Toughness
- Immediate Response
- Focus
Toughness
Mental and physical toughness means being absolutely ruthless in your defense. You act without compassion, pity, or mercy against an attacker who wants to violate you. You become an “animal,” propelled by indignant rage.
You have the willingness to injure or kill if necessary to preserve your life.
Immediate Response
Respond immediately with the appropriate level of force. Stop the attack and escape. A warrior does not wait as the advantage is the surprise of instant and direct offense.
Most criminals expect their victims to be in fear and comply. Do the opposite and resist quickly and forcefully.
Focus
Stay focused and single-minded on your goal of survival. Be persistent and continue to respond if first response is not effective. Commit to your goal of survival and let nothing in your way.
The warrior mindset, or mental development, must progress with physical training. Without some balance, you either are overly confident and cannot execute a physical response, or are extremely skilled but mentally unable to exercise your techniques.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Books Self-defense books covering the foundation of personal protection and security. Includes recommended books.
- Videos Self-defense DVDs and videos serve as excellent supplemental learning tools as you see self-defense techniques performed.
- Training Live self-defense training from qualified instructors allows more personalized training, technique correction, and practice with partners.
- Information Additional websites that provide self-defense and personal protection information.
- More Articles Read more general self-defense articles from our library.