"Passively" - without actually having to lose my cool or act without peace.
I'm interested in applying this for:
a) getting a psychological edge in physical competition (MMA/submission fighting, etc)
b) believe it or not, even though I'm 30 yo, being able to shave my face and use cool, peaceful, relaxed, friendly body language in public while keeping pestering street gangs/thugs away without having to utter a word (I live in Brazil, near a favela, and the favelados can get really annoying/ disrespectful if you louse your toughness for a second.)
Some examples I've found:
In the human world, tattoos can certainly discourage/warn potential aggresors and competitors; Bearing oneself with great dignity and assertivity too.
In the natural world, the red color and the black and yellow color combination have precisely this effect. (There are studies that suggest that red does have an impact in humans).
The many Eyes on the wings of butterflies and in the fur of animals too, if I'm not mistaken (I'd guess it has effects in humans, as the Eye symbol has been used so many times and with such importance throughout history)
Anyway, I always wanted a good excuse to tattoo myself, so I'll do it before it's a bit too late to enjoy it - I just turned 30.
My gameplan for now is tattooing both my arms (left sleeve ttill just before the elbow and a band or something of the sort around the right biceps).
I'm researching what are the most effective shapes/symbols/optical illusions/etc to make it look more intimidating but haven't had any great findings.
(TBH I'm secretly thirsting for the heavily psychological, optical illusion, techniques/tactics that will totally mindf*ck and discourage competitors and no one will really be able to fully consciously realise/tell. But anything that works is awesome.)
Any input will be greatly appreciated,
R. Seganfredo
Edited by Seganfredo, 25 January 2016 - 03:12 AM.