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Seven Primary Ways of Conflict Management, Part II – Erik Kondo

March 15, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

There are seven primary ways of Conflict Management. They are Change Others, By-Proxy, Avoidance, Negotiation, Deterrence, By-Force, and Mitigation. There are seven primary ways of Conflict Mis-management. They are Change Others, By-Proxy, Avoidance, Negotiation, Deterrence, By-Force, and Mitigation. Yes, the methods of conflict management can also be the methods of conflict mis-management and vice-versa. What works in one … [Read more…]

Conflict Mis-management Methods Transmit Like a Disease – Erik Kondo

March 13, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

Recent events in American politics makes it clear that there is a disease spreading across the nation, There is a school of thought that considers violence to be a disease. The basic premise is that violence is contagious . The theory is that violence begets violence. The Cycle of Violence where victims of violence … [Read more…]

Learning Leads to Degrees of Understanding, Part II – Erik Kondo

January 29, 2016 by CRGI 1 Comment

Learning Leads to Various Degrees of Understanding, Part I In Part II, we will look at where different types of learning methods fit in to the three Modes of Conceptualize, Training, and Experience. Conditioning is another method of learning. This method can be thought of as part Training and part Experience. The Training part … [Read more…]

Learning Leads to Varying Degrees of Understanding, Part I – Erik Kondo

January 25, 2016 by CRGI 2 Comments

Learning Leads to Degrees of Understanding, Part II High understanding is the result of effective learning. Effective Learning is the result of the combination of Three Modes of Learning. These modes are: Conceptualization Training Experience Conceptualization is the mode where you are consciously thinking about what you are trying to understand. This is typically exemplified … [Read more…]

It’s About Enforcement – Erik Kondo

January 20, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

In the world of personal safety, it is inevitable to run across the debate of whether people should discuss/focus on/think about/act on teaching potential victims how not to be victimized OR discuss/focus on/think about/act on teaching potential perpetrators not to victimize. This issue is particularly pertinent to self-defense promoters who are commonly accused of Victim-Blaming … [Read more…]

FOUR Examples ONE Concept #2 – Erik Kondo

January 12, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

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FOUR Examples ONE Concept #1 – Erik Kondo

January 12, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

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CM Crossword #1: Basic Concepts and Terms – Erik Kondo

January 11, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

This crossword is rated as basic. It contains commonly used concepts and termonology that is useful for anyone wanting to increase his or her knowledge of conflict management. Click REVEAL to see the answers after checking your score. [crossword id=”1″]

The YOE Probability (Will it work on the street?) – Erik Kondo

January 6, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

Question: How many martial arts/self-defense experts does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: Ten. One to screw it in and nine to say “that wouldn’t work on the street”. One topic that is bound to get many martial artists/self-defense experts hot and bothered is the question of whether a particular … [Read more…]

The Seven Primary Ways of Conflict Management – Erik Kondo

January 5, 2016 by CRGI Leave a Comment

Human life has been and always will be filled interpersonal conflict. These conflicts range from mild disagreements to murder. Conflicts are the natural result of people have opposing interests. When it comes to handling interpersonal conflict, everyone has a “way” (strategy/methodology) of dealing with it. In fact, everyone has their own unique way. These many … [Read more…]