An altercation is stressful enough but the aftermath of a violent encounter can last for years. We tend to be overly critical about how we react to stressful situations when we least expect it. But one thing I've learned to understand is that to prepare for any stressful or violent encounter, you must train as realistic as possible with minimized physical risk of injury.
This is where the problem lies. There seems to be a vast difference in the perception of realism when it comes to altercations. I know of one martial arts instructor who trains with training knives and fake blood. He would spill fake blood on some of his students to inoculate stress. Another instructor would teach his students law enforcement disarm tactics wearing a ninja suit. Also, some police departments instruct martial arts with techniques so complicated that you would think you would be watching a "B" rated martial arts movie without the subtitles.
What ever your perception is about realistic training, train yourself to do research and always ask for other's opinions, preferably someone with experience in real life scenarios. I've been privileged to investigate numerous violent criminal acts and interviewed thousands of victims and witnesses. I've been involved life and death scenarios and understand the physical changes that the body goes through during these stressful times. With this experience, I still seek second opinions in the quality of training I provide so that the student receives the best and realistic training available in the market today.
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