The Way is in Training

Chris Leblanc - Traditional Martial Arts for Modern Use

This is a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Chris Leblanc is a retired Vancouver SWAT officer and trainer who is a lifelong martial artist. We talk about applying traditional martial arts training in the modern world, and the potential pitfalls and benefits of traditional and modern training methods. Don’t miss this one!

Chuck Pressburg and How Scoring Influences Training.

Chuck Pressburg of Press Check Consulting is back on the show to talk about how scoring and competitive rule sets incentivize training choices, sometimes for the better but often for the worse…

Joel Levan of Radius Factor and Edged Weapons for EDC

My friend Joel Levan of Radius Factor is back on the show. This time we do a deep dive into carrying edged weapons for self defense or duty use. We talk equipment, technique,  training, and legalities. If you carry a knife you don’t want to miss this one.

John Valentine -Founder of the Combatives Summit

John Valentine, combatives Summit founder, Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt and Army Modern Combatives  instructor, and I talk about training for fighting with firearms, training principles instead of outcomes, and the nature of combatives compared to martial arts and combat sports. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Matt Rakestraw - Zen and the Art of Double Action Only

My friend Matt Rakestraw is back on the show. We do a deep dive into mindful practice, double action only shooting, and the meaning of life…

Cliff Byerly - LAPD, BJJ., and Catch Wrestling

Cliff Byerly of Hill Country Combatives and I have a great conversation about the realities of police work, the practicality of Brazilian Jiujitsu, the brutality of catch wrestling, and Abraham Lincoln’s choke slams…

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.