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Principles-Based Instruction for Self-Defense (and Maybe Life) by Rory Kane Miller is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

In "Meditations on Violence," Rory Miller explored the gap between martial arts training and real-world violence. In "Principles-Based Instruction" he strikes at the gap between traditional teaching and effective teaching. In seven sections, Rory gives you a solid foundation in the information you must have before you teach, different methods to transfer that information, the ethics of instruction and even some hints on how to run a successful business-- and why you must."Where the hell was this book when I started teaching!? I could have used it...and will be better at my trade now that I do. Everything Rory writes is exceptional. But this one goes beyond. It took me exactly two and a half pages of reading to realize this. If you are an instructor (doesn't matter what subject), then this book IS required reading, no exceptions. I regret I didn't have this book before I started my instructional career! If you are simply a "student" of self-defense (if not...why not?) then it is even more important for you, as it will help you face realities that will guide your time allotments and mentor/instructor selection. Not many writers make me think, but Rory does. He will make you think. An

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Author
Rory Kane Miller
Publisher
Rory Miller
Published
2017
Language
EN
ISBN
9781370589760
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Medical, Fiction, Education
Rating
4.6 / 5 (138 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14