The Way is in Training

Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives

In this episode, Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives and I talk about training practice, and culture in martial arts, combatives, and shooting.

Tony Blauer and the Speed of Violence

In this episode I talk with the SPEAR system’s Coach Tony Blauer again. We discuss the categories of efficacy in martial arts and how to hardwire your flinch response to improve self defense with a firearm.

Tim Herron - The Magic of Randomizing Your Training

In this episode, Tim and I talk about how his recent class with the great Eric Grauffel transformed the way he trains, practicing like a musician, and the power of consistency.

Paul Sharp; Retired LE, Shivworks and Straight Blast Gym Instructor

In this episode I catch up with my old friend Paul Sharp, fellow retired cop, Shivworks Collective founding member, Straight Blast Gym instructor, and powerlifter. We talk about the importance of “looks” in our training for skill development and application, the progression of mastery in rock and roll guitarists, and the fact that you can actually grip a Glock too hard…

Joel Levan of Radius Factor

In this episode, Joel Levan of Radius Factor and I discuss the military martial art of Pikiti Tirsia Kali and making your training effective in conflict.

Craig Caudill and the Mindfulness of Wilderness Skills

In this episode, I talk with Craig Caudill, an old friend from my traditional martial arts days, about his school Nature Reliance, which teaches survival and tracking to law enforcement, military, and civilians. We discuss wilderness training, and the mindfulness aspects of survival and tracking. Check him out Here

Bryan Eastridge of American Fighting Revolver

In this episode I talk with Bryan Eastridge of American Fighting Revolver. Bryan is an 82nd Airborne Veteran and retired police officer who is definitely an SME on fighting with wheel guns. We talk about 2nd amendment accessibility, famous American gunfighters, training with a revolver, the “grandma factor,” and the firearm as “fire extinguisher.”

Les Kismartoni and Training LE

My friend Les Kismartoni is back. This time we talk about the pros and cons of hit factor style firearms training for law enforcement, how these are no magic pills, and the value of force on force and decision training for civilians.

Thea Van Syoc of “Vanleethea” internet fame

In this episode I talk with Thea Van Syoc, known as “Vanleethea” on the internet. She’s a jujitsu competitor, fitness fanatic, and an Internet personality who can actually shoot, and shoot well.

Jake Labhart of In Extremis Performance

In this episode I talk with the founder of In Extremis Performance, Jake Labhart, a former airborne infantryman and D1 collegiate football player with a PhD in physical therapy. We talk about training movement for the tactical athlete and programming training in the law enforcement and military spaces.