Why do you "freeze" in street self defense situations?

A video answer to this question from a newsletter subscriber:

Hi Christopher,

Thanks for the last two emails. After listening to your second email on hitting your attacker, I wanted to ask you a question which is something that really bothers me.

I have been in situations where I simply freeze when I see violence. I have studied martial arts for most of my life and believe I am physically capable to win any street fight however something happens when I am presented with the opportunity to fight in the real world.

It is really important to me that I overcome this for my sake and my friends and family.

Can you please help me?

Thanks, Paul

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