Judgement

How many of you martial arts instructors actually have training of "judgement" as a part of your self defense instruction? Rory Miller in an interview used this quote, "Martial Arts should train judgement in tandem with skills." [Note: quote might not be exact]

To me it is a training method of the mind where we learn to use good judgement "before" we utilize our skills. In his book, Facing Violence as well as Meditations on Violence" you can start to learn that knowledge that will influence your "judgement" hopefully before you use your skills.

In some circles, to my view anyway, such things as knowledge as ascribed in Rory's books as well as Marc MacYoung's, and other authors, is critical knowledge and in my view would influence the type of skills taught in self defense. Our mental attitudes and intent are also influenced by this knowledge. They both, Mr. Miller and Mr. MacYoung, tell us that these things can get us into or out of violent situations and our perspective is important which translate, for me anyway, to judgement.

Judgement to me becomes a fundamental to the martial systems with as much importance as "martial principles." Good solid judgement can go a long way to achieve avoidance of violence as well as the other levels after avoidance. Just my thoughts.

Yes? No? Maybe? Comments?