Violence: A Changing View

Violence has been a part of human society since the beginning of time. It has been used to solve problems, gain power, and express anger and frustration. At one point in history, violence was seen as a legitimate way to achieve these goals. But in recent years there has been a growing movement to denounce and condemn it in all forms.

Society has changed through time – and with it our values and acceptance of different behaviors. Today we view violence mostly in a negative light. We recognize that it can have serious consequences, both for the victim and the perpetrator. We also understand that violence is not always the answer to conflict.

At one point in time violence was seen as a necessary evil. It was used to settle disputes, punish criminals, and protect the innocent. It wasn’t until the 17th century when centralized police forces were first formed in Paris. Later came the first modern police force in London in 1829, and then the United States in 1838 and New York City in 1845.

Before this arrival of modern law enforcement, there was no established way to resolve conflict. Violence was often seen as the only way to reach resolutions due to the absence of any authority that could enforce the law. People resorted to violence to protect themselves, their property, and their families. It was a way to show strength and power and achieve justice for wrongs that had been done.

But since the arrival of modern policing there was a massive change in attitude towards violence. There are many reasons for this change. We are now more aware of the damage that violence can cause. We know it can lead to physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. We also know that it has a negative impact on society as a whole, leading to crime, poverty, and social unrest.

Another reason for the change in attitude is that we are now more aware of alternatives to violence. We know that there are many ways to resolve conflict without resorting to violence, like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. We can also use non-violent methods of protest, such as boycotts and demonstrations.

Our ability to negotiate has improved over time with more access to education and learning better ways to communicate effectively and find constructive outcomes. Negotiation is an essential skill that can help people resolve their differences peacefully. It can also help people to build relationships and to achieve their goals. I believe that the ability to negotiate is one of the most important skills that people can learn.

Negotiating from a position of power increases your chances of success. Krav Maga can help you achieve this by providing you with the physical and mental strength to handle conflict and the discipline to use force only when necessary.

Though values and attitudes towards violence have evolved, learning self-defense has always been a good idea. And mastering self-defense can help protect oneself from physical and emotional harm. It boosts confidence, and allows you to de-escalate a situation from a position of strength.

There is no downside to mastering self-defense. It is a skill that can benefit every person in many ways, both personally and professionally. Physically and emotionally.