Deception is the intentional alteration of the reality perceived by the opponent to gain an advantage in combat. This involves changing the perception of the other, making him believe he is in a situation that is actually different. Deception exploits the limitations of the brain in managing sensory data, and time, pushing the opponent to misinterpret the action and make disadvantageous choices.
Factors that Increase the Effectiveness of Deception
To deceive the opponent successfully, the deceiver manipulates four factors:
The data received: by distorting the information perceived.
The opponent's learning program: by preventing repetitions from revealing the deception.
The available time: by reducing the time the other has to interpret the signals.
The cognitive cost: by increasing the mental effort required to process the data. The need to simplify leads the opponent to draw hasty conclusions based on a part of the information, increasing the risk of error.
Types of Deception
There are two basic types of deception:
Hiding the real: preventing the opponent from perceiving the true intention.
Showing the false: creating a situation that seems real but is designed to deceive.
The goal is to obtain a specific reaction: the opponent may be attracted, repelled, or left in uncertainty. These result in 3 deception tactics; Feinting, Luring, and Misdirecting. - Extract from my online course Muay Nam Advanced
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