The Way is in Training

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. 

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.