Self-Preservation is much more than a physical skill set, it is a gateway to problem solving. Extensive training provides a catalyst effect which produces improvements in the areas of self-confidence, assertiveness, strategic planning & execution, calmness, concentration, and stress management.<\/p>\n
Through the application of progressive physical and verbal training, the above mentioned attributes lay the foundation of problem solving and conflict resolution skills. All are qualities found in leaders and highly transferable to professional endeavors.<\/p>\n
Self-Confidence and Assertiveness \u2013 Developing trust in your actions<\/strong><\/p>\n For fighters, posture and stance provide both balance and facilitate the mechanics required to deliver rapid, powerful movement. For the business professional, It acts as an indicator of someones level of self-confidence and assertiveness. Trusting your actions is about learning triggers that facilitate action, and running with them.<\/p>\n Strategic Planning & Execution \u2013 Developing a game plan<\/strong><\/p>\n Developing a game plan is vital when training for self-preservation. It is important to have a backup plan when you get hit. Because in this game, you will get hit. The same goes for the business world. Utilizing Standard Operating Procedures provide a focus and a backup plan for disasters and business disruptions. Consistently running these procedures, and routinely testing them for gaps, will enable you to build more resilience into your operations. This builds on the trust you first created.<\/p>\n Calmness and Concentration \u2013 Developing a focused mindset to solve your problems<\/strong><\/p>\n Calmness and concentration is developed through the application of a game plan under pressure. By trusting yourself and testing your plan under pressure, you will rebuild neural pathways which enable you to move beyond old dis-empowering triggers, and into a stronger and more focused mindset. When cultivated, it can release you the rigid constraints of left brain problem-solving and out of the box solutions can be found. Problem-solving 2.0 is then utilized.<\/p>\n Stress Management \u2013 Developing a healthy sense of humor<\/strong><\/p>\n Conducting self-preservation training in progressively stressful environments teaches you the ability to mitigate stressful energy. It becomes a positive environment where energy can be converted in a healthy manner and that obstacles are not as difficult as they seem.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n About the author <\/strong><\/p>\n Daniel Hefferton is the owner and chief instructor at Urban Defensive Arts. He teaches clients how to trust themselves, develop game plans, focus their problem solving, and find the humor in life. This is facilitated through his martial arts and self defense programs.<\/p>\n He can be reached at <\/strong>urbandefensivearts@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n