Visual & Auditory Reduction in Self-Defense | The John Hallett Podcast #91

In this episode, John and Josh break down how stress affects your ability to see and hear clearly in real-world self-defense encounters. From tunnel vision to total auditory exclusion, they explore how high-stakes moments shrink your perception—and how proper training is the only way to combat it.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned martial artist, understanding how your body and brain react under duress could be the key to staying safe and staying out of legal trouble.

What You'll Learn:

What tunnel vision looks and feels like during a confrontation

How auditory exclusion can prevent you from hearing even law enforcement commands

Why visual scanning and wide gaze training is critical

How to expand your “perception cone” under pressure

Real drills to help reduce blind spots and stay situationally aware

Key Concepts Covered:

Importance of post-engagement scanning

Muzzle awareness under stress in firearms scenarios

Why kids and adults alike struggle to hear or see during drills

How body language trumps words in identifying threats

Real-world implications of missing secondary attackers, exits, or police commands

Takeaways for Students:

Learn to fight with your eyes open, literally

Train your brain to stay calm and scan for threats or escape routes

Build muscle memory through reps and stress drills

Don’t assume you’ll hear commands in a high-stress moment—train for that reality

Bonus Discussions:

How visual occlusion affects decision-making

Using background noise and strobe lighting for stress drills

The unique challenge of visual & auditory reduction for people with hearing loss

Next in the Series:

Failure Rates in Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

What To Do Immediately After a Self-Defense Incident

First Aid & Stop the Bleed Training (coming soon)

Train More. Suck Less. Go Home Safe.

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