The Way is in Training

Andy Prisco of Jumpstart Mastery

Andy Prisco and I have a conversation about the realities of conflict mediation and de-esdalation. He is a former emergency medical professional who has trained a wide variety of government agencies on realistic and practical techniques for avoiding violence when possible, without compromising safety.

Amir Killah - MMA Fighter, Law Enforcement, and Defensive Tactics Instructor

A great conversation with Amir Killah - retired pro MMA fighter, cop, and owner of both a martial arts school and a defensive tactics program.

Buck Peddicord - Retired SWAT Officer, Range Owner, and Firearms Instructor

In this episode, my friend Buck Peddicord and I talk about training, shooting, law enforcement, and aging (somewhat) gracefully…

Mike Green - Special Forces veteran and Owner of Green Ops

In this episode I talk with Mike Green about our careers in special forces, and how our mentors in SF shaped us as trainers and as people. 

Lora Thorson of Defenders USA

In this episode I talk training with Lora Thorson of Defenders USA, and we have a great conversation on process versus goal focus and realistic levels of participation.

Mickey Schuch of Carry Trainer

Mickey and I discuss how training for shooting has evolved,  the differences in civilian defensive training compared to competitive or institutional training, and being balanced in our pursuits.

Tony Blauer and the Nature of Non Consensual Violence

Coach Tony Blauer, creator of the SPEAR system is back on the show for what is probably our best episode yet. We do a deep dive into the nature of non consensual violence and how to train for it. You won’t want to miss this one.

Mike Seeklander - Marine, Law Enforcement, Competition Shooter, Martial Artist and Firearms Instructor

This episode is a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Mike Seeklander and I talk martial arts, competition and tactical shooting, the importance of a good mental transmission, and technique development versus attribute development in training. 

Dave Klaus - Special Forces Combat Veteran and SWAT medic

in this episode I catch up with my old teammate and good friend Dave Klaus. We talk medical and firearms training for military, law enforcement, and civilians. We also wind up sharing a war story or two…

Melody Lauer - Firearms Instructor and Creator of the Armed Parent Training Course

I have a great conversation with firearms instructor Melody Lauer about training in general and her Armed Parent training course in particular.