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.
Episodes

Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Kerry “Kato” Murakami is back on the show for another great conversation. We talk about his new open enrollment class for civilians, weapons disarms and retention for the real world, and training around injuries.

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
1 hr 11 min
I talk with my friend Kirk Holmer, retired Green Beret, competitive shooter, tactical games athlete, and creator of the new total operator challenge.

Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
1 hr 23 min
Karl Rehn of KR Training is back on the podcast to talk about the trends he’s seen in his career as a firearms trainer.

Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
58 min
In this episode I have a great conversation about Filipino Martial Arts with Paulo “GN” Rubio, a Guro in Pikiti-Tirsia Kali and the man behind both Funker Tactical and Aperture Fight Focus.

Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
1 hr 12 min
I catch up with Chris Magyar for his second appearance on the podcast. We talk about the training he’s been doing, and his new business, The Firearms Concierge.

Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
1 hr 26 min
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!

Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
43 min
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…

Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
1 hr 3 min
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.

Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
1 hr 17 min
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.

Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
1 hr 6 min
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…

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.








