How do I regain confidence in a fight?

Question

A few years back I had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, so naturally I was confident in my body and fighting skills. Unfortunately, during training one day I severely injured myself. After a year of physical therapy, I'm back to normal, but that's it. I'm white belt level, maybe orange belt. The muscles in my legs needed for Tae Kwon Do have visibly grown smaller and my skill level is, as I mentioned, pathetic. I've lost confidence in my bodies abilities. I could train in Tae Kwon Do for 10 more years and get back to my old skill level, but life is getting too busy for that.

So, how do I gain fighting strength the "normal" way? I used to be confident I could survive a fight with most people, now I'm not so sure.

What kind of exercises/training do non-martial artists put themselves through to prepare for fights? To strengthen their bodies? Anything specific, or does one simply work out in general?

How do I get better at fighting?

Answer 1

Talk to your Sensei or your local sempai. They may have some good ideas for you to build you strength and confidence back up to the spiritual level that only Dwight K. Shrute (a assitant to the sempai who is assistant to the sensei in Scranton Pennslyvania) can reach. Arigato

P.S. I totally forgot that you should also ask your local Kung Fu Panda!!

Answer 2

Two things, one with the physical side due to age your muscle wastage begins at 25 and doesn't stop. Light to moderate weight training with stretching can rebuild core strength and core flexibility but MUST be with a high fruit/vegetable and protein shake diet. As for confidence, I use a bit of twisted psychology in all the sports i do (tennis, boxing, soccer). I close my eyes and think that the person i am competing against has just murdered my parents(you can use another loved one or girlfriend) and say to myself, "This person killed my parents". When i open my eyes the rage that runs through me is almost uncontrollable. When the whistle blows i'm like a bull out of a gate and comprehensively smash the person i see in front of me! Works every time!

Answer 3

why have you went down so many belts