Download or read book Facing Violence written by Rory Miller and published by Ymaa Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book stands alone as an introduction to the context of self-defense. There are seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching 'complete.' Any training that dismisses any of these areas leaves the student vulnerable: The seven elements are: Legal and ethical implications; Violence dynamics; Avoidance; Counter-ambush; Breaking the freeze; The fight itself and The aftermath. Any person who desires a deeper understanding of this thing called violence needs to read this book.