Why are you scared?

[kycahi]

I abandoned most fears when I trained in Aikido. It has a kind of three-step program:

1. Relax
   
2. Keep your one-point
   
3. Extend your ki
   

Obviously, the first one is the biggie: When under attack, relax. This is very practical, as fear can paralyze and never helps, even when attacked with only words

The one-point is your center, which is just below the naval. "Keeping the one-point" just means knowing that your center is not in your head, it's your actual center of gravity. Think of your eyes as a periscope; they are not where you are.

Ki in Japanese is the same as chi in Chinese. It's your "reach," and goes beyond your physical self.