RECOVER in self-defense is essential in several different ways. The deliberate act of RECOVERING is obvious to anyone who has been through a physical attack. Boxers, and MMA fighters take weeks off to recover in between fights.
RECOVERING within the conflict/ battle is also highly important. A Jiujitsu fighter will sometimes seem as if they are resting for long periods of time when pinning, or maintaining position in a match. They are. The great Brazilian professors teach this easy, relaxed pace to their students for that very purpose.
RECOVERING in Life Defense of course parallels these situations in everyday life. Without rest and deliberate disengagement from the battle, the average person will “tap out” to the constant pressure of daily life, let alone major projects and tasks.
I myself am working on a presentation right at this moment. My eyes keep blurring, my yuans come frequently, and I am ready for a power nap. Why? Am I just Old? Maybe, hang on I’ll be back in 20 minutes…
That’s better! Why? Because I was up at 5:45am following several hours of coaching last night, and I needed to RECOVER!
When we work or play to the point of exhaustion it might be too late….RECOVER before, during and after the battle. Without RECOVERY we waste time and effort, we do things over multiple times, we make mistakes, and it actually takes us much longer to do what we need to do, so nothing is gained by working to exhaustion.
Think of the fighters. To be at top level of performance is so important that without it they might not only loose their title to a much more rested opponent, they could die.
So isn’t this the point? We work so hard to create a safe, profitable life and yet it is all on the line when we don’t give ourselves time to RECOVER.
Plan your RECOVERY to be before, during and after the battle and…RECOVER!
Allen Hughes
Life Defense Evangelist
