I never wanted to be known for coining the acronym TURD, even in a self-defense context, yet here we are. Violence seems to be normalizing in first world, digital economies, where it has been more recently seen as a viable means to display one’s displeasure (or commitment) – depending on the context. …
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It never fails. Every time I bring up the concept of having a “vision for violence” in my Krav Maga classes, I get some pretty confused looks. And it’s no doubt, the idea is (on its face) foreign and even uncomfortable to consider. But I’m not referring to a vision for how…
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The Extreme Violence at the US / Mexico Border Continues to be Ignored by the Media. As I write this, the first presidential debate has yet to air. I assume it will include much talk of a wall on our southern border. As I scour the news looking for information pertinent to…
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Mass Violence can be Understood at Some Level, But It Seems That Fighting Fire With Fire May be the Only Practical Solution. In last week’s article, The Trouble with Pacifists, we highlighted the perils of a silent majority, unwilling to rise up and take action against history’s most deadly movements—particularly in instances where…
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