Take It To Them Before They Take It To You
One of the books I'm reading right now is a great little book called The Warrior's Mantra by Rodger Ruge. In it, he talks about the concept of reacting instantly and taking the fight to your opponent before they take it to you. This is part of that chapter:
"Most administrators, long removed from the field, have forgotten how dangerous certain people and events can be. Most can acknowledge intellectually the challenges that a warrior faces, but that is where their depth of understanding seems to end. Their concerns are often more focused on pleasing their constituents and the public than on the safety of their front line personnel.
Many in the command structure have a difficult time relating to the honed skills that a warrior needs to perceive, react, and survive a threat. Often, they no longer understand warrior tactics, and in this kinder, gentler society, the thought of attacking your opponents before they can strike is seen as being too aggressive or too violent. However, when properly applied, taking the fight to your opponent before they attack is an essential edge to surviving a violent encounter. Waiting until someone decides to attack you is giving a huge advantage to your opponent and will reduce your chances of survival significantly. That is simply unacceptable."
I agree with Ruge 100%. This last sentence of this same chapter is advice you should pay attention to. Ruge hits the mark with, "Whatever you decide to do, don't wait for the attack to come to you. Take the attack to him when you are legally and morally justified."
You must be legally and morally justified, that is a key here. But when you are, never wait for an opponent to hurt you, or try to hurt you, if you can stop it first.
Stay Safe,
Alain
"Most administrators, long removed from the field, have forgotten how dangerous certain people and events can be. Most can acknowledge intellectually the challenges that a warrior faces, but that is where their depth of understanding seems to end. Their concerns are often more focused on pleasing their constituents and the public than on the safety of their front line personnel.
Many in the command structure have a difficult time relating to the honed skills that a warrior needs to perceive, react, and survive a threat. Often, they no longer understand warrior tactics, and in this kinder, gentler society, the thought of attacking your opponents before they can strike is seen as being too aggressive or too violent. However, when properly applied, taking the fight to your opponent before they attack is an essential edge to surviving a violent encounter. Waiting until someone decides to attack you is giving a huge advantage to your opponent and will reduce your chances of survival significantly. That is simply unacceptable."
I agree with Ruge 100%. This last sentence of this same chapter is advice you should pay attention to. Ruge hits the mark with, "Whatever you decide to do, don't wait for the attack to come to you. Take the attack to him when you are legally and morally justified."
You must be legally and morally justified, that is a key here. But when you are, never wait for an opponent to hurt you, or try to hurt you, if you can stop it first.
Stay Safe,
Alain
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