Conversations with Peter Boghossian Prepare for Violence | Peter Boghossian & Matt Thornton
Oct 25, 2023
Matt Thornton, an acclaimed MMA coach and author of The Gift of Violence, discusses the intrinsic nature of violence in human evolution. He highlights the gap between our instincts and the constraints of political correctness. Thornton shares insights on the practical benefits of jiu-jitsu and MMA training, emphasizing situational awareness and effective techniques like the guillotine choke. He also critiques current policing methods and advocates for grounding martial arts in realism, ultimately revealing how combat training fosters self-knowledge and community.
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Policy Shift Reduced Effective Options
- Policy changes that removed chokeholds from policing had unintended consequences.
- Thornton notes tasers often fail and chokes can be safer and more humane when applied correctly.
Train Ground Skills For Real Fights
- If you cannot escape and are being held, jiu-jitsu techniques for controlling and escaping are ideal.
- Thornton stresses training ground skills because fights don't always let you choose the position.
Officer Saved By Jiu-Jitsu At Home
- Paul Sharp, a police officer, was ambushed with gang members and a dog while carrying groceries.
- His jiu-jitsu training let him control bodies, protect his family, and choke attackers until they fled.
