This centered Zone State has several aspects that closely parallel hypnotic trance. These include deep relaxation, lack of startle reflex (nothing gets to you), unfocused gaze with wide peripheral vision that seems super sharp, parasympathetic response (you stay calm, when you would normally get physically revved up) and time distortion (everyone else seems in slow motion, while your moving quickly), deep rhythmic breathing from the diaphragm, and you seem to be able to sense energy about you (KI). All of these distinct physical changes, along with a deep inner awareness, are both common to martial arts training and a hypnotic state."
This also sounds very familiar to the bodies actions when under the influence of adrenalin. (Maybe not the calm bit ) but the rest sounds just like it.Maybe the brain can produce the adrenaline in certain ways to allow these skills. [/quote]