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Facing Violence

Preparing for the Unexpected

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Facing Violence

By: Rory Miller, Barry Eisler
Narrated by: Danny Campbell
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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. These elements are: legal and ethical implications, violence dynamics, avoidance, counter-ambush, breaking the freeze, the fight itself, and the aftermath. Training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable.

©2011 Rory Miller (P)2017 Tantor Combat Sports & Self-Defense Freedom & Security Martial Arts Politics & Government Social Sciences Violence in Society Self-Defense
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Any law advice given is based in US law but the overall messages and the thought processes behind them are relevant the whole world over.
Reader does a good job of bringing the text to life.

Based in US but the main message relevant to everywhere

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Especially for martial arts teachers (to cascade to their students), young people feeling peer pressure from friends/family, frontline customer-facing staff, 'Hot-heads' looking to fight, security personnel, etc.

Explains the possible risks and various implications regarding use of force, including ways to avoid and de-escalate.

A brilliant book and so well narrated. i wish I'd have read this years ago.

Highly recommended

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recommended & essential listening for anybody that trains for self defence, works in the police force, military or security etc

essential listening

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As a former practitioner of a martial art it's nice to have some of your assumptions confirmed by someone who's been there and returned.

However, Rory Miller goes beyond the fighting to show just what a small part physical skills play when thinking about your personal safety and the predators you may come in contact with.

A great read and sage advice and as ever he raises lots more questions to ponder on.

Another cold clear dose of reality from Sgt Miller

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Fantastic book ,Rory Miller shares his experience based knowledge to provide an insight into avoiding violence, dealing with violence and the physical and psychological affects of violence . Highly recommended

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