Position Impossible Podcast

  100 to Zero: The Psychological Battle of Injuries By Dave Camarillo Subscribe and Listen Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast player. iTunes Feed Non iTunes Feed   I am sitting here right now frustrated. I am frustrated that I am less of a man than I was before I injured my arm. I cannot teach to the fullest, nor can I spar. Since I have been training my whole life much of my ability to stay sane has been wrapped up in my ability to physically vent my frustrations in a rolling (sparring) session. Now that option is no longer on the table.   When I get in a frustrated mood I get this feeling of invincibility. Seriously! I feel that I can smash anyone put in front of me. It is like a super power, and my kryptonite is injury.  The first thought in my head during times of frustration is to spar. For me frustration creates an excess of energy that needs an outlet. If you take that outlet away it is not easy for me to find ulterior methods of ventilation, or focus.   Not being able to train with your fa