When training in a particular martial art a lot of focus is put on how to throw a punch, throw a kick, throw an opponent or grab a submission.

But aside the physical tools that are needed to engage in combat, the mental aspect needs just as much if not more attention as many fights are over before they even begin.

So how do you prevent you opponent injecting fear and intimidation into you, resulting in you suffering an adrenaline dump affecting how you’ll perform against your opponent in the heat of the fight.

In this edition of self defense tutorials from the London Wing Chun Academy, head instructor Dr Mark Phillips goes through his top three tips that you must employ to face fear and intimidation during a fight and win both the mental and physical contest.

Throughout the tutorial Dr Mark Phillips will go through topics such as body language to give the appearance of confidence, the pros and cons of different stances in different ranges, how to take away your opponents weapons before the fight even starts as well as a variety of non telegraphic strikes you can employ.

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Fight Scienceis a YouTube channel run by the London Wing Chun Academy that teaches you how to fight using simple tricks, no nonsense tips, and psychology. Making you PREPARED STRONG & CAPABLE!

Brief but simple tutorials on a range of topics: how to cope with aggression, intimidation, ambush attacks, as well as general tips on how to defend yourself.

Draw upon aspects Martial Arts styles like Wing Chun, Brazilian JiuJitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, we show the real elements that apply to fighting and Self Defence removing all the unessential jargon.

Simple Martial Arts training with easy to follow ideas. Weekly Self Defense and Martial Arts video releases every other Saturday. [Source: London Wing Chun]