How do I train myself to be aware of potential threats, or when the threat occurs, to be able to notice when additional threats arise, like the attacker’s gang or his/her friends?
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3This is very similar to this question about the "Warrior gaze" martialarts.stackexchange.com/q/10538/5961– mattm ♦Commented Nov 3, 2023 at 3:30
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I had seen that question. I was hoping there would be more updated information based on research or used in performance in sports.– danielCommented Nov 3, 2023 at 3:43
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Isn't the answer to this just train? As you get more advanced in your art you would usually advance to multiple attackers, you will gain awareness of distance. And you will learn to tell the difference between a sparring partner who is training and a sparring partner who is fighting.– Collett89Commented Nov 3, 2023 at 9:28
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I'm a seasoned MMA fighter for 16yrs and me and a lot guys I trained with over the years has trained to watch your opponents chest area just below the collar bones and shoulders because this is the spot where all attacking movements will build from. It will take time to develop your observation skills in this area but once you get a good understanding of this you will find yourself avoiding a lot of damage you used to have to suffer through. I hope this helps.
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This area is usually chosen exactly because the peripheral view can detect shoulder and leg movements well, which is kind of what @mattm meant in the answer linked in comments. Commented Jul 16 at 7:15
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I was taught to always look at the eyes of the opponent, but must admit I have found the chest is a better observation point. Commented Jul 16 at 9:46
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I've always viewed the chest for one like Philip Klocking pointed out you have a much better peripheral view of your opponent and his extremities. My thing is as I stated previously over time you can find tune your gaze and start to predict your opponents moves, his intentions and his offensive attacks which is a nice heads up to have when your in a fight. Youll recognize muscle movements and flexes of your opponent muscles that he probably doesn't recognize himself he's telegraphing to you. If you focus on the eyes they will lie to you and deseve you the most.– PalefaceCommented Jul 16 at 9:52
Since your question in aimed in a general direction, not only towards reading your oponent, i am going to add my 5 cents.
I was taught a procedure once that I'd like to share with you:
- First, check the ground around you.
- Second, check the space around you at head height.
- Third, check above you.
All done in a sweeping "Z" motion. So, starting from the lowest point on your right, you can look at the lowest, furthest left point, going kind of diagonally from bottom left to top right of the direction your body is facing. Take your time with this part, as it's where you'll find the most information. Then, looking upwards, go from the right side to the left side.
When I was taught that, I thought, wow, what a great basic thing to do. But then again it's nice to have a systematic approach, even to the most fundamental things.
