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Nervous System Control for Martial Artists - Learning to Shift Gears (Part 2)

Nervous System Control for Martial Artists - Learning to Shift Gears (Part 2)

Gavin King
Published on: 23/01/2026

Many martial artists live permanently on the accelerator. In this article, I break down why meditation often fails at first, how to recognise the nervous system brake, and how practical methods like body scans, release work, breathwork, cold exposure, and HIIT build real regulation under pressure.

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