The Way is in Training
A podcast exploring how warriors should train and fight, as well as how they should live. We will talk about technique, but will also dive deep into fitness, mindset and strategy. We will explore leadership and philosophy as well. So, whether you are a young soldier, a veteran police officer, a responsible armed citizen, or simply someone looking for an authentic life, let’s examine how the lessons of combat and preparation for it can help us fulfill our potential. Let’s explore the way together, and learn how the discipline of training can show us our true selves amidst the chaos of life.
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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
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.
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
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.
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
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.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
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…
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
I have a great conversation with firearms instructor Melody Lauer about training in general and her Armed Parent training course in particular.
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
the audio In this episode was a little rough on my end, but the conversation makes it worth it. I have a great discussion with Kerry “Kato” Murakami about martial arts and combatives training for LE and civilians.
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
In this episode I talk with Jared Wihongi. Jared is a retired SWAT officer, a Grand Masrer of Pekiti Tirsia Kali, and a combatives instructor for 19th Special Forces Group. You don’t want to miss this one…
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
In this episode I have another great conversation with my friend Caleb Giddings - Wheelgun Whisperer, Top Shot Alumnus, and Internet Raconteur Extraordinaire, as well as handler of all things social media for Taurus USA.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
My old partner from Chicago PD, Vince Jamison, and I talk training, military, law enforcement, and tell a war story or two…
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
I’ve known Rob Kosack several years now, and really enjoyed catching up with him on this episode. We talk about training, competition, and the realities of the law enforcement profession in the 21st century.
The Way is in Training
A podcast exploring how warriors should train and fight, as well as how they should live. We will talk about technique, but will also dive deep into fitness, mindset and strategy. We will explore leadership and philosophy as well. So, whether you are a young soldier, a veteran police officer, a responsible armed citizen, or simply someone looking for an authentic life, let’s examine how the lessons of combat and preparation for it can help us fulfill our potential. Let’s explore the way together, and learn how the discipline of training can show us our true selves amidst the chaos of life.