--- product_id: 377382265 title: "Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real Wor" price: "202.37 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/377382265-meditations-on-violence-a-comparison-of-martial-arts-training-real store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # In-depth tactical analysis Real-world violence insights Martial arts vs reality Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real Wor **Price:** 202.37 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🥋 Decode the brutal truth behind martial arts and real violence – don’t just train, transform. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real Wor - **How much does it cost?** 202.37 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/377382265-meditations-on-violence-a-comparison-of-martial-arts-training-real) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unmatched Realism:** From jailhouse brawls to tactical ops, learn violence as it truly unfolds. - • **Training Reimagined:** Adapt your martial arts practice to real-world threats with proven methods. - • **Survival & Aftermath:** Navigate the physical and mental costs of violence with veteran guidance. - • **Psychology of Predators:** Understand how criminals think and the adrenaline-fueled chaos of fights. - • **Critical Thinking on Violence:** Master strategy and tactics beyond dojo myths with expert analysis. ## Overview Meditations on Violence by Sgt. Rory Miller offers a groundbreaking comparison between traditional martial arts training and the harsh realities of real-world violence. Drawing from extensive experience in corrections and tactical operations, this book dismantles common myths, explores the psychology of violence, and provides actionable strategies to adapt training for true self-defense. A must-read for anyone serious about understanding and surviving violent encounters. ## Description A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and 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 martial arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence. Sgt. Miller introduces the myths, metaphors and expectations that most martial artists have about what they will ultimately learn in their dojo. This is then compared with the complexity of the reality of violence. Complexity is one of the recurring themes throughout this work. Section Two examines how to think critically about violence, how to evaluate sources of knowledge and clearly explains the concepts of strategy and tactics. Sections Three and Four focus on the dynamics of violence itself and the predators who perpetuate it. Drawing on hundreds of encounters and thousands of hours spent with criminals Sgt. Miller explains the types of violence; how, where, when and why it develops; the effects of adrenaline; how criminals think, and even the effects of drugs and altered states of consciousness in a fight. Section Five centers on training for violence, and adapting your present training methods to that reality. It discusses the pros and cons of modern and ancient martial arts training and gives a unique insight into early Japanese kata as a military training method. Section Six is all about how to make self-defense work. Miller examines how to look at defense in a broader context, and how to overcome some of your own subconscious resistance to meeting violence with violence. The last section deals with the aftermath―the cost of surviving sudden violence or violent environments, how it can change you for good or bad. It gives advice for supervisors and even for instructors on how to help a student/survivor. You'll even learn a bit about enlightenment. Review: Lectura obligada para guerrer@s - Excelente libro, te da una visión diferente respecto a la violencia, lectura obligada para cualquiera que se interese en conocer más de cerca los diversos aspectos de la violencia que NINGÚNA disciplina te enseñará. Review: One of the best books on the subject. - This should be a mandatory part of anyone's library if they will ever face violence. Great insights and perspectives from the author, as well as a fantastic bibliography that has now served as a further reading list. ## Features - Ymaa publication center ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #136,092 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #155 in Violence in Society #190 in Combat Sports & Self-Defense #1,217 in Exercise & Fitness | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 479 Reviews | ## Images ![Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real Wor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8109daXDejL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lectura obligada para guerrer@s *by G***S on 11 May 2020* Excelente libro, te da una visión diferente respecto a la violencia, lectura obligada para cualquiera que se interese en conocer más de cerca los diversos aspectos de la violencia que NINGÚNA disciplina te enseñará. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books on the subject. *by A***N on 28 March 2024* This should be a mandatory part of anyone's library if they will ever face violence. Great insights and perspectives from the author, as well as a fantastic bibliography that has now served as a further reading list. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incontournable pour les professeurs d'arts martiaux enseignant la self défense *by N***O on 31 July 2016* Rory Miller fait une analyse fine du monde de la violence. Transversale à plusieurs disciplines martiales ou sport de combat. Aborde plusieurs aspect que peuvent représenter une situation de self défense : psychologique, physique, hormonale, morale, éthique... Le chaînon manquant entre la salle d'entrainement et la réalité d'une situation de self défense dans la rue. ## Frequently Bought Together - Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real Wor - BY The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence - Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/377382265-meditations-on-violence-a-comparison-of-martial-arts-training-real](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/377382265-meditations-on-violence-a-comparison-of-martial-arts-training-real) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*