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 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.
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Great conversation this week with one of the dedicated shooters I’ve met through the ACE virtual shooting community. Tony is a very good competitive shooter who just entered law enforcement in a large urban agency. We talk about his unique perspective coming into LE as a high level shooter, the realities of law enforcement training, and the benefits of ACE VR for shooters of both types.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
In this episode I have a conversation with Jeff Gonzales, former Navy SEAL and firearms trainer. We discuss techniques, tactics, and the state of the training industry.
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
My old friend Krystal Dunn and I have a great conversation about competition shooting, the “mean girls” culture of firearms training, her work supporting the second amendment, and the internet’s lack of nuance.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
In this episode, I talk with kickboxing champion and law enforcement trainer Bryce Franck about the biomechanics of heavy hands, his favorite Muay Thai champion, and effective training methodologies for athletes and law enforcement.
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
In this episode I talk with Jason Arp, SWAT officer and instructor, about the challenges currently facing law enforcement from a training perspective.
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.