Self-defense is a stress inducing endeavor. To combat the effects of stress you need to learn to center yourself when everything around you is devolving into chaos. This is crucial for surviving.
There are many ways to deal with Survival Stress Response (SSR) but most take way too much time - especially when someone is coming at you with the real violent intent.
Number one issue is that most people tend to hold their breath. For your body - the machine - to work you must give it fuel - aka oxygen. Practice breathing during your workout sessions on a bag, with a partner, etc. Exhale on exertion, inhale after. In a self-defense situation when things are starting to boil-up - breathe. Use 4-counts: breath-in for 4, breathe-out for 4, hold for 4.
At the same time center your body. Feel your feet on the ground. Notice gravity and your weight pulling down. Twist your feet into the ground. Find your connection. Prime the pieces.
The rest is relying on your training - muscle memory. Trust your training. If you have trained correctly it well serve you well.
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