Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (693 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071YYYM39 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable.. These elements are: legal and ethical implications, violence dynamics, avoidance, counter-ambush, breaking the freeze, the fight itself, and the aftermath. Rory Miller's Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected includes seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching complete
Required Reading A while back, I wrote a short facebook status that said "Finished my first read through of Rory Miller's Facing Violence last night. Will be starting a second read through before reviewing it. Short version: if you teach or train self-defense, read this book."Upon a second reading, my views have not changed substantively. Facing Violence is an extremely important book, and anyone who has any reason to want to understand how to deal with violence should read it. Martial artists and self-defense instructor. Outstanding book about violence Rowdy This excellent book will change how you think about violent confrontation.The odds that you will reflect fondly or pridefully on a violent encounter are exceedingly low. Avoid the potential for violence. If under your control, walk away, run away, talk it down, eat crow. If not under your control, prepare yourself--and act-- to minimize damage or death. Think about the horrible aftermath, regardless of outcome.Rory Miller explains all this in a clear and sober way.. Worthwhile Reading for the Martial Artist - Highly Recommended "Facing Violence" is a very good guide to preparing for all aspects of a violent encounter, not just the physical aspects but also the ethical, legal, and even emotional fallout. The author, Rory Miller, is an experienced Corrections Officer and martial artist, and it is very clear that he knows what he is saying.First of all, it is important to know that this is not really a book on fighting techniques (though there are some included). This is more of an instruction that imparts very good information th