In order to maintain a commanding presence, and in order to position and posture yourself for control of any potentially violent physical confrontation, and ultimately, for prevention of unnecessary defensive (or pre-emptive violence on your part. This comes under the heading of non-verbal communication, and here that communication is used to send "don't mess with me" signals to individuals who many have some motive for attacking you violently.
I discuss many topics relating to both non-verbal and verbal communications and their uses in teaching, messaging, marketing, and "reading" other individuals in The Sending Signals Blog. You might wish to view it and make it a favorite. I would strongly advise that you do.
A link to a superb audio interview with an expert at Alpha Signals, and who has been a consultant to law enforcement agencies and others in need of avoiding either 1) losing dominance, or 2) being selected as a potential victim. This audio presentation is brief, but very informative and appears courtesy of FightFast.com. It is worth listening to several times in order to achieve a reflexive rapid recall of the material covered.
Some other tags, labels and search terms which you may wish to investigate: Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, commando skills, alpha males, countermeasures, command posture, drill sergeant's speech, voice of domination, confrontation, negotiation, Blogs By Douglas E. Castle, mastering fear, adrenaline release, survivalist...
Enjoy it:
http://fightfast.com/download/AlphaAudio_32Kbit_32kHz_mono.mp3
A truly masterful commander avoids a physical encounter while maintaining the absolute respect of his or her adversaries, would-be attackers, detractors and subordinates. Physical violence should be used only as a last resort -- in situations where there exists a clear and present danger. A skilled commander (or commando) has a powerful intuitive sense of any threat and is always instantly prepared to address the threat.
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