Why didn't I do what I know how to do?
Learning Series
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1h 24m
Developing skill is one thing. Being able to access that skill when it matters most is something entirely different. After a fight, competition, or high-pressure event, almost everyone asks the same question:
"Why didn't I do what I know how to do?"
In this webinar, Tom Sotis answers that question by exploring how pressure changes perception, decision-making, attention, timing, and movement. You'll learn why well-practiced techniques often disappear under stress, why experience alone doesn't solve the problem, and how to train so that your skills become more reliable when conditions are unpredictable and demanding.
Whether you're a martial artist, self-defense practitioner, coach, or instructor, this session provides a practical framework for understanding the gap between knowing and doing—and, more importantly, how to close it.
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