The Anatomy of Fear

September 19, 2006

Stumbled across this writeup called “The Anatomy of Fear and How it Relates to Survival Skills Training”. It’s an in-depth look at the physiological responses to high-stress situations. I’m thinking that some of this information may prove useful in competition situations where stress may trigger Survival Stress Reaction (SSR) and affect physical performance.

The author Canadian police officer Darren Laur, who is an expert on applied combat and it’s application in law enforcement.

Profound, Technique, Training

3 Comments

Ernie said

ON September 19, 2006 6:21 pm

I thought this was interesting. The first test the author talks about is also mentioned here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8884586003342147853
themonkey said

ON September 19, 2006 8:42 pm

That is pretty astounding. It gets pretty graphic partway through, so you monkeys who are not OK with gaping flesh wounds, stay away.

The most amazing part is that even from 12 feet away, a holstered pistol is useless against an assailant with a knife. Amazing to see video of it.
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