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Love this take on anger and reflects something I’ve always said about the haka. The haka teaches a special kind of control over anger - how to bring out rage instantly and then keep it steady. We’re taught to channel that fury while staying on beat and clear-headed which requires intense control and a deep mind-body connection. It’s all about using that fire as fuel without letting it take over. When you’ve got that control, you’re unstoppable. Without it, you’re likely to slip up in the heat of the moment

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Thanks for sharing that!

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Great article...anger releases plenty of catabolic chemicals into the body...interested to know how recovery might differ between racing angry and racing in control. Anecdotally...I'm pretty sure the few time I've raced angry, I've been completely wrung out (mentally) following it.

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My experience, too. Completely spent afterwards.

Even getting angry at home wipes me out.

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