In my last competition, I felt as though time had slowed down. I could see everything my opponent was doing and I was able to react with ease. When I watched it on DVD I thought both of us were going really fast, but in my mind I thought he was really slow. Have you ever experienced this before, do you beleive it happens and what is this phenomenon called?
2007-08-02 22:18:40 · 11 answers · asked by Wolverine 4 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I have heard of 'in the zone' before, but does it have a scientific name?
2007-08-02 22:25:26 · update #1
Bruce Lee called it "establishing your rhythm". It's where you force your opponent to follow your rhythm to a point where you can read his moves and fire away at will without getting hit. It's a common thing to see in top rank boxing especially when a boxer has broken his opponent's rhythm with a commanding jab and basically just counters the hell out of anything his opponent throws at him with great ease. It usually works against brawler type opponents who prefer to just stand in one place and trade blows.
2007-08-02 22:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you mean like in the Matrix where the guy sees the bullets? No not like that but the speed of the game slows down. I mean what seemed like chaos when first started training becomes fluid eventually.
2007-08-03 12:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce Tzu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never felt as if my opponent slowed down, but I've surprised myself with my own speed before. I've heard of it happening several times.
2007-08-03 05:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "in the zone",yes or "forced speed" but it doesn't happen very often.It means you are fully focused and you can predict the moves of your opponent.It didn't happen to me as I'm an anti-fighting person.I rely on deception to win all my fights.;)
2007-08-03 05:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by Nevermind 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i believe it happens and has happened to many people or at least when sparring multiple people it seems that way that is generally why when fighting 45 seconds or 1 minute might seem like forever
2007-08-03 06:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by BBQ_Word2yoMama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A couple of times.
2007-08-03 06:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by lee49202 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it happens to me every time the guy im fighting hits me on the head with a beer bottle.
2007-08-03 06:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by overthere8367 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called being "in the zone,"it happens in any competition but doesnt happen that often
2007-08-03 05:22:42 · answer #8 · answered by kevlar1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, usually everything kinda speeds up.
Cuz I'm D'd up.
2007-08-03 06:07:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope not had that happen you must have some crazy matrix thing going for u wish i had that sometimes
2007-08-03 05:51:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋