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What does it mean?
Physical conflict escalates suddenly and causes immediate pain.
In plain terms
They were grabbed and hit so hard they were injured instantly.
What can you take from it?
Physical fights cause immediate harm.

Where it applies

  • arguments turning physical
  • street fights

Putting it to work

  • conflict de-escalation
  • avoiding fights

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle physical aggression?
  • What stops a fight from starting?

Another view

It does not explain what caused the fight.

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