Rory Miller (born 1971) is an American author, former corrections officer, and self-defense expert. Drawing from his real-world experience in law enforcement and military training, he has written several influential books on self-defense, conflict management, and psychological resilience. His notable works include 'Meditations on Violence' and 'Facing Violence,' which explore the realities of violent encounters, coping strategies, and training methods. Known for his straightforward and practical style, Miller's writings have impacted self-defense trainers and security professionals worldwide. He served as a corrections officer in Oregon and participated in various law enforcement training programs. Miller is also a martial artist with black belts in judo and aikido. His work emphasizes understanding violence from both psychological and physical perspectives, advocating for scenario-based training and critical thinking to enhance personal safety.
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Source: Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence
“A few hours of reading will never protect you from your own bad decisions.”
Source: Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence
Source: Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Source: Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Source: Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence
Source: Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence
“Risking your life for anything other than saving a life is ego, it's bullshit, and it is childish.”
Source: Scaling Force: Dynamic Decision Making Under Threat of Violence
“The only defense against evil, violent people is good people who are more skilled at violence.”
“No intelligent man has ever lost a fight to someone who said 'I'm gonna kick your ass'.”
Source: Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
“It is much easier and safer to scare someone into submission than to beat them into submission.”
Source: Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected
“The dream is damned and dreamer too if dreaming's all that dreamers do.”
“Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you”
Source: Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence