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Jim ashby · 04-14-2002, 02:24 PM

All we are doing in the physical training is conditioning reflexes. A couple of books which may help you "train the mind" are In the gravest extreme by Massad Ayoob and Feel the fear and do it anyway (don't know who this is by). Neither of these books are anything to do with Aikido. What they are to do with is using the adrenalin rush, getting used to it and getting on top of situations. Whether they change your perceptions or training does it is entirely up to you. I used to compete in national competitions and the adrenaline was my friend. Like I said it's up to you.
Have fun.

04-14-2002, 02:24 PM	#5
Jim ashby Dojo: Phoenix Coventry Location: Coventry, England Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 303 Offline	Hi Kat All we are doing in the physical training is conditioning reflexes. A couple of books which may help you "train the mind" are In the gravest extreme by Massad Ayoob and Feel the fear and do it anyway (don't know who this is by). Neither of these books are anything to do with Aikido. What they are to do with is using the adrenalin rush, getting used to it and getting on top of situations. Whether they change your perceptions or training does it is entirely up to you. I used to compete in national competitions and the adrenaline was my friend. Like I said it's up to you. Have fun.
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