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Chapter 3

At the grappling
competition -
changes in the
brain & the body.

Overview

Chapter
content.

In the third chapter of The Brain and Combat series, we will look closely at the events happening in the brain, and consequently in the body, during a grappling competition, from evaluating the opponent to dealing with the fight outcome.

You’ll gain a clear picture of how the opponents features, combined with your own personal history and mental design drive your competition game in a certain direction.

Educational

Content

Topics covered.

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What you take on the mat with you
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The consequent physiological and mental changes
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The stages of opponent evaluation
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Dealing with the fight outcome

You will
leave this chapter...

…with a transformational understanding of how your brain and body work together when walking into a fight. You will be able to recognize the physiological changes that occur during competition and develop the ability to adjust your condition.

Your head is kept above water by being aware of the process that determines how much you can mobilize and with what efficiency, and your control over the outcome of the fight will drastically increase.

Example scenarios included

In addition to the mental practices, the chapter presents five sample fight scenarios from past competitions and provides example calculations for the strategic components of winning for each of them.

Motto

"If you want to
drive the plane,
you have to master
the cockpit. "

Support

Frequently
asked
questions.

How does The Brain and Combat handbook work?

The Brain and Combat competition preparation handbook is a digital series of 7 articles (each about 6-10 pages) in which we’ll define and break down how each component of a winning strategy works. That includes reviewing what to expect from the game, how your mental design aligns with close combat, how to build long-term self-governance, and how to optimise your training to increase your win rate.

Are there any prior knowledge required to understand the concepts?

Experience is not necessary, but those with a background in life studies will be more familiar with some of the terms. However, since most of the concepts are from cutting-edge research, either our own or from open source resources, the models and concepts will likely be equally new to everyone. You can start the chapters even before your first competition, saving yourself a lot of unnecessary pain. Or you can dive into them at the peak of your game. The language used is simple and straight to the point without overintellectualised long speeches.

Shall I start with the first chapter or can I pick any of the chapters?

The best way to develop your personal strategy is to begin with the first chapter that explains the game dynamics and the cards you have in the game. But if your next competition is only a few weeks away, you might jump straight to the preparation methods with Chapters 4 and 5 and return to the rest of the story at a later time. Similarly, if you have a specific concern, such as issues with handling losing (Chapter 7) or confusion about confidence (Chapter 2), start with those chapters right away to get your most pressing questions answered.

How demanding the chapters are?

Very. The chapters are very demanding. A lot of concepts introduced are unfamiliar to most people or have a very different interpretation circling around in pop culture. We recommend allocating a substantial amount of time to read and revisit the concepts, complete the recommended exercises, and ensure that your new knowledge and skills settle well.

What kind of exercises are provided in the handbook?

Even when they are targeted through physical practice, most exercises focus on mental/emotional development to change patterns or processes that do not serve your competition goals. Not only in their nature, but also in their physiological underpinnings, these exercises are just as tiring as physical workouts. If you believed mental training was a simple exercise for focusing, you will have a completely different opinion on what a mental game is by the end of this series.

Is the handbook based on sport psychology?

No. If you train for a short while, you already know that there is no similarity between jogging and being punched in the face. Psychologically, combat is not a sport. The mechanisms involved in managing regular fights are largely beyond the scope of sport psychology. The handbook’s theoretical knowledge is a curated mix of personality psychology and neuropsychology, while the exercises offered are from the weaponry of cognitive and clinical psychology.

When do I start to see results?

This course is designed to create change, and it achieves this both through immediate impact and by planting seeds for long-term improvements. The first results will show within the next few weeks of your readings as your understanding settles and your training and thinking start to shift. In approximately 1-2 months, your refined training strategy will start to deliver long-term upgrades, leading to the most fundamental changes.

What if I have further questions or need more support?

If you need clarification on any of the topics introduced, feel free to get in touch with us through our contact page. If you would like to receive guided support, please visit the Making of a Champion coaching program to read more about the options and the availability of our coaches.

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