Why Train Dark

• Power loss removes visual familiarity fast
• Practice builds calm under reduced visibility
• Memorized layout cuts delay and noise

Build a Map

• Memorize distances between doors and corners
• Assign touchpoints: wall edge, doorframe, bannister
• Remove clutter that traps ankles or rattles

Tasks to Master

• Reach the front door without freezing
• Get dressed by feel, no delay
• Pour water without spilling a drop

Locks and Drawers

• Find the lock and insert key blind
• Open a drawer without making noise
• Retrieve gear from the same fixed spot

Navigate Rooms

• Trail hand and foot along the wall
• Walk slowly without bumping furniture
• Reach destinations using mapped touchpoints

Progression

• Reduce lighting gradually until total dark
• Add complexity and expand mapped area
• Run silent, timed repetitions to confirm