The Way is in Training

Chuck Haggard Legendary-Lawman and Firearms Instructor Extraordinaire

I finally managed to get my long time friend, legendary lawman and firearms instructor extraordinaire Chuck Haggard on the podcast.

Bryce Frank - Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints-Led Approach to Training.

My friend Bryce Frank, LE trainer and former pro kickboxer, and I do a deep dive conversation into Ecological Dynamics and how he applies it in law enforcement training as well as martial arts.

Tim Herron - Lessons Learned From a Year of Randomized Training

My friend Tim Herron, World Shoot gold medalist, and I do a deep dive into what he’s learned from randomizing his training over the last year.

Darryl Bolke - Similarities and Differences between LE, Civilian & Competition Training

Darryl Bolke and I do a deep dive into the similarities and differences in firearms training for competitors, law enforcement officers, and civilian self-defense shooters.

Eric Kamps - Training for and Competing in the 2025 IPSC World Shoot

My good friend Eric Kamps is back on the show again to talk about his experiences training for and competing in the 2025 IPSC World Shoot in South Africa. 

Mickey Schuch of Carry Trainer - How Good is Good Enough?

My friend Mickey Schuch of Carry Trainer is back on the show. This episode we talk about balancing training with other demands, and how good “good enough” actually is.

Justin Torres of Project Heroes First

I talk with army veteran Justin Rorres about his charity foundation for veterans and first responders, Project Heroes First.

Greg Ellifritz of Active Response Training

In this episode I have a great conversation with Greg Ellifritz of Active Response Training. Greg is a lifelong martial artist and retired police officer who is now both a trainer and a prolific writer with an insightful perspective. 

Chris Workman - Army Ranger and NCOIC of the Army Marksmanship Unit’s Action Shooting Team

My friend Chris Workman is back on the show to talk about shooting and training. Chris is a combat veteran from the 3rd Ranger Battalion, a high level competition shooter, and the NCOIC of the Army Marksmanship Unit’s action shooting team.

Kerry “Kato” Murakami - Weapon Retention and Disarms for the Real World

Kerry “Kato” Murakami is back on the show for another great conversation. We talk about his new open enrollment class for civilians, weapons disarms and retention for the real world, and training around injuries.