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How to train your defense reflexes?

Training reflexes needs 3 ingredients: (1) motor repetition >500 reps, (2) stress variations (cardio, noise, fatigue), (3) corrective feedback from a qualified instructor. Minimum effective frequency: 3 sessions/week × 30 min.

Why it happens — the mechanism

Brain plasticity: myelin forms around the most-used neurons, accelerating nerve conduction. A move repeated 500 times under variations is 8× faster than the same move repeated 500 times under identical conditions.

How the Avikzar System answers it

Avikzar Academy offers 5-minute drills (doable before morning coffee) with built-in counter. Tracking reps matters as much as doing them — visible progress motivates.

Yehouda Avikzar (10th Dan) — Freezing isn't your fault — it's your biology. But not training after experiencing one is your responsibility.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a partner?

First weeks no — you work mechanics. Partner becomes useful from week 6.

Other reactions to danger

I freeze when I'm attacked — what to do?I freeze in the face of danger — explanation and fixI can't move during an attackI can't scream when facing an attackerI lose my composure facing an attacker

Also see

2 attackers

Street attack by 2 people: what to do?

3 attackers

Attack by 3 people: survival tactic

4 attackers

Attack by 4 people: group survival

Real scenario

Street mugging at night

Real scenario

Phone snatch and run

Real scenario

Nightclub exit attack

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