The Nervous System, Reflexes and Krav Maga – Part 2: Training your reflexes and conscious decision making

Now that you have a better idea of how your reflexes are affected by your brain, body, and conscious awareness, I can start to discuss how training affects your ability not only to have quick reflexes but also to make better decisions. This is the part that is heavily studied (meaning lots of research) and yet may still be the self-reflection that we humans are often most resistant to, as it takes time, commitment, and, often, money. Yet, when it comes to performance, it can be the difference between gold, silver, or no metal at all, and when it comes to personal safety, self-defence, or Job requirements, the difference between life and death.