Sensory Exclusion

This is a subject some may deny possible and others will guarantee it happens. I believe it is very plausible. Sensory exclusion occurs during a time of either traumatic events or during mortal combat whether your in the military , a cop , emt. Times of crisis. Most often than not sensory exclusion protects your body. Your sight , hearing , smell , speech. The human response is flight or fight. To make this possible our bodies respond with sensory exclusion. Sometimes during traumatic events our memory seems to shut down. When the body receives a crushing blow or so much pain it takes us beyond our threshold the memory is known to shut down. To protect us. We do see this in children in very unfortunate events. But it is still sensory exclusion.

I recall one of my own experiences with sensory exclusion when I was in active duty for the marines and we were repelling out of a CH-53 ( Sea Stallion ). I remember going down the fast rope and focusing on our mission at hand. And I did not hear the helicopter at all. I did not have ear plugs to drown out the sound. Now the rotor wash from this helicopter is usually stronger than other helicopters. So this should have been much louder. But due to the adrenaline and the stress of the operation my auditory abilities were shut down during my descent.

In a martial arts scope of sensory exclusion my example will be a one on one fight. A fight that may be fueled by emotions and conflicting personalities. Each person gets so mad they start becoming mid-brain controlled. Not only due to the switch of what portion of the brain is being used , senses become limited. Depending on what the environment has to contribute will depend what senses are lost. Loud bangs or booms could effect the auditory senses. Fighting in the dark and bright flashes blind either person and their sight may be lost.

Sensory Exclusion is a good subject for practitioners within the martial arts community. Its a human event and response that all of us experience. We are warriors and must understand and learn how to harness this so it benefits us.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Jessy's question

Question : Where should I strike a female , in the groin or breast?

Answer :

Jessy

You must realize in a fight neither could be effective. It depends the severity of the fight. A small quick fight you could stun the attacker. But a long drawn out fight may not be effective. I know from fights I never felt anything till later. This could be the same for your situation. The body's response to trauma is definitely under-estimated. The body shuts its sensory system down so it can protect itself. Good thing is that it just does not happen for your opponent but you as well. I would strike in the neck. Cut your opponents oxygen and they will back off. I suggest a knife hand strike to the neck. Or if your opponent has hair , to grab a good clump. Throw your opponent away. ( Where the head goes the body will follow. ) For more information check out my blog.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Volume one soon to be in print.

So excited about this I had to post it even though its a bit early. Volume 1 of Guerrilla Tactics Self Defense. Its the first level of the basics that are taught. Anyone can pick this instructional book up and learn simple defense in any type of attack. It still needs to go to the printing but I wanted to reveal it early. I am also working on volume 2. This will be a book of more advanced techniques.

This book will be also offered in hard back.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Increase reflexes and tones!

Rubber band workout. Sounds silly doesn't it. But actually its the rubber bands or tubing we see in workout video's. I never see anyone really seriously say these would be good for anything but for losing weight. But they are. To increase your reflexes and tone and help create that muscle memory , I have found this is one way. You can carry them around with you. It doesn't take but ten minutes a few times a day to see the change.

The ideal length is two feet. And how you do it is you mimic the techniques you would use if you had free weights. I.e. Butterflies , hold each end of the band and pull it apart. But not completely. To the point of tension and then release. Repeat this as many times as you want.

For arm curls you could wrap the band around the leg and pull up till you have tension. Its little resistance and easy for anyone to do. But it increases your reflex action and what most athletes and practitioners know as fast twitch muscles. And the benefit of this is to help your muscle memory.

I use the bands all the time. Because I don't want bulk , I want speed and tone. And this is how I do it. Surgical tubing is also nice to use. Less flexible but different band strength is smart.

Try it and let me know how it turns out.

Master Todd Hezlitt

In thought

I can't help think how the economy has struck so many. Those who lived comfortable and made ends meet are now struggling. There is no budgeting for martial art classes. In a tighter economy we all feel it. I hope my blog has helped those who are not able to afford other instruction. Not that what I teach is any lesser than other practices. I know I offer my instruction here free. I believe every person should have the knowledge of self defense. If you follow my blog , let me know. Share your story with me and others during these hard times. A practitioner's wallet does not determine how much he is able to learn and know.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Don't forget your christmas was brought to you by someone that served !

Warriors , friends , family

Lets not forget those who are deployed. Serving our nation 110% We don't have to agree politically but lets come together to support those who sacrifice and serve. They wish they were home to. Let them know they are not forgotten nor the war they fight. We are there for them.

Semper Fi
Master Todd Hezlitt

Merry Christmas Warriors

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all warriors alike. May your holidays be safe and plentiful. After Christmas and New Years we intend to get more training up and running. Good things to come for those interested. We hope everyone has safe travels this holiday.

Master Todd Hezlitt