. The Violation Triangle is a model that explains the creation and existence of human violations in society both on an individual basis and also on a systemic multi-incident basis. And it shows the steps necessary to reduce the violations. The Violation Triangle utilizes the same three element concept of the Fire Triangle. In order … [Read more…]
In some ways this all comes close to the Intent-Means-Opportunity triangle. An immediate threat has to have all three. Most of the time, you are the resource, the source of intent. the threat is his or her own means and the terrain and your behaviors supply the opportunity. But that’s kind of simplistic. Social and … [Read more…]
Diagram Credit Solving the problem of sexual assault requires determining what are the common circumstances of these assaults. There are three basic elements of sexual assaults, the Predator(s), the Victim(s), and the Scenario of Events. Who are the predators? The serial rapist is not who you think Rape Fact Sheet Drawing from the above, it … [Read more…]
Going to try to capture the thought I woke up with this morning. It was about sacrifice throws, sutemi waza, and how many principles they illustrate. I just thought about linking to a video, but this is kinesthetic, and video doesn’t show the most important stuff. Principle: Balance. The essence of balance is that the … [Read more…]
This page is for people who have a basic understanding of the concepts of women’s self-defense and want to learn more. It is assumed that you have reviewed the Beginning to Study page. Recommended Book: Fight Like a Girl and Win Recommended Book: Beauty Bites Beast: Awakening the Warrior Within Women and Girls Recommended … [Read more…]
Welcome to the beginning to learn page for women’s self-defense. The goal of this page is to provide you with a foundation for your understanding of self-defense and conflict management in an easy to learn fashion. Recommended Book: The Gift of Fear Recommended Book: What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People … [Read more…]
The following is a selected post from Conflict Manager Magazine. Full access to this monthly magazine is available to subscribers only. Click here to subscribe. Interesting in submitting an article for publication? Email: editor@writeme.com ————————————- There are very few facts. There are very few truths. There may be one best way to do a … [Read more…]
There are very few facts. There are very few truths. There may be one best way to do a thing, but in an infinite universe the odds that your way is the best way is, roughly, zero. There are very few facts, and no one gets emotional about facts. Diamond scratches talc, never does … [Read more…]
The Five Stages of Violent Crime is an internationally recognized system created by Marc MacYoung to identify if — and determine when and if — you are being set up for a crime or violence . It is used by police, military and firearms instructors around the world as a training and teaching tool. Also … [Read more…]
Be careful with the language here. I will be using the word ‘training’ as a generic term for the different methods to get something into your student’s heads. At the same time, I will be using the word as a very specific type of training with deep drawbacks. It’s kind of like ‘fighting’ in that sense. We need … [Read more…]