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From Special Forces veteran and internationally respected teacher of Ronin Tactics to streaming and videogame fan favorite, Tu Lam's memoir will captivate, astonish, exhilarate, and even profoundly resonate. Tu Lam has become known not just for his accomplishments as a decorated Green Beret, but also for his work outside the military, including: * Training citizens and law enforcement professionals all over the country . Providing aid to both active and retired soldiers with physical and mental health issues . * Co-hosting the History Channel's Forged in Fire: Knife or Death . * Appearing in and contributing to the world's bestselling video game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare In The Way of Rōnin, he reveals his against-all-odds story. Tu Lam's resilience, dedication, and relentless pursuit of freedom saw him achieving Full Spectrum US Special Operations across twenty-seven countries worldwide for more than twenty years, only to pay the price of his own physical and mental trauma as well as addiction. That decision led him to more than two decades of grueling instruction in every facet of the special forces, then deployment to war and conflict zones-all while channeling his inner anger in secret underground no-holds barred fighting matches. When he finally retired from the military after more than two decades, his demons caught up with him, leading to years of addiction. But even that didn't defeat him. Confronting his demons, he emerged triumphant. Now he shares the gripping details and riveting intricacies of this awe-inspiring journey. Tu Lam's life is, at times, all too real, and at many others times, almost unbelievable.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe hereOn today's episode we have the opportunity to sit down with a very special guest who has an amazing story and I am very excited to have an in depth conversation. Before we get started this uninterrupted conversation is made possible by Coopers Coffee and 4 Patriots.Cooper's Coffee is doing something very cool for our listeners! They have a Father's day box set that comes with four, 12 ounce bags of coffee, available in their Barrel Aged or Single Origin blends. They are giving our listeners a 20% discount with the code TGE20. From now till fathers day, order anything from Coopers and use TGE20 and get 20% off anything in your cart.4 Patriots gives you the opportunity to have long term food stores and water filtration for those times when things get really bad. When everyone else is scrambling for resources you want to make sure your family is covered. 4 patriots will put your family in the best position possible when the worst scenario strikes. Head over to 4Patriots.com/GUNEXPERIMENT10 to check out all of their great products.Get Your Gun Experiment Merch HereToday's guest spent 23 years in special forces as a Green Beret. An edged weapons expert who has spent over half his life studying various martial art forms and a devoted student of Bushido, he has dedicated his life after the military to training others through his company Ronin Tactics. He was the host of the popular History Channel show, Knife or Death, and the Inspiration for the Call of Duty Operator Ronin; please welcome Tu Lam to the show.Vietnam, Refugee, Early RacismRanger School and Special Forces TrainingMartial Arts Fighting CareerMeeting RuthieWorking in High End Unit, The Monster Starts to Take Over, Pill AddictionHistory Channel, Call of Duty and Ronin TacticsTreatment in MexicoRun and Gun Outro That'll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in to this special interview. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify
From Special Forces veteran and internationally respected teacher of Ronin Tactics to streaming and videogame fan favorite, Tu Lam's memoir will captivate, astonish, exhilarate, and even profoundly resonate. Tu Lam has become known not just for his accomplishments as a decorated Green Beret, but also for his work outside the military, including: * Training citizens and law enforcement professionals all over the country . Providing aid to both active and retired soldiers with physical and mental health issues . * Co-hosting the History Channel's Forged in Fire: Knife or Death . * Appearing in and contributing to the world's bestselling video game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare In The Way of Rōnin, he reveals his against-all-odds story. Tu Lam's resilience, dedication, and relentless pursuit of freedom saw him achieving Full Spectrum US Special Operations across twenty-seven countries worldwide for more than twenty years, only to pay the price of his own physical and mental trauma as well as addiction. That decision led him to more than two decades of grueling instruction in every facet of the special forces, then deployment to war and conflict zones-all while channeling his inner anger in secret underground no-holds barred fighting matches. When he finally retired from the military after more than two decades, his demons caught up with him, leading to years of addiction. But even that didn't defeat him. Confronting his demons, he emerged triumphant. Now he shares the gripping details and riveting intricacies of this awe-inspiring journey. Tu Lam's life is, at times, all too real, and at many others times, almost unbelievable. For fans of Jocko Willink and David Goggins, The Way of Rōnin is an ultimately triumphant autobiography of what one man can accomplish against seemingly insurmountable odds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Click here to check out HUEL - https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros #ad In this episode of Inspire Change, Jordan has a deeply insightful conversation with Tu Lam, the CEO and founder of Ronin Tactics. Exploring mindfulness, gratitude, warrior mentality, and the importance of recognizing beauty in the surroundings. Tu dives deep into sharing his own struggle of transitioning from the military to civilian life, dealing with depression, and then finding solace and purpose in life again. He explains how gratitude and a change in his mindset played a vital role in his healing process. Whether it's about business or personal growth, or the importance of grounding ourselves in the truth of our own reality, this inspiring story of endurance teaches us important lessons that can help us balance our professional and personal lives.
Special Guest Interview with SGT. WarDawg an avid and active Military Vet. who uses his platform to boost awareness about Mental Health, Disabled Veterans and other 2A platforms and many more topics.Join us as we discuss topics ranging from Why he started his platform to the reason why it is hard to find good Black Military Veteran channels on the same par as Warrior Poet Society, Ronin Tactics and Vigilance Elite.Follow Sgt. Wardawg athttps://sgtwardawgtv.fansYouTubeInstagramFacebookXSnapChatTikTokVimeoLinkedInThe WarDawg Trail
Special Guest Interview with SGT. WarDawg an avid and active Military Vet. who uses his platform to boost awareness about Mental Health, Disabled Veterans and other 2A platforms and many more topics.Join us as we discuss topics ranging from Why he started his platform to the reason why it is hard to find good Black Military Veteran channels on the same par as Warrior Poet Society, Ronin Tactics and Vigilance Elite.Follow Sgt. Wardawg athttps://sgtwardawgtv.fansYouTubeInstagramFacebookXSnapChatTikTokVimeoLinkedInThe WarDawg Trail
Special Guest Interview with SGT. WarDawg an avid and active Military Vet. who uses his platform to boost awareness about Mental Health, Disabled Veterans and other 2A platforms and many more topics.Join us as we discuss topics ranging from Why he started his platform to the reason why it is hard to find good Black Military Veteran channels on the same par as Warrior Poet Society, Ronin Tactics and Vigilance Elite.Follow Sgt. Wardawg athttps://sgtwardawgtv.fansYouTubeInstagramFacebookXSnapChatTikTokVimeoLinkedInThe WarDawg Trail
Special Guest Interview with SGT. WarDawg an avid and active Military Vet. who uses his platform to boost awareness about Mental Health, Disabled Veterans and other 2A platforms and many more topics.Join us as we discuss topics ranging from Why he started his platform to the reason why it is hard to find good Black Military Veteran channels on the same par as Warrior Poet Society, Ronin Tactics and Vigilance Elite.Follow Sgt. Wardawg athttps://sgtwardawgtv.fansYouTubeInstagramFacebookXSnapChatTikTokVimeoLinkedInThe WarDawg Trail
Step into the riveting world of Tu Lam, whose journey from war-torn Saigon to becoming a Green Beret is a tale of courage, resilience, and modern-day samurai wisdom. Born amidst chaos, he escaped Vietnam's turmoil, eventually finding a new life in America. Enthralled by stories of elite warriors, he chased his dream, enlisting in the US Military right after high school.Deploying to over 20 countries, including conflict zones in the Philippines, Iraq, and Libya, Tu's career spanned 22 years of distinguished service. He retired as a master sergeant, having reached the pinnacle of elite forces—the special missions unit. In his post-military journey, Tu established Ronin Tactics, a tactical gear and training company. His expertise in martial arts and combat led to him being immortalized as a video game character in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare." Beyond the battlefield, Tu's pursuits encompass a profound exploration of life's meaning, emphasizing the importance of love, authenticity, and embodying the samurai Bushido Code—loyalty, courage, and honor. In this gripping conversation, Tu shares his emotional journey as a refugee, his profound insights into life and love, captivating stories from his time as a Green Beret, and the seven pillars that guide his modern samurai lifestyle.Join us as we delve into the extraordinary life and wisdom of Tu Lam, a man who found purpose, resilience, and mastery through the crucible of his experiences.-----You can WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tu Lam has witnessed the harsh realities of war, yet he managed to unearth tranquility within turmoil. His narrative—echoing the sacrifices and experiences of numerous warriors before him and beside him—commands our profound respect.We consider it a privilege to share his remarkable tale on this week's episode of The Higher Self. Our aspiration is that his story imparts wisdom, comprehension, and optimism to all those who lend their ears to it. _________ Reunion Experience: https://www.reunionexperience.org/ (use the code: DannyReunion) Join us at our next event, AWAKEN Your Highest Self, July 27th - July 29th: https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken/ _________ Tu Lam: Born in Saigon, Lam's life journey took him from being a Vietnamese immigrant to an esteemed U.S. Army soldier, inspired by his family members' service. He has an impressive 22-year military career, most notably with the Special Operations Community, contributing his expertise in areas such as counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare, and force protection. After his military service, Lam co-founded Ronin Tactics, offering real-world tactical training and developing tactical products to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement and special operations. Besides his decorated military service, including receiving three Bronze Stars, he holds a BA in Homeland Security and Intelligence. Now living in Colorado, Lam continues to share his wealth of experience and leadership, inspiring others with his remarkable journey from Saigon to the Special Forces. _________ Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Join The Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/community Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page
Tu Lam has witnessed the harsh realities of war, yet he managed to unearth tranquility within turmoil. His narrative—echoing the sacrifices and experiences of numerous warriors before him and beside him—commands our profound respect.We consider it a privilege to share his remarkable tale on this week's episode of The Higher Self. Our aspiration is that his story imparts wisdom, comprehension, and optimism to all those who lend their ears to it. _________ Reunion Experience: https://www.reunionexperience.org/ (use the code: DannyReunion) Join us at our next event, AWAKEN Your Highest Self, July 27th - July 29th: https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken/ _________ Tu Lam: Born in Saigon, Lam's life journey took him from being a Vietnamese immigrant to an esteemed U.S. Army soldier, inspired by his family members' service. He has an impressive 22-year military career, most notably with the Special Operations Community, contributing his expertise in areas such as counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare, and force protection. After his military service, Lam co-founded Ronin Tactics, offering real-world tactical training and developing tactical products to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement and special operations. Besides his decorated military service, including receiving three Bronze Stars, he holds a BA in Homeland Security and Intelligence. Now living in Colorado, Lam continues to share his wealth of experience and leadership, inspiring others with his remarkable journey from Saigon to the Special Forces. _________ Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Join The Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/community Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page
Listen and learn from retired Green Beret Master Sargeant and CEO of Ronin Tactics - Tu Lam!! He honors this episode with his wisdom, experience, and insight on how he because successful in his craft as a warrior. As he delves into his past and his life's struggles, you'll understand what forged his winning mindset and attitude, and be able to apply those same principles to your own path!
(REBROADCAST) Part 1 Tu Lam owner of Ronin Tactics. Hosted by Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley. Support the show by becoming a member of the OTR Patreon Page! Hoist ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR10 Kill Cliff ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR15 Vertx ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR Brute Force Tactical ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR2021 Combat Flip Flops ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR25 Alpha Elite Performance ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR15 Battle Brothers Shaving Co ! Use PROMO CODE: OnTheRange15 Go visit the Patreon Page for exclusive content and training tips! Kelley Defense War HOGG Tactical Patreon On The Range Podcast Web Sites: warhogg.com www.kelleydefense.com Instaragm: On The Range Podcast War HOGG Tactical Kelley Defense #ontherangepodcast #rickhogg #markkelley -Rick Hogg is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran. Rick has taken his 13 combat deployments, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor and harnessed them into War HOGG Tactical, Inc. -Mark Kelley is a US Army Combat veteran and 29 year major city Law Enforcement Officer. Mark turned his military, tactical officer, and dignitary protection team leader experience into Kelley Defense. Mark has trained Military, Law Enforcement and civilian personnel.
Part 2 Tu Lam owner of Ronin Tactics. Hosted by Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley. Support the show by becoming a member of the OTR Patreon Page! Hoist ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR10 Kill Cliff ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR15 Vertx ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR Brute Force Tactical ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR2021 Combat Flip Flops ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR25 Alpha Elite Performance ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR15 Battle Brothers Shaving Co ! Use PROMO CODE: OnTheRange15 Go visit the Patreon Page for exclusive content and training tips! Kelley Defense War HOGG Tactical Patreon On The Range Podcast Web Sites: warhogg.com www.kelleydefense.com Instaragm: On The Range Podcast War HOGG Tactical Kelley Defense #ontherangepodcast #rickhogg #markkelley -Rick Hogg is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran. Rick has taken his 13 combat deployments, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor and harnessed them into War HOGG Tactical, Inc. -Mark Kelley is a US Army Combat veteran and 29 year major city Law Enforcement Officer. Mark turned his military, tactical officer, and dignitary protection team leader experience into Kelley Defense. Mark has trained Military, Law Enforcement and civilian personnel.
Part 1 Tu Lam owner of Ronin Tactics. Hosted by Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley. Support the show by becoming a member of the OTR Patreon Page! Hoist ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR10 Kill Cliff ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR15 Vertx ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR Brute Force Tactical ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR2021 Combat Flip Flops ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR25 Alpha Elite Performance ! Use PROMO CODE: OTR15 Battle Brothers Shaving Co ! Use PROMO CODE: OnTheRange15 Go visit the Patreon Page for exclusive content and training tips! Kelley Defense War HOGG Tactical Patreon On The Range Podcast Web Sites: warhogg.com www.kelleydefense.com Instaragm: On The Range Podcast War HOGG Tactical Kelley Defense #ontherangepodcast #rickhogg #markkelley -Rick Hogg is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran. Rick has taken his 13 combat deployments, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor and harnessed them into War HOGG Tactical, Inc. -Mark Kelley is a US Army Combat veteran and 29 year major city Law Enforcement Officer. Mark turned his military, tactical officer, and dignitary protection team leader experience into Kelley Defense. Mark has trained Military, Law Enforcement and civilian personnel.
Today we are joined Green Beret Master Sergeant (Retired) Tu Lam, the inspiration behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Operator Rōnin (浪人) and founder of Ronin Tactics. Tu shares his story of escaping oppression in communist Vietnam and his road to earning the coveted Green Beret, his time serving as a Special Forces soldier, his post-military career and his return to the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, and sharpening the Warrior way of life.
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“If you ever want to be anything great, if you ever want to serve a life of purpose then you must first walk through the valley of darkness. Through the pain and suffering, it gives you a deeper meaning in yourself.” Discipline. We all need it in every aspect of our lives. Today's guest has mastered it and he delivers a wealth of life experience, knowledge, and wisdom that will inspire you to do the same. Tu Lam came to the United States as a Vietnamese refugee when he was eight years old. Born in to wartime Vietnam under threat by the Communist north, his family eventually escaped by boat only to face pirates, starvation, and finally racism from Americans who were struggling with the United States involvement in the Vietnam war. But before he was even a teenager, he was exposed to the way of Budo; the Way of the Samurai. It would prove to be a way to face the darkness and set him on a path to become a warrior, and ultimately to find compassion, peace, and forgiveness. Tu Lam served in the the United States Army for 23 years in the infantry, reconnaissance unit, special forces unit, combat search and rescue, combative, and special reconnaissance unit. After retirement he created Ronin Tactics, where draws on his experience and influences to train law enforcement officers and civilians how to survive. Expert action steps Be disciplined: tie your entrepreneurship to a moral value. Choose a mindset that's going to set you up for success. Decide what kind of person you want to be based on the goals you want to achieve. There's more than one path. Live your life for the final moment. To learn more about Ronin Tactics, to check out the inventory of gear that Tu personally designed, or to find out about online classes and the art of Budo, go to https://www.ronintactics.com/. You can also find Tu Lam on: Instagram Facebook Rumble Youtube Ronin Shinto Blade at Spartan Blades USA You can find The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, on Amazon.
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CEO of Ronin Tactics, Green Beret, Call Of Duty Character, and host of Forged In Fire: Knife or Death. Tu joined us this week to discuss his upbringing, escaping from Vietnam and how he copes now. Tu's life journey to becoming one of the baddest dudes to ever hold a gun and protect his country is not only admirable but one story that everyone should hear. Enjoy! @Ronintactics www.ronintactics.com Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn - - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Good F*cking Design Advice - 15% off with code UNITY - www.gfda.co Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com BN3TH - 15% off with code UNITY - https://bn3th.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity IG: https://instagram.com/brassandunity FB: https://facebook.com/brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Kelsi IG: https://instagram.com/kelsie_sheren
On this episode of the Mag Life Podcast, two warriors formally meet and for a heavy discussion about their war and peacetime experiences. Daniel is joined by Tu Lam, a Vietnamese-American former US Army Special Forces Green Beret, martial artist, trainer, entrepreneur, and TV show host. Known for his tactical gear and training company, Ronin Tactics, he is also known for his on-screen appearance on Forged in Fire: Knife or Death, as well as being featured as a playable character in Call of Duty: Warzone. Tu has carved out a public image of himself as a disciplined modern-day warrior and teacher. Daniel explores Tu's unforgiving upbringing as a Vietnam War refugee, his decorated career as a US Army Special Operations soldier, his passion for the martial arts, and his Bushido mindset to find peace during adversity. https://media.blubrry.com/gunfightercast/content.blubrry.com/gunfightercast/184-Tu_Lam_Finding_Peace_as_a_Warrior.mp3 Host: Daniel Shaw Guest (usual Co-Host!): Tu Lam Introduction/Timeline: Eric Huh 02:41 Escaping Death Daniel asks Tu about his upbringing and what lead him to where he is today. Tu reveals a tragic and violent past, being born literally in the midst of the Vietnam War. Upon the US leaving South Vietnam and Saigon falling, the North Vietnamese forces rounded up the majority of Tu's family and had them executed. His mother took her children and fled with thousands of others to escape oppression. What awaited the Lam family was more cruelty and suffering as they, along with hundreds of other refugees, were cramped into tiny boats, sailing in the South China Sea. Upon reaching the coast of Malaysia, they were denied entry into the country. The Malaysian troops cut their motor and left the entire boat of refugees out to die. For 30 days straight, the refugees drifted out with no access to clean water or food. Just as Tu's mother had given up all hope and contemplated feeding poison to her children to spare them of further misery, a Russian naval supply vessel spotted their boat. Despite being on opposite sides of the war, the Soviet troops showed mercy and saved the refugees by providing food and medical aid. This was nothing short of a miracle made by fortuitous timing. If the war was still ongoing, the Soviets would have been compelled to follow wartime protocol and would have taken the refugees back to Vietnam. The horrors the Lam family faced, unfortunately, did not end there. The refugees were relocated into a camp in an Indonesian jungle, with no actual facilities or resources. Dead bodies would be regularly found in the jungles near the camp as people attempted to forage and find food. The strength of Tu's mother was all that held them together. “[My mother] is my strength… [During that time] there was a slim to no chance that we would have lived. And she goes, ‘I would have rather died than to have lived in fear'” After a year and a half, Tu's uncle was finally able to pay for his family to immigrate to the US. 12:55 Living in a Post-War America One of Tu's earliest memories of living in the states was entering a grocery store in North Carolina with his mother. From living through horrific starvation to suddenly being able to pick any food item of his choice was a culture shock. But post-Vietnam War America was not without its faults. Tu's entire childhood was riddled with instances of racist encounters and harassment from his white counterparts. The context Tu gives is that the entirety of the Vietnam War was not at all popular in the US, which in turn spawned many racist anti-Asian sentiments. At eight years of age, Tu experienced bullying from a racist white classmate. One day the situation escalated to where both Tu and his bully were sent to the principal's office to be reprimanded. The bully's mother was called in and was informed about the incident. When she turned to speak to Tu, instead of offering any hint of an apology,
Retired Green Beret Tu Lam, CEO of Rōnin Tactics and Call of Duty Character has a conversation with Shawn Ryan to discuss how he was smuggled out of Vietnam, his 23 year military career (20 of which as a Green Beret), his dark transition into civilian life living with PTSD from a long career of war fighting in Special Operations, Lam opened up about his childhood, how he overcame Asian racism at a young age, his military career and success in the entertainment industry. He recounts a visit to the principal's office when he was in third grade where he was belittled by the mother of his bully and the administration did nothing."She told me that my kind don't belong here and that I need to go back home to my country," said Tu Lam. "I made a promise to myself that day that I was stronger than hate."Lam fulfilled his promise, joined the Army and became a Green Beret. He served in the military for 23 years, 20 of those years in special operations. After retiring from the service he founded Ronin Tactics, became the inspiration behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Daniel "Ronin" Shinoda and Co-Host of Forged In Fire: Knife or Death on History Channel.Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links:Website - https://www.vigilanceelite.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 - https://www.instagram.com/vigilanceelite - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshowPodcasts - https://www.vigilanceelite.com/pages/the-shawn-ryan-showSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/VigilanceElite)
As our first season of Creative Content for a Cause starts to wrap up for our BIG season finale, we thought what better way to show how effective the samurai lifestyle and bushido code is by talking to someone who lives by it day in and day out. Tu Lam, more well known as Ronin Tactics, is a former Army Sergeant Major who served in the Army special forces for over 20 years. During his time in the military, he traveled to multiple different to protect and serve others while also serving multiple tours overseas in the middle east. Eventually, everything that he's been through in the Army caught up to him. Ronin was facing some dark times when he decided to pick up the Book of the Five Rings, a book by world-renown samurai Miyamoto Musashi. And ever since that day he hasn't looked back since. During this podcast we talked about everything from his upbringing to military service but most importantly what is a Ronin, what is bushido, and how living the way of the samurai has worked for him to have a very successful spiritual and fulfilling life. This is one podcast you won't want to miss! Before you check out Ronin Tactics, be sure to check out the Colorado Veterans Project as well as the upcoming Memorial Day Ruck March to see what GREAT things their doing for the veteran community in Colorado! Tell them that M Sister Studios Sent You https://coloradoveteransproject.org/get-involved/#donate https://www.memorialdaymarch.com/get-involved/#donate If you want to check out Ronin, below will be the links to his website and other social media platforms! https://www.ronintactics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ronintactics/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbWCJCruG_3HlRlMaIq6xA And be sure to like, subscribe to our channel, and follow us on all of our different social media platforms to stay in the know for the rest of this series and all the upcoming ones we have in store! https://www.facebook.com/msisterstudios https://www.instagram.com/msisterstudios/
Host Tim K. sits down in Colorado Springs, Colorado with Tu Lam who enjoyed a 23 year career in the Army, with 18 of those years in a Special Operations capacity. He went on to start an extremely successful tactical company known as “Ronin Tactics.” On the podcast Tu discusses his journey to positive mental health after decades of serving in some of the hottest spots in the world. Lam also speaks about the mastery of spirituality and his journey to live up to his distinct code of faith. To learn more about Tu Lam, read his legacy project, follow him on Instagram: @ronintactics and check out www.ronintactics.com. Also, check him out on Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as the first ever character to be modeled directly after a veteran of the Global War On Terror.
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what an incredible episode. In this episode Tu and I discuss his upbringing, and his path to becoming a Tier 1 operator. We talk about some of the pain that he suffered physically, emotionally, and mentally that led to his ultimate awakening and becoming a Ronin. He talk about some of the harsh realities of war, and how he reconciles some of the things he's seen and done. We talk about his definition of God, and also how he defines success. You are going to love this episode
Scot, Tom and Tu Lam, host of History Channel's Forged in Fire "Knife of Death" and owner of Ronin Tactics, discuss the topic of what it means to be an American. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Scot and Tom continue their talks with Tu Lam, former Green Beret, co-host of History Channel's Forged in Fire "Knife or Death" and owner of Ronin Tactics. The guys share the importance of finding out what things work for YOU (not others) to help you through hard times. Tu talks about how meditation has changed his life and shares the story behind his route into Hollywood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Owner of Ronin Tactics and host of History Channel's Forged in Fire: Knife or Death, Tu Lam, stops by the show to talk about his childhood escape from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon, his path to becoming a Green Beret and member of Delta Force and how he conquered the struggles of depression after 23 years of military service. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mickey interviews retired Special Forces soldier Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics and the TV show Knife or Death. Tu Lam talks about his personal journey fleeing from Vietnam as Saigon fell and how he evolved to become a Green Beret in the US Army. Now Tu leads Ronin Tactics and works to share the wisdom living the path of the warrior over many decades. RONIN TACTICS WEBSITE: https://www.ronintactics.com Instagram: @RoninTactics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbWCJCruG_3HlRlMaIq6xA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ronin-Tactics-481066231924067/ Twitter: @RoninTactics #KnifeorDeath #TeamFight #CarryTrainerPodcast --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Stitcher. Direct Download Listen on Stitcher Higher Line Podcast Feed
Derrick, Nathan, and Shinobi275 have Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics on the show to discuss his amazing life story.
Is a man born out of war destined to become a warrior? Join the Team Never Quit Podcast as Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard welcome retired Sergeant Major Green Beret Tu Lam. Stand by for this epic show as Tu tells his greatest #neverquitstory and his epic journey from fleeing the fall of Vietnam to operating with the US Army’s most elite units. His epic journey and his inspiring wisdom will no doubt help you begin to understand the Ronin Warrior’s path. #greatstoriesignitelegends The post Tu Lam – US Army Special Forces – Firearms & edged weapons master at Ronin Tactics – Vietnamese refugee – Discovery Channel “Forged in Fire: Knife or Death” appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.
Tu Lam is a modern day warrior, retired US Army Special Foces - Green Beret with 23 Years of Special Operations through 27 countries. Tu has 30+ years training in various martial arts from Kali to Jiu Jitsu. Presently Tu is the CEO of Ronin Tactics as well as Co-host of the History Channel's Forged in Fire: Knife or Death. This discussion includes: Unarmed and Dangerous You have far more to fear from a deadly man than a deadly weapon Al Qaeda in the Philippines How Martial Arts effects your gunfighting Self-Development Don't ask for an easy life, ask for the strength to endure a hard life Living a life of higher purpose Solving the root problem by showing people that there are other options, that there is a way out. https://www.ronintactics.com/ Instagram @ronintactics Twitter @ronintactics Facebook - Ronin Tactics
Tu Lam is a Vietnamese immigrant who became and elite Special Operator in the US Army. Tu founded Ronin Tactics, where he teaches military, law enforcement and civilians combat. We talk the martial arts, Japanese philosophy, immigration, terrorism and much more.
Welcome to Gun Funny, Episode 007. Today we’re going to chat with Tu Lam from Ronin Tactics, make a prank call to Sig Sauer, talk about TF Belts and Ronin Tactics signature products!
This conversation is with Tu Lam. Tu is a modern day warrior, respected by his peers to have a very special understanding of elite war fighting. Tu shares how he was raised as a warrior. This conversation will challenge you -- as his world view, his spiritual framework and his warrior craft are beautifully complicated and nuanced. I have an incredibly high regard for those who dedicate their life to noble purposes. There are many ways to live with conviction -- ranging from pacifism to warfighting. This conversation will hopefully help you become more clear on your approach to human rights and freedom. And I'd like to revisit the importance on having clarity on your personal philosophy -- to be able to articulate the framework and filter that helps to align your thoughts, words and actions. Tu has served and fought amongst the most elite units within the United States Military for 22.9 yrs. Tu recently retired, and is now the Founder, CEO of Ronin Tactics, Inc. where he teaches and develops tactical equipment for our military, law enforcement and civilians.
GRP 64- First and foremost I want to send out my condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, 36, of Peoria, Ill. Owens died after he was wounded during a nighttime raid on an al-Qaeda-held village in southwestern Yemen on Saturday. He was a U.S. Navy SEAL who served with distinction for over 15 years. This episode was co-hosted by Chantel Taylor. Back on for this episode is my friend Tu Lam from Ronin Tactics. Because of the experiences of Chantel, and Tu I thought it would be a good idea to discuss Africa. We discuss the difficulties of the natural terrain, of the animals that inhabit Africa. We talked transnational terrorism and groups that rotate between Africa, the Middle East, and South East Asia. Africa is a complex region. Tu spends several years in Africa fighting in Libya, and several other areas that are considered terror hotbeds. Bot he and Chantel share several stories of their time in the service. Below is an excerpt. John: The Sudan was a safe haven for Osama Bin Laden prior to 2001. There's a whole bunch of training camps with different groups like Boko Haram. Look at the Philippine’s where the terrorist would filter into the country, get some training and filter back into the middle east and conduct operations there. Now with the rise of ISIS, a lot of these groups in Africa are pledging allegiance to them which can cause problems down the line. Tu Lam: What I see John is the majority of these future terrorists they don't have an out, man. You have to put yourself in their shoes. I could be the guy who goes in and hates the enemy and drops a 500 lb JDAM(bomb) or goes out and do direct action missions but I see the bigger picture. These are the guys that when they're 8 years old these rebel forces go into their villages hand you an AK, and say gun down your mom and dad then hack your sister up with a machete, or we'll hack you up with a machete. Just like the Philippine’s, Abu Sayyaf. They don't have an out, man. Chantel Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/Battleworn-Memoir-Combat-Medic-Afghanistan/dp/1491725281 Facebook: Battleworn Instagram: Mission_Critical Tu Lam: www.Ronintactics.com Social Media: RoninTactics Introduction words by Bruce Lee Music provided by Caspian: www.caspianmusic.net
GRP 36-On this episode I have Tu Lam ret Special Forces SGM, and owner of Ronin Tactics back on the show. Tu is a martial artist, hand to hand combat instructor, and a blade expert. We are hosting ringed blade seminars here in New York City the first weekend of August. Sat August 6th will be held at Cross Fit Giant in Edgewater NJ. We’re hosting two sessions per day. The first will be from 1-4 pm, and the second from 5-8 pm. Day 2 will be held at Brooklyn Athletic Club in Williamsburg Brooklyn same time slots. On this episode we discuss some of the methodology, and how Tu has evolved as a martial artist during his 22-year career as an operator. Below is an excerpt form the episode John Hendricks: When you talk about training the blurred area’s and I was out in Colorado I saw the way you were flowing, and I noticed you have the same philosophy for handling a pistol, handling a rifle, handling a blade. Is that a similar philosophy without giving away too much information, if your entering a room you have your sector of the room to secure, but at the same time if you enter a room your veering off to the left, but there’s a guy on the right I’m sure you guys have some type of methodology to where you can get him even though he’s in your peripherals. Tu Lam: Yeah its funny you say that. In CQB when I first started my training in counter terrorism when we explosive breach, and enter a room each one of us as a guy on the teams we move into a certain point in the room. There’s going to be times when a guy should have gone left, and he went right. Things happen in combat. As a senior guy, as a martial artist, as a commando you have to be able to process that data. Like water, move. He should have gone right, and he gone left your able to process that data and go right. Picking up those gaps when it needs to be picked up. It’s the same with fighting. If you throw a punch, and I parry that punch and you throw another you leave an opening because I parried that punch. I’m going to either block or I’m going to expose that opening. Any questions, or comments send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net. www.globalrecon.net
GRP 32- On this episode we have Chuck Ritter back on the show. Chuck is the First Sergeant at the Special Forces Senior Leader Course at Fort Bragg. On for the first time are Atomic Athlete Owner’s Jake Saenz - Former Ranger Regiment Team Leader, Founder of Atomic Athlete, and Jordan Smothermon - former naval nuclear operator who’s been professionally coaching for 4 years. Ronin Tactics is coming to NYC!!! (6-7 AUG 2016) Classes are open to everyone. Two Days Ronin Tactics “Ring Blade” Seminar that will build on each session. We will be hosting a two 3 hrs seminar per day for two days. First session- Body movement, empty hands, centerline and off-center line blade and saber blade attacks. Second session- Trapping, Foot Movement, Control over Opponent, Pick and reinforce pick attacks. The links to purchase your slot, and for full details will be listed at the bottom of this page. Here is an excerpt from the episode. John Hendricks: That’s an interesting point you’ve made about having the right mindset with training vs working out. If your climbing a mountain instead taking it one step at a time a lot of people will look up, and get turned off by the size of the task. What will set companies, and trainers apart will be the ability to teach that mindset, as well as teaching the physical side. Jake Saenz: I heard a great quote by a former Special Operations guy “Selection is a never ending process” the bottom line is so is fitness. Look at Chuck who’s 18 years in. It’s not about what’s going to happen today, or the next few days. When your training for a career in Special Operations you need to have a long term vision, and a long term purpose behind your training. Someone like Chuck has to be capable for upwards of 20 years. Having that long term perspective thinking about that like hey its not just about today, its about a year from now, 3 years from now, 5 years from now. Accepting the fact that its going to be a slow steady climb up hill, but as long as you continue to train and when I say train, as Jordan mentioned not working out, but training. Following a program based on your ability, and your goals. As long as you train you’ll continue to see improvement. Send questions, or comments to Podcast@globalrecon.net
GRP 27-On this episode of the I interviewed Derek Pleimen who is an Army veteran, and a part of the Warfighter Foundation. We discussed Derek’s career in the Army, the mission of the Warfighter Foundation, and his recent deployment to Afghanistan as a security contractor. Tu Lam from Ronin Tactics will be in NYC early August to teach a blade seminar. We haven’t locked in the dates yet, but will do so in the next few days. So far the locations we have are in Williamsburg Brooklyn, and Edge Water New Jersey. If you’re interested in hosting a class, or attending send an email to john@globalrecon.net. Below is an excerpt from the episode: John Hendricks: So you were in close proximity to Camp Integrity during the attack when Andrew McKenna was killed? Derek Pleimen: Yeah our base was actually right beside Camp Integrity where Sergeant McKenna was at. It was around 10 o clock at night and we were just watching TV, and the explosion went off. It was a VBIED that started it off. They went right into the gate. After that they had actual suicide bombers run in. It sucks being a security contractor sometimes because our main job is to make sure our clients are safe. When that happened we were standing on HESCOS watching the entire fight unfold. We really couldn’t do anything about it unfortunately. We wanted to help, but our bosses wouldn’t let us go, plus we had no comms with the base. We were expecting to be attacked next but it never came. It was a pretty rough night. It was an intense firefight that lasted a few hours unfortunately a great man was killed in Master Sgt. Andrew McKenna.
GRP 25-On this episode I had the honor to fly out to Colorado Springs, and attend Special Forces Green Beret Tu Lam’s retirement ceremony. Tu is the owner of Ronin Tactics which is a tactical training company that leverages the experience of Special Operations war fighters. Tu spent 22 and a half years in the Army with 20 of those being in the Army Special Operations Command. We discuss how Tu used eastern philosophy to help him during his dark period after he was finished with combat, and making his transition. If you have any questions about anything on the podcast send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net
GRP 22- On this episode we have two special guest back on the show in Tu Lam from Ronin Tactics who is a 20-year veteran of Army Special Forces, and Mike Stahl a MACV-SOG Green Beret who served in Vietnam. Mike Glover the co host of the show is also back on this episode, and he discusses what its like working with indigenous forces which is a specialty of Army Special Forces Green Berets. Mike Stahl and Tu Lam also discuss working with indigenous forces, as well as the realties of what war is like. Below is an excerpt from Mike Stahl: “War is fucking hell, I’m sorry there’s nothing nice about it. The best thing in war is to get it over quickly, and sometimes its pretty dam brutal. Until you’ve been shot at, and doing some shooting back, until you’ve been in that crucible you don’t know if you’ve got what it takes or not.” Below is an excerpt from Tu Lam: “In war there’s a smell, there’s a taste to it, there’s a feel that you can’t describe. I tell ya man if I don’t have to serve another day in war I’ll be a happy man. Musashi Myamoto wrote The Book of 5 Rings in a Buddhist cave, and he said one thing that always stuck with me and he said “You should fight as if you already died”. There’s a certain point where you still think, but your body reacts, and your kind of in an out of body experience. Rounds are shot, shots are fired you need to do and react. You need to take that initiative away from the enemy otherwise they will control that situation.” If you have any questions about anything on the episode, or want to contact us send an email to podcast@globalrecon.net
GRP-10 On this episode we discuss Unconventional Warfare, and FID (Foreign Internal Defense) as well as some of the history of Special Operations in the United States. We have Tu from Ronin Tactics back on the show as he has extensive experience in UW, and FID. Mike answer’s a question regarding National Guard Special Forces ODAs (Operational Detachment Alpha’s)