Can martial arts help me feel less fearful when faced with a possible physical confrontation?
Fear in confrontations is the same as fear in any other aspect of life. Fear comes from the unknown. Fear comes from not knowing what to expect. In a fight it could be fear from not knowing how dangerous an possible opponent is. Or it could be from not knowing what to do if suddenly attacked with violence. Fear can come from the psychological tactics of someone trying to intimidate or threaten you. The only way to conquer fear is to understand what is now unknown to you. Training in the martial arts can help with understanding. Awareness of your own mental state and confidence in your own abilities is just one part of the overall situation. But those are the only things you can control.
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