I’m going to explore some of the different mindsets of violence. In addition to the social classifications, there are three asocial types that I want to hit: the severely disturbed; those in great need; and those who enjoy acts of violence. These mindsets are important to understand. They are not like the way that most … [Read more…]
Quick Maslow recap:The basic idea is that there are five states or levels of struggle. Each level must be addressed in order. The most basic level includes survival needs: food, water, shelter and protection from immediate dangers. If any of these are threatened, you don’t really care about much else. The second level is security … [Read more…]
Lots of comments on the last post (Martial Mistakes) and some of them require more thoughtful answers than I can do in a short space. Preamble, though: there is a reason why SD and martial arts are so ripe for misinformation. One, of course, is that so little of it is tested by so few … [Read more…]
Why effective Techniques and Tactics don’t necessarily create effective Strategies. There are basic TACTICS that people use in response to confrontation and conflict. These responses are the sum of (1) their instinctive behaviors, (2) behaviors that are learned and conditioned from being a member of society, and (3) behaviors that are learned and conditioned from … [Read more…]
It seems that shit comes to me in groups. Yesterday I was accused of ‘blaming the victim’ when it comes to danger recognition, then someone else got upset with me over my answer to the first person (because the second person passionately believes in women’s rights) and this morning — on Allexperts — someone asked … [Read more…]
Let’s start with the fact that there’s a difference between fear management and danger management. I’m talking in extremes here, but it’s to communicate an idea. Let’s say you’re terrified of vampires. No amount of rational explanation that vampires don’t exist and aren’t a danger is going to help. That’s because ‘terror’ comes from a deeper … [Read more…]
Asymmetrical Violence Three Women Beat Up Man at Bar for Refusing to Buy Them a Drink – Gawker Top Chicago cop calls rapist ‘monster’ in girl’s assault near school’s Safe Passage Body Language & Communication What your walk really says about you What Your Walk Really Says About You 5 Body Language Poses That … [Read more…]
As I write this, it’s been nearly 15 years since I was last shot at (I returned the favor that time). It’s been about 16 years since I last had someone try and ram a knife in my guts. It’s been over 12 years since I’ve had to lay hands on someone to emphasize my … [Read more…]