I started training jiu jitsu two months ago because I got a job at a psych unit where we frequently have assaultive patients and I had a pretty high amount of fear about approaching them. I can honestly say that even just doing two months has given me so much more confidence at work and has caused me to be able to relax and sensibly approach more patients to help them. When they are becoming violent, I am able to think clearer under that stress and cautiously act in ways to help de-escalate the situation or restrain them if necessary. Jiu jitsu is the highlight of my week.
All of the worlds problems cannot be solved by knowing ju-jitsu. And I understand that is not what he is saying, but there are people in society that are physically unable to learn a martial art.
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
Love the fact he discusses it's not just you feel more confident within yourself, but people have a change of perception that will mean it's less likely to result in physical conflict.
A memory of the past. When I studied Shotokan for several years, my mind realized after awhile that I could deal with at least a start of something physical, that I knew enough to be lethal (strike to throat ) and that a sucker punch would be bad, being knocked unconscious was terrible, and a 2 shot derringer would help. Discretion is the better part of valor.
The first time I saw Jocko I thought man... this guy is an animal... but after watching and listening to him for a few months on various channels (Rogan). This man is such a great balanced guy. Glad I subbed. He gives great advice!
