Podcasts about defensive tactics instructor

  Adam Boyce is an authorized Instructor of Martial Blade Concepts and one of only a handful of MBC Instructors in the entire world who travel to teach seminars. Adam's previous career experience has included being an Assaulter and Sniper on SRT (Special Response Team) for nearly 7 years, following which he has spent the remainder of his career working in the training department for a government agency.  He is a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, and Knife Designer, he has multiple years training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Idaho State University in Training and Development with an emphasis in Adult Learning and is fluent in Spanish. A perpetual student of self-defense Adam is continuously looking for and testing the best self-defense methods and practices. Adam believes the best instructors are those that continue to learn, and you can find Adam not only teaching others but attending multiple seminars taught by other instructors throughout the year.  His career experience make him a natural fit for training LEO and Military in which he excels and loves but Adams true passion is helping people of all ages, sizes and physical capacities gain critical skills and knowledge to defend themselves and the ones they love. As an instructor he follows the MBC credo "you don't have to fight like me, you just have to fight well".  To book Adam to teach a seminar, send an email to adam@spartanmode.com   Instagram @spartan.mode www.SpartanMode.com

Join us this week with Hanshi Kevin Blok, a martial artist and native of Windsor, ON, an academic, Defensive Tactics Instructor, author and parachutist. He holds multiple ranks including a 9th dan in Aikido from the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF), and an 8th Dan in Yoshinkai Aikido from the world headquarters in Tokyo Japan. He was inducted into the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2016 and is the Chief Instructor of the Chudokan Dojo in Windsor, Ontario, and Kaicho (Chairman) of the Chudokai Aikido Federation International, with more than 40 dojo (schools) in North America and Europe. He has authored 6 books and over 25 training videos on Aikido, weaponry, police/security control and defensive tactics. He holds a Masters degree in applied psychology with a minor in philosophy, and is a PhD Candidate specializing in violent behaviour management. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

Jay Wadsworth is a 2nd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and retired pro/amateur MMA fighter, bringing over two decades of street cop experience and 14 years in SWAT. He's a certified SWAT Operator and Defensive Tactics Instructor with a robust background in developing and teaching advanced defensive tactics curricula. Adam Haidary is the founder of Police Posts and co-founder of Effective Fitness and has seven years of law enforcement experience, including his role as a training supervisor. With six years of grappling experience and multiple instructor certifications, Adam has been instrumental in enhancing officer safety tactics and implementing tactical medical programs. Together, they lead Effective Fitness Combatives, a comprehensive program designed to enhance physical fitness, defensive tactics, and officer safety. In this episode, they share their expertise on the essential skills for law enforcement and how their program equips officers to handle real-world scenarios effectively. https://www.efcombatives.com/home Wolf 21- Check out what they have to offer for the best sleep of your life:  https://www.thewolf21.com Use Code: "clearedhot" for 30% off of your 1st order The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Todd Fox is a 4th-degree BJJ Black Belt competitor, MMA fighter, Marine, Author, and the Founder of Tour Protection, an international protection agency responsible for protecting dignitaries around the world. He is a lifelong martial artist holding multiple black belts in different disciplines and is an active Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Instructor. We discuss his career in a protection agency, his experience as a BJJ competitor, staying safe while traveling overseas, self-defense tactics, challenge matches, and other topics. This was a fascinating conversation with an absolute legend, Mr. Todd Fox.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Todd's Contacts:IG: @tourtrainingBIZ WEB: TourProtection.comPERS WEB: ToddAFox.comAuthor:https://www.amazon.in/stores/Todd%20Fox/author/B0069GDGSMContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

A lot of people say they don't want to be average but it's a rare breed of man that lives their life like it's their mission to destroy mediocrity. Bobby Maximus, my guest in this episode of Renegade Radio, is one of the few. He's a former police officer and Defensive Tactics Instructor. He has competed in the UFC, won submission of the night at Ultimate Fight Night 5, starred on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter Series, and was the Ring of Fire light-heavyweight champion. He has also served as General Manager at Gym Jones, an elite strength and conditioning facility in Salt Lake City, UT and went on to create a world-class brand and gym of his own. His “Maximus” family of brands is a rising force in the world of fitness and exercise and his book “Maximus Body: The Physical and Mental Training Plan That Shreds Your Body, Builds Serious Strength, and Makes You Unstoppably Fit,” is one of the most popular exercise books in existence. In this episode you'll learn tips from Bobby to take your training, nutrition, and life to the next level... Are “cheat meals” a myth? [11:31] Why you should NEVER be a slave to a number. [24:31] The optimal training program for the Average Joe in his 40's? [32:13] How to balance intensity and recovery. [39:52] Be tough without being an asshole. [42:30] The importance of training your mental performance and creating lifelong habits. [57:36] 7 Cardinal Sins of Muscle Growth: Don't waste another workout until you download this FREE report. https://jasonferruggia.com/7sins How to Get Ripped Over 40: Get ripped... In just 3 hours per week. https://www.physiqueover40.com/guide   Sponsors: BiOptimizers: An all-in-one solution. Improve your sleep, mood, stress tolerance, and so much more. Go to bioptimizers.com/renegade and use code JAY10 for your exclusive Renegade Radio offer. Blokes: Every man over 40 should be getting comprehensive blood work done every 6 months to maximize health and performance. Get started today at blokes.co/jay.

When T.G. Brown is not writing books, he is a martial arts practitioner and a competitive CrossFit athlete. He practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing and Muay Thai. He competed in the sport of CrossFit, before blowing out his knee in the 2021. Like most Crossfitters, he would do the "CrossFit Open." A nationwide test of fitness that introduces some of the hardest workouts in the world. In 2019, T.G. placed in the top 1 percent of the world, which was not enough to make the famous CrossFit Games, but he was proud of it nonetheless. In 2021, before injuring his knee, T.G. competed in a CrossFit competition involving the fittest Law Enforcement Officers in the world. He was the 29th fittest Law Enforcement Officer in the world that year. T.G. Brown is also a certified Defensive Tactics Instructor for police officers in the state of Oregon. When he is not doing his own training, T.G. works with police officers or civilians who want to learn how to stay alive in verbal, physical, or deadly use-of-force conflicts. Learn more about TG Brown and his work at : www.tgbrownbooks.com   TOPICS OF CONVERSATION Literary Awards Accolades About "Tribal Honor" and the Inspiration Behind the Story Developing upstanding (and villainous) characters with authenticity The influence of actual life and work experience on the plot and characters Bringing tribal issues to the forefront Representation in literature What's next for TG Brown?   TRIBAL HONOR Warren Lawson is an elite Tribal Police Officer on the Jericho Nation Reservation in Oregon. A relatively peaceful place, but that's all about to change. Marvin Bingham is a man with morals that vastly differ from Warren Lawson's. One man loves to kill; the other does everything he can to avoid killing. As Marvin claims another victim, he attracts the attention of two twin Native American brothers who want revenge outside the law, two brothers who happen to be very good at killing. Caught in the middle of three killers, Warren races to keep the peace in his town, a task that grows increasingly difficult as his moral compass is tested unlike ever before. With each twist and turn in the case, Warren contemplates whether the law is worth upholding, or if he is just like the very people he puts behind bars. Buckle in, as a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into something horrific and complex, leaving the Jericho reservation in the wake of a bloody battle.   CONNECT WITH TG BROWN! Website: www.tgbrownbooks.com Facebook: TG Brown Instagram: tgbrownbooks

Today we wanted to share an episode from a little while back. We believe that it provides immense value and there are some new listeners, so we wanted to re-post it. On today's episode, Dennis talks with Vegas Metro LEO DT Coach, 3RD Degree BJJ Black Belt and founder of C4C PJJ, Chad Lyman. Chad graduated from Portland State University with a BA in Administration of Justice, with a special emphasis in Terrorism Studies.  He began his policing career 1998 where his patrol time was spent in high drug and crime areas on swing and night shifts.  It was during this time where Chad subdued and restrained numerous resistant and assaultive offenders that shaped the principles he teaches today.  Chad is a trained and certified SWAT operator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Advanced Officer Survival trainer, Firearms instructor,  Field Training Officer and currently serves as a use of force expert for a  major metropolitan police department in southern Nevada. He also spent time serving in the Gang Crimes Bureau as a Detective. Since 1999, Chad has been training regularly in Mixed Martial Arts and currently holds the rank of Professor, 3rd degree Black Belt in  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Chad has consulted with military professionals, high profile security guards, major police departments worldwide which makes him highly qualified in the area of police use of force training. Chad founded C4C Police Jiu Jitsu with the mission to teach BJJ based principles to effectively arrest offenders with little to no injury to both parties. Chad discusses defense tactics, how and when to transfer agencies, working on yourself to better others and how the job is still important. Follow Chad's Instagram: @C4C_Operator & @C4CPJJ Chad's YouTube: ChadLyman If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps!

When the siren blares and danger looms, it's our first responders who charge into the fray. But what about the personal battles they face once the uniforms come off? This episode features a riveting conversation with two authorities on first responder wellness: Annette Zapp and Kelly Kennedy. Annette, a retired lieutenant with a fire service career that spans two decades, now champions the cause of firefighter health through her wellness coaching enterprise. Kelly brings her expertise from training over 3,500 police recruits, offering a deep dive into the unique challenges of maintaining law enforcement fitness.Annette Zapp MS CISSN is a recent retiree from a 20-year fire service career. She held the rank of Lieutenant and owns Fire Rescue Wellness, a coaching business dedicated to elevating the mental and physical wellness of firefighters worldwide. In 2020, Zapp served on an Illinois Senate task force focused on mitigating first responder suicide. She is a recognized industry leader in the firefighter health and wellness field, co-authoring the ISSN Position Stand on Tactical Athlete Fueling, and a proud member of the newly formed Associated Firefighters of Illinois Resiliency Committee. AZ also hosts the FRW podcast. Zapp earned a master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. She is a National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS *D and TSAC-F *D and certified by the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the Society for Sport Neuroscience. She is a former adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver in the graduate program for Sport Coaching and a frequent conference speaker.Kelly Kennedy, PhD is one of the nation's leading experts in fitness training for police. While working forthe largest Police Department in the Southeast United States, she has physically trained and tested thousands of police recruits and officers since 1999. During this time she has lectured on physical fitness to classes for Police, Corrections and specialized units such as the Special Response Team, Rapid Deployment Force (RDF), and Defensive Tactics Instructor. She earned her PhD from Lynn University.About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance

“Spiritual Growth is not necessarily found on a yoga mat, in the dojo, or in a meditation room, it's found in the space between your thoughts, it's found in the space between your decisions, it's found in the still point in the transition between stimulus and response.  If I can pause and master those transitions and come to center in those moments and choose something other than what I would have done, that is functional spirituality and growth in all aspects of my life. Now I become player number one, changing the code, changing the game, changing the trajectory, because I am consciously aware of what I used to do, and I am consciously aware of what's happening, and I take a moment to pause, and I choose something different.  And that's where that growth starts to happen.”—Harinder SinghThe Fantastic Budo Brothers have stepped in this week to interview me for this episode.  For those of you who don't know I will share a little of my background.  I am a Martial Artist, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Speaker, Author and High-Performance Coach.  I teach elite audiences and organizations "How to Master Their Center and Flow in Chaos”.  I specialize in training the trainers and have had the distinct honor of working with Black Belt School Owners, Military, Special Forces, Secret Service, and SWAT Teams.  I have shared my programs with over  150 Law Enforcement Agencies, Silicon Valley Business Leaders, and Professional Athletes across the globe.  As a profession I teach Jeet Kune Do, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Wing Chun, and the Filipino Martial Arts. I love Boxing, Wrestling and Savate and hold a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  I am currently a Doctoral Candidate of Chinese Energetic Medicine and was honored to be inducted into the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame in 2019.This episode is all about developing accurate perceptive awareness and fostering effective interactions.  My key takeaway is that martial arts teaches us so much more than punching, kicking, stabbing, and choking.  It teaches us essential skills of how to relax under pressure, slow down our perception of time, expand our awareness, read our opponents, and make conscious choices in chaos.  There is no experience that can be disassociated from your relationship to your center.  The ability to find your center, move from your center, keep your center under pressure, and recover your center after being knocked off is the key to personal and professional performance.  We dive deep into discovering how to know yourself and others, how to cultivate stillness in chaos, and the art of honestly express yourself.  We also define mastery, not as a destination but rather as the continuous change and transformation of the being.  I truly believe that martial arts are the greatest vehicle to develop our human potential, discover the cause of our ignorance, and unleash our superpowers of creativity, connectivity, and adaptability.  A big shout out to the Budo brothers for stepping in as guest interviewers and to all of you my listeners thank you for joining me on this journey.

Here is Dr. Fuller's Bio from his website https://theoldgrayman.com My name is T.C. Fuller. I am originally from California. I grew up in some occasionally rough places, in a shattered family, and was out on my own at 16. I put myself through prep school and college, got a degree and a Regular Army commission as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry, then headed off into the world. After my initial training at Fort Benning, Georgia, with all the “usual” infantry officer schools, I was off to the races. Over the next decade, I served in a variety of jobs. Most notably, I was an mechanized infantry platoon leader in the First Gulf War, then an Explosive Ordnance Disposal company commander twice, first in the Sinai Desert, Egypt as part of the Multinational Force and Observers, then at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.After that, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). I served in various capacities in the FBI, working just about every investigative area in the Bureau's jurisdiction at one time or another during my 20 year career. Lots of street level criminal investigations, several years of counter-terrorism investigations, and even the occasional counter-intelligence case. There were other jobs in the FBI as well, including interrogator in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, time doing all kinds of stuff in Afghanistan, Firearms Instructor (both in the field and at the FBI Academy), Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Congressional Liaison up on Capitol Hill. In my spare time, I added a Master's of Education and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, as well as publishing a book under a nom de plume. Once I retired, I opened my own firm, doing private investigations, executive protection, and consulting (www.thehorusgroup.net). I have lived and worked in all kinds of places, doing all kinds of things. Importantly, that includes living and working across the U.S. and overseas, including war zones. And I have survived this long not only based on luck, but by being a Gray Man. By passing unnoticed when possible, seeing trouble before it sees me and leaving, escaping trouble when it finds me despite my best efforts, and, when all else has failed, by forcing the issue in my favor.I know what has worked for me, what has allowed me to survive long enough to earn my gray, to become an Old Gray Man. I want to use that knowledge and experience to help you, should you want to pursue a low profile approach in your own life.Be safe and stay low! Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 01:30 FBI Beginning 05:32 Burlington, VT 08:44 Guantanamo Bay 14:30 Law Enforcement Intel 19:30 Afghanistan 24:00 Kid with a Gun 31:30 FBI Overseas 38:16 Desensitized 42:10 Bureau Reaction to Return 48:15 Mental Health 51:21 Sept. 12th 55:49 Conclusion ===============================================================================Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast Website: https://ourtownpodcast.net Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8zAudio available on all platforms - just search for "Our Town Podcast" Follow us on social media:LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/41rlgTtFacebook: https://bit.ly/ourtownpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

Here is Dr. Fuller's Bio from his website https://theoldgrayman.com My name is T.C. Fuller. I am originally from California. I grew up in some occasionally rough places, in a shattered family, and was out on my own at 16. I put myself through prep school and college, got a degree and a Regular Army commission as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry, then headed off into the world. After my initial training at Fort Benning, Georgia, with all the “usual” infantry officer schools, I was off to the races. Over the next decade, I served in a variety of jobs. Most notably, I was an mechanized infantry platoon leader in the First Gulf War, then an Explosive Ordnance Disposal company commander twice, first in the Sinai Desert, Egypt as part of the Multinational Force and Observers, then at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After that, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). I served in various capacities in the FBI, working just about every investigative area in the Bureau's jurisdiction at one time or another during my 20 year career. Lots of street level criminal investigations, several years of counter-terrorism investigations, and even the occasional counter-intelligence case. There were other jobs in the FBI as well, including interrogator in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, time doing all kinds of stuff in Afghanistan, Firearms Instructor (both in the field and at the FBI Academy), Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Congressional Liaison up on Capitol Hill. In my spare time, I added a Master's of Education and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, as well as publishing a book under a nom de plume. Once I retired, I opened my own firm, doing private investigations, executive protection, and consulting (www.thehorusgroup.net). I have lived and worked in all kinds of places, doing all kinds of things. Importantly, that includes living and working across the U.S. and overseas, including war zones. And I have survived this long not only based on luck, but by being a Gray Man. By passing unnoticed when possible, seeing trouble before it sees me and leaving, escaping trouble when it finds me despite my best efforts, and, when all else has failed, by forcing the issue in my favor. I know what has worked for me, what has allowed me to survive long enough to earn my gray, to become an Old Gray Man. I want to use that knowledge and experience to help you, should you want to pursue a low profile approach in your own life. Be safe and stay low! Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 04:56 Bios 08:42 Kerry Straub Intro 10:55 Active Shooters 13:41 KT Construction 22:18 Author of 2 Books 29:26 Left at Birth 34:57 Examples in Learning 37:46 Leaving Home at 16 41:10 Renting Rooms 46:10 Keeping a Low Profile 52:01 Tax Benefit 54:12 Finding the Army 57:06 Active Duty Commission 01:00:55 Ford Mustang 01:03:52 Manheim & Deployment 01:08:14 EOD School =============================================================================== Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast Website: https://ourtownpodcast.net Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z Audio available on all platforms - just search for "Our Town Podcast" Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/41rlgTt Facebook: https://bit.ly/ourtownpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/

WELCOME to the first episode of the Self Defense Journey series! Today we sit down with the man himself, CLUTCH! From the Marine Corps, Law Enforcement Community, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Assisting in courses such as sheepdog response, and now his current occupation and a Black belt Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Kindred Jiu-Jitsu, he has been helping others in some capacity. In this episode I set off to find out more about what it takes to be successful in this field and how to begin! I hope you have some great things to take away from this as I have. It's never a bad time to start something new! Find facility near you and start your journey as well. Stay tuned for more episodes relating to my Self defense journey and be sure to find us on our Facebook page so you don't miss an update! https://kindredjj.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode, Vegas Metro LEO DT Coach, 3RD Degree BJJ Black Belt and founder of C4C PJJ, Chad Lyman joins us again on the podcast. Chad is a trained and certified SWAT operator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Advanced Officer Survival trainer, Firearms instructor, Field Training Officer and currently serves as a use of force expert for a major metropolitan police department in southern Nevada. He also spent time serving in the Gang Crimes Bureau as a Detective. Since 1999, Chad has been training regularly in Mixed Martial Arts and currently holds the rank of Professor, 3rd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Chad has consulted with military professionals, high profile security guards, major police departments worldwide which makes him highly qualified in the area of police use of force training. Chad founded C4C Police Jiu Jitsu with the mission to teach BJJ based principles to effectively arrest offenders with little to no injury to both parties. Chad discusses defense tactics, how and when to transfer agencies, working on yourself to better others and how the job is still important. Today Chad discusses the changes in training and use of force in the past 20+ years, what the academy looks like vs what it should look like, policy progression, the importance of controlling your target with positioning and "choosing your hard". Follow Chad's Instagram: @C4C_Operator & @C4CPJJ Chad's YouTube: ChadLyman If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps!

On today's episode, Dennis talks with Vegas Metro LEO DT Coach, 3RD Degree BJJ Black Belt and founder of C4C PJJ, Chad Lyman. Chad graduated from Portland State University with a BA in Administration of Justice, with a special emphasis in Terrorism Studies. He began his policing career 1998 where his patrol time was spent in high drug and crime areas on swing and night shifts. It was during this time where Chad subdued and restrained numerous resistant and assaultive offenders that shaped the principles he teaches today. Chad is a trained and certified SWAT operator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Advanced Officer Survival trainer, Firearms instructor, Field Training Officer and currently serves as a use of force expert for a major metropolitan police department in southern Nevada. He also spent time serving in the Gang Crimes Bureau as a Detective. Since 1999, Chad has been training regularly in Mixed Martial Arts and currently holds the rank of Professor, 3rd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Chad has consulted with military professionals, high profile security guards, major police departments worldwide which makes him highly qualified in the area of police use of force training. Chad founded C4C Police Jiu Jitsu with the mission to teach BJJ based principles to effectively arrest offenders with little to no injury to both parties. Chad discusses defense tactics, how and when to transfer agencies, working on yourself to better others and how the job is still important. Follow Chad's Instagram: @C4C_Operator & @C4CPJJ Chad's YouTube: ChadLyman If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps!

On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Josh Filson. Josh Filson is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Police Administration. Graduate of the Kentucky Police Corps. He has spent 8 years as a Patrolman, 1 year of street level narcotics, and 12 years as a member for the Tactical Diversion Squad for the D.E.A. Josh is a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Fitness Coordinator, is a member of the Special Response Team –where he is a Sniper, Team Leader and Commander. He is an Instructor for D.E.A and Department of Criminal Justice. His classes include: Operational Planning, R.A.I.D.S/ Search Warrants, Tactical Under Cover and Sniper Instructor. Josh is a Current BJJ Brown Belt and Coach at Reaction MMA, former training in Judo, Hayastan, Jeet Kune Do/ Wing Chun. He has a 3-1 record in amateur MMA, and is the Project Coordinator for Kentucky Wounded Warriors.

This weeks Episode is brought to you by Texas Law Dawgs Podcast. This week we talk to Lester Gherardini. We discuss  and how we turned to physical fitness to help him after an Officer involved shooting.Lester "Les" Gherardini grew up in Las Vegas, NV. In 2009 he moved to  Colorado to being work with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Deputy. He became a Defensive Tactics Instructor in 2012 and attended a 2 week FBI Defensive Tactics Instructor School. January of 2013 he was sponsored to attend the academy to get POST Certified and become a Patrol Deputy. Les completed the academy and FTO in  2013. In February 2015 Les was involved in an Officer Involved Shooting, where another Deputy and himself shot and killed a Domestic Violence  suspect who led them on a pursuit and ran with a gun towards the interstate. In February 2015 Les was set to test for the Department SWAT team but began to opt out due to his Officer Involved shooting. He decided that he would still test and got selected to become an Operator on their All Hazards Response Team (AHRT)(the SWAT team). In May 2015 Les tested for the department Threat Assessment Group (TAG), which is a gang/street crimes unit. He got selected for the position and loved every minute of it. Les served as Task Force Officer for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Deputized with the United States Marshal Service (USMS). January of 2021 Les tested for a Corporal position and was selected. Where he currently serves.Texas Law Dawgs)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasLawDawgsPodcast/Website: https://texaslawdawgspodcast.buzzsprout.com/Connect with Lorenzo Valdivia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceMultiplierForLawEnforcement Email: forcemultiplierDS@gmail.comSupport the show

Founding Mother: Evolution of Human Performance in Law Enforcement with Guest Dr. Kelly Kennedy, PhD, CSCS.Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about human performance in law enforcement! We are joined by the wonderful Dr. Kelly Kennedy, PhD, CSCS, a subjective matter expert in law enforcement and strength coach. We discuss the evolution of HPO in law enforcement since the beginning, why law enforcement falls under tactical, the importance of giving your client's the opportunity to be successful as well as locking in their drive by narrowing down what makes them feel proud. Kelly Kennedy, PhD is one of the nation's leading experts in fitness training for police. While working for the largest Police Department in the Southeast United States, she has physically trained and tested over 3,700 police recruits and officers since 1999. During this time she has lectured on physical fitness to classes for Police, Corrections and specialized units such as the Special Response Team, Rapid Deployment Force (RDF), and Defensive Tactics Instructor. She lead the design of a large tactical obstacle course, and was a part of a committee to create a pretest physical fitness screening for the members of the RDF. Additionally, she created a physical screening standard for readiness for the Aviation Unit, Marine Patrol Unit and served as the project manager of a team of physiologists in the development of the minimum standards for fitness for the job of Police officer, K-9 unit and Special Response Team.In 2003 she started an education and consulting company called Fit-to-Enforce that takes her all over the country teaching and consulting law enforcement. She has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in physical fitness for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and has served on the editorial review for the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Report.Kelly is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN). She is a past certified Level 1 Sport Performance Coach from USAW, for 10 years was a Level 1 CrossFit Instructor, currently Certified as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, and earned a PhD in Global Leadership from Lynn University.

Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 & Ted @ted_summers, sit down with former adjunct professor, former ATF K9 Trainer & Instructor, former DHS Field Canine Coordinator, the CEO of Project K9 Hero, the CEO of Paradigm Defense Concepts, the CEO of K-9 Solutions International, published author, and Johnny A. Masengale Memorial Award recipient; Jason Johnson @projectk9hero ⁣ It's fair to say, Johnson's resume speaks for itself; as a nationally recognized subject matter expert in scent detection and K9 procurement, the man is a bit of a legend in the Explosives field. (Be sure to check out the projects he's currently working on at the end of the post!) Johnson started as a police K9 handler and trainer, a member of SWAT, a Defensive Tactics Instructor, a Field Training Officer and the Officer in Charge of the Honor Guard. Johnson honorably served in the US Army as a Military Police Officer, and served as an Explosive Detection K9 Handler, Trainer, Kennel Master and Protective Security Specialist for the U.S. Department of State in support of the Worldwide Personal Protection Services contract with U.S. Diplomatic Security throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. Johnson was then a K9 Trainer/Instructor and Course Developer for ATF. He planned, developed and was the Lead Instructor for Explosive Detection Courses to a variety of domestic and International Federal Agents, LE and US Military. He trained, instructed and certified students in multiple federal agencies such as ATF, US Marshals, FBI, CIA, National Geospatial Intelligence, DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency and many others working specifically in explosives detection. He worked with the MWD program, training over 1,000 MWDs. He was also involved in developing and instructing the agency's first off leash detection program, SEEK (Search Enhanced Evidence K-9), and the agency's first SRT dual purpose patrol/explosives detection canine. He instructed explosive detection canine courses for the US Department of State's Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program. Johnson then served as a Field Canine Coordinator for DHS, and is actively working with Congress to see that his vision of the K9 Hero Act, HR #5081, gets passed as a law to bring a positive change to the K9 Community for generations to follow. Be sure to check out his current projects:

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In the episode, I interview Matt Couchman "Lurch" about his law enforcement career.  Most of our audience know that the faces/voices of Law Abiding Biker (LAB) are either full-time Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) or retired LEOs.  Lurch has been working for LAB part-time for several years while working full-time as a LEO.  He retired recently and came to work for LAB full-time as the company's Chief Operations Officer (COO).  Lurch worked for the Washington State Patrol (WSP) for just over 25 years.  He was unable, in past episodes, to name the agency he worked for and what he did at the agency because of policy.   SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Lurch was hired by the WSP in December of 1995 as a Trooper Cadet.  He was assigned to Mansion Security providing protection to the Governor of the State of Washington.  He attended the 80th Trooper Basic Training Academy and successfully completed his Field Training in April of 1997.  CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! As a Trooper, Lurch worked in District 2, headquartered in Bellevue, and District 3, headquartered in Yakima.  He held many specialty assignments including; Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor, Certified Technical Specialist (CTS), Aggressive Driver Apprehension Team (ADAT) member, and Serious Highway Crime Apprehension Team (SHCAT) member.  Lurch and I knew of each other since high school, but we really got to know each other while working on the SHCAT team together.  Our experiences during our SHCAT days led to a lifelong friendship. Lurch was eventually promoted to Sergeant, then Lieutenant, and eventually to Captain.  We talk about him moving around the state for these promotions and the experiences that came along with them.  Bringing it back to motorcycles, we talk about Motor Officer school.  Lurch has some funny stories about his experience.   We're excited to have Lurch as our COO and the future of LAB! New Free Video Mentioned:  My Police Motorcycle Qualification Skills Course-Inside Look! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion? If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. New Patrons: Dennis Christensen of Little Canada, Minnesota Marilyn Castillo of La Habra, California Tim Hildebrandt of Powell, Wyoming Todd Godine of Houston, Texas Jimmie Nichols of Rogers, Arkansas Todd Weber of Sterling, Colorado Bert Rindner of Bethesda, Maryland Donald Doss of Texas City, Texas Matthew Boudreaux of Canton, Ohio Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Haven Morrison of Branson, Missouri Carl Scholl Senior of Jacksonville, Florida Joseph Wagner of Granite Falls, New York ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker

Bob Allen’s nighttime routine concludes with confirming his handgun, flashlight, and cell phone are within reach on his nightstand. As a 35-year veteran of the Nashville Police Department and 21-year SWAT team instructor, Bob is a seasoned trainer of firearms and defensive tactics. As director of training at Royal Range USA he is passionate about teaching others how to protect themselves for any potential life-threatening situation. Royal Range is the premiere firearms facility in the nation offering top of the line training, products, education and services in their all-inclusive 40,000 square foot premises. Bob will tell you which firearm to buy, how to use it, and where to store it in case you find yourself in a life or death situation. TAKEAWAYS Attendees learn about gun safety and shoot at targets in Royal Range’s new shooter class Learn excellent tactical steps of what to do if an intruder is in your home Where to store your firearm for easy access but also out-of-reach for children The best weapon to get for self defense

Chris Anderson is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who has served as a Police Officer in Anne Arundel County Maryland for 20 years. Chris ended his Marine Corps service as a Sergeant while stationed at the Pentagon and immediately joined the ranks of the Anne Arundel County Police Department. For 14 years of his career Chris was a member of the Special Operations Section / Quick Response team where he rose to the position of Assistant Team Leader. Chris has numerous certifications, some of the highlights include Firearms Instructor, Sniper, Rappel Master, Defensive Tactics Instructor and Tactical Emergency Medical Technician. Chris is also an accomplished Actor/Model who has worked on numerous films, television shows and commercials. Chris has been inspired and supported by his wife of 21 years, Lisa and his son Jackson. 

​It was a very bloody January in America for law enforcement. At least 30 cops were shot nationwide. From California to Montana to NYC. It feels like Groundhog Day every day. And in 2022, police are the hottest political chew toy in America. A space previously reserved for troops and vets. In a powerful new #IndependentAmericans, we dig into it. Hard. With a guest who's been on all sides of the issues. We look deeper, we look with experience, and we look for solutions. Beyond the partisanship and spin.No matter where you stand, or how you feel, it'll help you #StayVigilant. And help you shoot straight. Our guest is a leader to help us do it. He's a guy who literally trains people to shoot straight.  JW CORTÉS (@JWCortes) is a combat veteran turned actor, singer, non-profit leader, cop and activist. Born in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican parents, he developed a keen interest in the arts and a strong desire to serve his community and country. He's a 17 year veteran of the NY State MTA Police Department. He is also a “Principled Policing” Instructor, Firearms Instructor, a Defensive Tactics Instructor and an Active Shooter Instructor. But he's also much more. He's an important, iconic and inspiring leader that's shaping what America will be.  He was the first actor to portray the DC comic book character "Detective Carlos Alvarez'' on FOX's primetime hit series GOTHAM. He's acted in a range of other roles on POWER, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods and the NBC reality series Stars Earn Stripes alongside the American Sniper Chris Kyle and most recently, a recent cameo in a Jennifer Lopez music video. And he joined country music superstar Kane Brown to sing on a remix of Kane's hit record "Homesick."  President of The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation, JW serves as an advisory board member for the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Semper Fi Fund and was appointed by the NYC Mayor's Office Of Media and Entertainment to the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission as well as to the Corporate Advisory Board of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ. He was awarded the 2016 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award and was a celebrity spokesperson and ambassador and participated in the acclaimed HBO series "Habla Y Vota." He addressed members of Congress to recruit their support to urge Hollywood to tell more accurate military/veterans stories, is the proud father of two sons, a lucky husband and loving owner of an American Bulldog named Blue. JW is a helper. He's a hero. He's a voice of reason. And he's an independent American. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) provides light to contrast the heat. It's independent content for independent Americans. And delivers a blast of the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -Watch the full video of this conversation with Paul and JW here. -Support the good work of The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation.  -Read the new article about Paul's Understanding 9/11 class at Amherst College.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -Also check out The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra  -And Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined this episode with Mark Millard as we discuss officer safety. Mark is a Defensive Tactics Instructor and a Correctional Officer. We go over security, defensive tactics training, and self-defense training. Learn more about our Risk Management Department here: https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ or by calling 712-277-2424. 

Dan has worked as a law enforcement professional in the state of Arizona for over twenty-four years. Dan began his career as an officer in 1996 and in 1998 was selected as a Field Training Officer where he served until 2000.  After two years as a detective, Dan returned to training and mentoring new employees and remained there until 2006 when he was promoted to Sergeant and began his leadership role supervising officers in the field.  A year later, Dan was selected to the Field Training Unit once more, this time, inheriting the team as its supervisor.  For seven years Dan led this critical and active team. As part of his role as the FTO Sergeant, Dan trained approximately 20 newly promoted supervisors.  Dan's first interest in teaching was as a Defensive Tactics Instructor.  Dan earned his certification in 2000.  Since that time, Dan has had the opportunity to teach countless hours within the field.  Dan has taught use of force related topics at ALEA, CGCC Reserve Academy, and internally at the Chandler Police Department.  Dan has also developed outlines and taught classes for basic level use of force courses all the way up to DT Instructor School.  For nearly five years Dan acted as his department's lead Use of Force Instructor and was responsible for teaching, facilitating, and preparing for classes as well as developing his DT staff.   Dan is currently a certified Subject Matter Expert in General Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Ground Survival Instructor, Field Training Officer, Adult Learning Instructor, Ethics and Leadership Instructor. Dan also has extensive training through institutions such as Arizona Police Officers Standards and Training, National Institute of Ethics, Jack Enter's Proactive Leadership Strategies, Franklin/Covey Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and Franklin/Covey The Nobility of Policing. Dan works as a consultant with law enforcement agencies to help develop Standardized Evaluations for FTO programs, continuous and advanced training for Field Training Officers, liability and case law updates as well as redeveloping the structure of the program to include more commonly known adult learning techniques. During his time as an FTO and an FTO Sergeant, he has played a role in training over 250 new officers. Dan is currently the Executive Director for the National Association of Field Training Officers. Prior to that appointment, Dan served six years as an elected executive board member of NAFTO as well as eight years as Vice President of the Arizona Chapter. Dan has developed course material and presentations for Standardized Evaluations, Adult Learning, Leadership, Ethics, and Officer Safety.  As well as developed and taught courses for introductory Field Training Schools, Advanced Field Training, and Field Training Unit Management.  Dan has also enjoyed the opportunity to present classes for local, county, and state law enforcement across the American Southwest, as well as US Army civilian police, civilian employees, sheriff staff, detention officers, and supervisors.  In 2017 Dan was honored to receive the ILEETA International Law Enforcement Instructor of the Year award. National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO) - https://www.nafto.org/ ILET Network: https://ilet.network  Tactical Breakdown Podcast: https://podcast.ilet.network/show/tactical-breakdown/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show # 277 - Coffee with Rich | Adam Boyce Martial Blade Concepts Instructor and Federal Special Response Team Member Get your Challenge Coin! https://train.americanwarriorsociety.com/home... Listen to the American Warrior Show: americanwarriorshow.com ShowToday's Guest: On today's show, we will be joined by Adam Boyce.  Adam is an authorized Instructor of Martial Blade Concepts and one of only a handful of MBC Instructors in the entire world who travels to teach MBC seminars. Adam's previous career experience has included being an Assaulter and Sniper on SRT (Special Response Team) for nearly 7 years, following which he has spent the remainder of his career working in the training department for a government agency. He is a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms and advanced weapons instructor, and Knife Designer, he has multiple years of training in a variety of martial arts and self-defense systems, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Idaho State University in Training and Development with an emphasis in Adult Learning and is fluent in Spanish. A perpetual student of self-defense Adam is continuously looking for and testing the best self-defense methods and practices. Adam believes the best instructors are those that continue to learn, and you can find Adam not only teaching others but attending multiple seminars taught by other instructors throughout the year. His career experience makes him a natural fit for training LEO and the Military in which he excels and loves but Adam's true passion is helping people of all ages, sizes, and physical capacities gain critical skills and knowledge to defend themselves and the ones they love. As an instructor, he follows the MBC credo "you don't have to fight like me, you just have to fight well." Guest Website: https://spartanmode.com/ Watch the Replay on the Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhodieusmc/videos Shop SWAG: https://shop.americanwarriorsociety.com/ For More About the American Warrior Society please visit: https://americanwarriorsociety.com/    

From 2008-2017, Bobby Maximus was the General Manager, Training Director, and Lead Seminar Instructor at Gym Jones, an elite strength and conditioning facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bobby's lovely wife, Lisa Maximus, was the Head of the Women's Program at Gym Jones. They have since moved on and have created a world-class brand and gym of their own. The "Maximus" family of brands is a rising force in the world of fitness and exercise. The couple has two young boys and understands the unique challenges of balancing fitness and family. During his career, Bobby has been featured in numerous workout publications, conducted many seminars, and worked with numerous Tier One Assets and Special Forces groups within the United States military. Bobby is also a regular contributor to Men's Health Magazine and is the Keeper Of Authenticity at Lalo Tactical.  In the past, Bobby was a police officer serving as a member of the Peel Regional Police Force as well as The Toronto Police Service. He spent time on the road, as part of the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy Team, and also as a Defensive Tactics Instructor. He has also competed in numerous fight competitions across North America. In 2006 he fought in UFC 58, UFC 62, and Ultimate Fight Night 5, where he won Submission of the Night. Robert also starred on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter series, was the Ring of Fire light-heavyweight champion, and fought for an amateur world kickboxing championship. In addition to his policing, training, and fighting career, Bobby earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario with a double major in Psychology and English. He also earned a Bachelor of Education graduate degree from Lakehead University. Website: http://bobbymaximus.com E-mail: bobby@bobbymaximus.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbymaximus Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbymaximus Check out his book, MAXIMUS BODY, The Physical and Mental Training Plan That Shreds Your Body, Builds Serious Strength and Makes You Unstoppably Fit here: https://bit.ly/MaximusBodyBook  It's Men's Month on Survive to Thrive! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! Movember Mo: https://www.movember.com   

Eric Muldrow is the founder of Code Red Conversations. A former combat medic, Eric was a Corrections officer in a Maximum-Security Prison before working for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department as a corrections officer, Certified Police Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team Officer (Trained to assist the mentally ill), Defensive Tactics Instructor, Active Shooter Response Instructor (MACTAC), Gang Intelligence & Gang Response Officer, Terrorism Liaison Officer, and Firearms Instructor. In 2014, He retired after an over 20-year career. In 2016, Eric began speaking out publicly in response to the growing anti-police movement & many of the sometimes-questionable police/civilian confrontations. In 2018, he founded Code Red Conversation.Using the knowledge gained from years of working in many challenging environments, he seeks to spread light on the realities of Police Use of Force, as well as the issues and challenges that truly exist within the Law Enforcement field. His mission is to do his part to improve the tactics of officers and strengthen the publics' knowledge & trust in Law Enforcement.

This week we talk to Megan Alstatt, Colorado Police Officer, Jiu jitsu Practitioner, Defensive Tactics Instructor. We discuss her 19 year career as a Law Enforcement Officer and how she has has kept her self safe through physical training and defensive tactics training.Connect with Lorenzo Valdivia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceMultiplierForLawEnforcement Email: forcemultiplierDS@gmail.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/lxvaldivia?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

This week we talk to Tyson Kilby, LE training, Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor. WE discuss the advantage of being both a firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor.Connect with Lorenzo Valdivia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceMultiplierForLawEnforcement Email: forcemultiplierDS@gmail.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/lxvaldivia?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

If something is going wrong around you -- you want Greg Shaffer with you. If not, you want to listen to this interview to learn what he would do and read his book. Greg if the founding partner of the Shaffer Security Group and a 20 Year FBI Veteran, he served on the Hostage Rescue Team Tactical Operator (HRT), he is an FBI Certified Crisis Negotiator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Paramedic and Close Quarter Battle Instructor. He takes us through how having a "Survival Mindset" and "Situational Awareness" can save your life when too often our first reaction is to freeze in fear, by explaining examples at the Pulse Nightclub Shooting, 80 killed on the street at Bastille Day in France and the El Paso Texas Walmart shooting. We also have Skylar Stewart, Sr VP at Defendry, and Emergency Response Technology Solution Provider for companies and governments, who explains how they are on the cutting edge of using AI and software to identify threats before they happen and expedite emergency response. We end with an incredible story from Greg about how, why and when the HRT was created and how their task is to find the "worst of the worst". To stay dialed in without being paranoid -- buy Greg Shaffer's book, Stay Safe: Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Safe-Security-Secrets-Dangerous/dp/1948484579 Follow The Shaffer Security Group at: Facebook: @Shaffer.Sec.Group Twitter: @ShafferGroup Instagram: @ShafferSecrurityGroup To purchase Defendry Security Systems: https://defendry.com Follow Defendry at: @DefendrySafe on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sifu Alan Baker is a high-performance coach and an internationally recognized martial arts & self-defense expert. He has been training continuously in the Martial Arts since 1981 and teaching since 1990. Alan has 40 years of continuous experience in the arts. He is the author of The Warrior's Path: A Warrior Based Approach To Personal Change and is the Civilian Tactical Training Association founder. He has appeared in several national magazine articles.In the course of his career, he has achieved the level of black belt or higher in multiple disciplines of martial arts (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai Boxing, Wing Chun & Shaolin Kung Fu, Filipino Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Keysi Fighting Method) as well as numerous instructor level certifications in additional systems under some of the industry's most renowned teachers such as Tuhon Dan Inosanto, Master Pedro Sauer, Sifu Francis Fong, Sensei Erik Paulson, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Ajarn Greg Nelson, Tuhon Tim Waid, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr, Professor James Cravens, Master Bob Byrd, Guro Don Garon, Grandmaster Dana Miller, Sifu Paul Vunak and Coach Justo Dieguez.In the tactical training field, Sifu Baker has taught countermeasures and defensive tactics, firearms, and edged-weapon programs through his AMAC Tactical Training Group to Fortune 50 corporate security teams and law enforcement / SWAT teams throughout the United States from the Marietta SWAT team here in Georgia to the Cincinnati SWAT team and the California Highway Patrol unit to name a few. He has been privileged to work with and design training programs for the Department of Defense, CIA, and other specialized government and military groups like the U.S. Department Of Homeland Security.Sifu Baker is a certified Armed Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) and the Defensive Tactics Instructor for The Executive Protection Institute (EPI) in Clarke County, Virginia. Alan created a specialized defensive tactics program for Protection Agents (Bodyguards), named Protection Response Tactics (PRT). Sifu Baker's AMAC Tactical Group also teaches the defensive tactics for Vehicle Dynamics Institute is located in New Jersey. VDI & EPI are considered the top schools for teaching Executive Protection (Bodyguards) and tactical / security driving in the world. M.R. Baker is a licensed Private Investigator in Georgia and has worked as a protection agent for several top names in the entertainment industry. Outside of the martial arts, Coach Alan is a SCUBA Diving, Rappell Master Instructor, and a Firearms Instructor.Alan is also the Association Director for the Combat Submission Wrestling Association (CSW), The Francis Fong Instructor Association (FFIA). Alan is on the KFM International Team and acts as a manager for the U.S. in the Keysi Fighting Method Instructors Association. Alan has designed and implemented business plans for multiple international associations for some of the martial arts industry's top names.Guest Website: https://www.sifualanbaker.com/

Sifu Alan Baker is a high-performance coach and an internationally recognized martial arts & self-defense expert. He has been training continuously in the Martial Arts since 1981 and teaching since 1990. Alan has 40 years of continuous experience in the arts. He is the author of The Warrior's Path: A Warrior Based Approach To Personal Change and is the Civilian Tactical Training Association founder.  In the course of his career, he has achieved the level of black belt or higher in multiple disciplines of martial arts (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai Boxing, Wing Chun & Shaolin Kung Fu, Filipino Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Keysi Fighting Method) as well as numerous instructor level certifications in additional systems under some of the industry's most renowned teachers such as Tuhon Dan Inosanto, Master Pedro Sauer, Sifu Francis Fong, Sensei Erik Paulson, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Ajarn Greg Nelson, Tuhon Tim Waid, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr, Professor James Cravens, Master Bob Byrd, Guro Don Garon, Grandmaster Dana Miller, Sifu Paul Vunak and Coach Justo Dieguez.   In the tactical training field, Sifu Baker has taught countermeasures and defensive tactics, firearms, and edged-weapon programs through his AMAC Tactical Training Group to Fortune 50 corporate security teams and law enforcement / SWAT teams throughout the United States. He has been privileged to work with and design training programs for the Department of Defense, CIA, and other specialized government and military groups like the U.S. Department Of Homeland Security.   Sifu Baker is a certified Armed Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) and the Defensive Tactics Instructor for The Executive Protection Institute (EPI) in Clarke County, Virginia. Alan created a specialized defensive tactics program for Protection Agents (Bodyguards), named Protection Response Tactics (PRT).   Sifu Baker's AMAC Tactical Group also teaches the defensive tactics for Vehicle Dynamics Institute is located in New Jersey. VDI & EPI are considered the top schools for teaching Executive Protection (Bodyguards) and tactical / security driving in the world.  M.R. Baker is a licensed Private Investigator in Georgia and has worked as a protection agent for several top names in the entertainment industry. You can learn all about Alan here: http://www.sifualanbaker.com/

In this episode I talk with @nickdrossoscoaching about self defence,martial arts, defensive tactics and how to be out of danger quick. Follow me for more on Instagram:https://instagram.com/taekwondoartist?igshid=8k96cb2g24fu Follow Nick on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nickdrossoscoaching?igshid=1nlctxarn542n check all his other links out:https://linktr.ee/nickdrossos

SkarxFace (Edgar) sits down and has a conversation with Adam "Spartan Mode" Boyce. We get to learn what drives him to do what he loves to do. He is a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, and Knife Designer, he has multiple years training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Idaho State University in Training and Development with an emphasis in Adult Learning and is fluent in Spanish. He seriously is a man of many skills and talents. Adam believes the best instructors are those that continue to learn, and you can find Adam not only teaching others but attending multiple seminars taught by other instructors throughout the year. Adams socials and website https://spartanmode.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spartan.mode/ Follow our socials https://www.instagram.com/spartan.mode/ Dollar Shave Club Products That Fit Your Grooming Routine. Start Today --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mezclaofmoguls/support

Mario Knapp is a 26-year veteran of one of the largest police agencies in South Florida. He is currently assigned as the Captain of the Warrants Bureau. Previous assignments include being assigned as Training Bureau Captain, Kendall District Captain, Northside District Captain, commander of the Robbery Intervention Detail (RID), Platoon Commander of the Port of Miami, Sergeant in the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT), and a full-time Special Response Team (SRT) member. He has been assigned to the Department's Training Bureau in every rank, where he supervised and oversaw all in-service and advanced departmental training matters, to include tactical and force-related training programs within the department, and served as the Departmental expert in use-of-force. As both a Lieutenant and Sergeant, he oversaw the Department's TASER CEW, Defensive Tactics and Firearms programs. Mario is a certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, Advanced Firearms and Sub-machine gun Instructor, Rappel-Master Instructor and Close Quarter Battle Instructor. Mario has also served as a member of the Training Advisory Board for multiple police product manufacturers. In this episode Mario talks about: His experience of teaching within law enforcement. His approach to training and how he breaks down his training cycles. How he sets up training scenarios to achieve a specific training response. The challenge of time and funding on officer training. The key lessons he has learned over his career. App recommendation: Creative Live You can contact Mario at mario@tacticalropesafety.com or check out his website at www.tacticalropesafety.com Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Kelly Kennedy, PhD is one of the nation's leading experts in fitness training for police. While working for the largest Police Department in the Southeast United States, she has physically trained and tested over 3,700 police recruits and officers since 1999. During this time she has lectured on physical fitness to classes for Police, Corrections and specialized units such as the Special Response Team, Rapid Deployment Force (RDF), and Defensive Tactics Instructor. She lead the design of a large tactical obstacle course, and was a part of a committee to create a pretest physical fitness screening for the members of the RDF. Additionally, she created a physical screening standard for readiness for the Aviation Unit, Marine Patrol Unit and served as the project manager of a team of physiologists in the development of the minimum standards for fitness for the job of Police officer, K-9 unit and Special Response Team. In 2003 she started an education and consulting company called Fit-to-Enforce that takes her all over the country teaching and consulting law enforcement. She has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in physical fitness for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and has served on the editorial review board for the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Report. In addition, she has presented at Conferences for the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), Tactical Strength and Conditioning Conference (TSAC) and Florida SWAT Association. Kelly has also hosted workshops for the AVON 3-Day Walk, Team Footworks, was an examiner for ASCM's Health/Fitness Instructor exam, interviewed on the Performance Nutrition Radio Show, and was a featured professional in the SoBeReal section of SoBeFit Magazine. After graduating with a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, she worked as an adjunct instructor at Florida International University for five years. Kelly is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN). She is a past certified Level 1 Sport Performance Coach from USAW, for 10 years was a Level 1 CrossFit Instructor, currently Certified as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, and earned a PhD in Global Leadership from Lynn University. In this episode Kelly talks about: Her career path in to her current role. The logistics of delivering a health and fitness programme to such a large police department. How she developed buy-in from the officers she was working with. The current fitness testing measures utilized within the Police Academy. The creation of her Fit to Enforce course to help educate officers on fitness and nutrition so that they can up-skill their own departments. You can contact Kelly her website at www.Fit-to-Enforce.com and check out www.thank-blue.com to show your appreciation for those currently serving within Law enforcement. Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website at www.monarchhumanperformance.com, as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages @monarchhumanperformance.

I met Trey Gethoefer on a Sunday at Starbucks when my girlfriends and I used to meet for Sunday afternoon tea/coffee. I had recently made a decision to thank police officers, when it was safe and appropriate to do so, for their service. In my naiveté and/or optimism thought if I show gratitude for their roles in the community, it may be helpful to them and be a positive chain reaction so that if they're faced with the decision to pull the trigger and/or make a split decision, they will know that they do have the support of community. William (Trey) Gethoefer has been a member of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) for almost eighteen years. He has worked as a patrol officer, Field Training Officer, Gang Detective and Vice Detective. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2009. Trey served as a patrol sergeant for six years and has spent the last three years as a Detective Sergeant in Patrol Investigations. As part of his formal education, Trey obtained an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice as well as a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. His first six years on this agency were spent in patrol. During his time in patrol, he spent time as both a Field Training Officer and member of the Mobile Crime Saturation Team. After six years in patrol, he became a detective in the Gang Crimes Bureau (GCB). Trey spent almost three years in that detail. After his stint in GCB, he transferred to the Vice Unit. He spent almost a year and a half in Vice before being promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2009. He has served this agency in several capacities since hiring on in 2000. He has served as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Taser X-26 Instructor and a peer member of the Use of Force Review Board. Trey is originally from Buffalo, NY and he moved to Las Vegas in 2000 just to become a member of the LVMPD.