Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence

Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence

Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between marti…

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