Nuraddin Emil Dashdamirov

PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS FEATURES OF STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS

Abstract. The article highlights that the issue of ensuring children's safety has always been a concern for society. According to the author, one of the most important solutions to this problem is to develop and enhance students' self-defense skills. He emphasizes that students should learn to assess situations without panic or confusion in extreme conditions. To achieve this, coaches should first psychologically prepare students for self-defense in every training session before moving on to practical techniques, which can lead to better results.

The article examines the characteristics of students' psychological readiness in the process of developing self-defense skills and provides valuable recommendations.

Key words: self-defense, psychological readiness, psychological behavior, aggressiveness, willpower training, tactical thinking