Since roughly 80% of the population is right-handed there is an excellent chance that the attack will be coming from the right (your left). Since you already have your hands in a defensive posture you have some protection but what also needs to be trained is your response to a sudden attack or what is known as the startle response.
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The startle response (also known as the startle reflex and the alarm reaction) is an involuntary reaction to an external stimuli such as a loud noise or a sudden threatening movement.
The reflex is set off by stimuli to the brain stem which is located at the base of the skull at the top of the spinal cord. The brainstem controls the involuntary functions of the body such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory,
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The startle response (also known as the startle reflex and the alarm reaction) is an involuntary reaction to an external stimuli such as a loud noise or a sudden threatening movement.
The reflex is set off by stimuli to the brain stem which is located at the base of the skull at the top of the spinal cord. The brainstem controls the involuntary functions of the body such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory,