Gift Of Violence

The Gift Of Violence Practical Knowledge For Surviving And Thriving In Above all, the gift of violence makes it clear that jiu jitsu is not just a sport; it is also a philosophy that makes one strong enough to forgive, and when necessary, confident enough to fight.” — rickson gracie, brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts legend “there is an evolutionary logic to violence that makes it part of human nature. In conclusion, "the gift of violence" by matt thornton is a thought provoking examination of violence in the us. it serves as a wake up call for readers to cultivate situational awareness and take proactive steps to protect themselves and loved ones by understanding and appreciating violence and more importantly knowing how to respond to it.

Summary Of The Gift Of Violence A Guide To Matt Thornton S Book The gift of violence: practical knowledge for surviving and thriving in a dangerous world by matt thornton was a disappointing verbose cacophony of statistical diarrhea. the title “the gift of violence” is in the vein of de becker’s the gift of fear which 25 years after first being published remains a seminal work. Based both on the author's decades of experience teaching everyday people how to defend themselves and on a rational approach to the scientific data, the gift of violence offers clear, easy to remember lessons for people of all ages and abilities. it is designed to empower those who've been affected by violence or are concerned that they or. The gift of violence tells the story of this vulnerability and provides the average person with all the knowledge they need to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of violence and to increase their chances of surviving a violent encounter. based both on the author's decades of experience teaching everyday people how to defend themselves. In today' s modern world, we are largely isolated from the kind of savagery our ancestors faced on a daily basis. although violence was as natural to our evolutionary development as sex and food, it has become foreign to most of us: at once demonized and glamorized, but almost always deeply misunderstood. our hard earned and hard wired instincts— our evolved and trained ability to survive.