Podcasts about target focus training

For close to two decades, Tim Larkin has been a prominent figure in the realm of self-defense and close-combat training.  After a tragic injury ended a career in the Navy SEALs before it began, Tim forged a new path as an intelligence officer.  As fate would have it, his journey led him back to the SEAL teams where he became instrumental in the development of the hand-to-hand fighting system, which they later adopted.  This system later evolved into the Target Focus Training system (TFT), which Tim has taught to elite military operators, police, and civilians around the world.In this exciting episode, we cover:How a catastrophic injury that ended his SEAL career lead to an a life-changing discoveryWhy the SEALS were interested in a hand-to-hand system (it's not what you think)What people get wrong about violenceHow TFT gives you. an advantage against stronger, more skilled opponentsAND more!This is one of my favorite episodes, so make sure you don't miss it.So, pull up a chair and sit a spell as we talk with Tim Larkin inside this week's episode of the Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast!Support the showIf you'd like to support the show, please consider a donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pearlsnapLink up with us:Website: https://www.BarritusDefense.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarritusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarritus(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)

Welcome to episode 2 and our very first guest! We're diving into the Mama Bear mentality with self-defense expert and ultimate Papa Bear, Tim Larkin. He is a best-selling author and founder of Target Focus Training, In this episode, discover how women can unlock their innate protection skills, grasp the essence of true self-defense, and make life-saving choices with confidence. It offers transformative insights into self-protection that empowers everyone, especially mothers, to stand strong and prepared. What You'll Learn Some of the topics covered include: Tim's background and how he became a leading, trust defense expert The problem with traditional self-defense and what it lacks Understand the difference between antisocial and asocial violence "Your Brain over His Brawn" Making better decisions for personal safety Trusting your instincts over social pressures Action Items + Mentioned in the Show Connect with Tim and get on his email list for the free training modules he mentioned Read Tim's book, Survive the Unthinkable. Head over to Mama Bear Survival & join our tribe of likeminded moms. Until next time, Stay safe out there, Mama Bear!    

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Tim Larkin, one of the world's leading experts on safety & self-defense joins Coach Blauer as his first guest in the KNOW FEAR® LIVE Podcast Broadcast. “When Violence is the answer, it's the only answer.” - Tim Larkin. People who don't understand how predators think often misunderstand this quote. Join Coach B for a provocative talk with the creator of Target Focus Training and his friend Tim Larkin. Learn more about Tim Larkin: TimLarkin.com Enjoy this amazing episode. Get notified of future LIVE calls and training opportunities by signing up for our newsletter https://www.getdrip.com/forms/222969367/submissions/new

In this episode, Tucker talks to Tim Larkin about what a self-defense mindset is, and how to cultivate one. Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training. For 20 years, he has been well known in the self defense and close-combat training world but "under-the-radar" to ordinary folks like you. Tim is the guy operations like the US Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, and the US Border Patrol call in behind-the-scenes to teach them when it's “kill-or-be-killed.” During the last 20 years, he's trained not only these elite military special forces and law enforcement units but corporate and civilian clientele in New York, Las Vegas, London, and other cities around the world using a combination of live training sessions and DVDs. A sought-after public speaker, Larkin has spoken to CEOs, government officials, and business leaders in over 40 countries on how to use these same principles of surviving life-or-death violence in the less life-threatening environment of business. Larkin is co-author of the best-selling book, How To Survive The Most Critical 5 Seconds Of Your Life, and the highly acclaimed online newsletter, Secrets For Staying Alive When Rules Don't Apply. Tim's website: http://www.timlarkin.com Target Focus Training: https://targetfocustraining.com

In today's society, we don't teach men to protect themselves and protect their families. But part of being a better Dad and a better husband is being able to take care of your loved ones in every way possible. If you find yourself in a situation where their lives were in danger, would you be able to respond? Let's face it, we're making ourselves easy targets by ignoring violence's role in our lives. Like it or not, it's out there. Understanding it and knowing when and how to use it can make the difference in life-threatening scenarios. Today's guest, Tim Larkin, encourages us to shift our mindset around violence. Tim is the founder of Target Focus Training and has coached over 10,000 people from over 52 countries on using their brains and bodies to prevent, prepare for, and survive unthinkable events. In the first of our two-part conversation, we discuss why hope won't save you in life-threatening situations, the little things you can do today to improve your family's safety, and why understanding violence allows you to have a calmer life. Finally, I've got some exciting news! We've got two important dates to add to your calendars: The Inaugural Live Summit is happening in Austin, Texas on December 2-4th. This is a LIVE EVENT with some great speakers like Hal Elrod, Justin Donald and more! Visit FrontRowDads.com/Live for more details and to book your spot today. Our next Online Summit is happening on July 21, 2022 where we'll be focusing on the Intentional Parenting Pillar. Visit FrontRowDads.com/Summit to book your spot right now. Tim Larkin Podcast Highlights - Part 1 How the goal should be to get to a point where you won't even need to use violence. But it requires work to get there. The more you understand how violence works, the more peaceful your life will be. How you're making yourself vulnerable to attacks and home invasions in ways you're not even aware of. That owning a dog can be a great deterrent for home intruders. Tim's basic checklist you can apply that will dramatically improve the safety of your home and family. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/342 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Tim Larkin is an American self-defense expert, founder of Target Focus Training, and author of the New York Times bestselling book Surviving The Unthinkable. For nearly 20 years TFT founder and creator, Tim Larkin, has been well known in the self defense & close-combat training. He's the guy operations like the US Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and the US Border Patrol call in behind-the-scenes to teach them when it's “kill-or-be-killed. During the last 20 years he's trained not only these elite military special forces and law enforcement units but corporate and civilian clientele in New York, Las Vegas, London and other cities around the world using a combination of live training sessions and DVDs. A sought after public speaker, Larkin has spoken to CEO's, government officials, and business leaders in over 40 countries on how to use these same principles of surviving life-or-death violence in the less life-threatening environment of business. Learn more about Tim Larkin: https://targetfocustraining.com/ Follow Tim Larkin: https://www.instagram.com/timlarkintft/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Too often people seek training after they've had an encounter or violent situation. Criminals look to exploit us for one thing that we all possess. Listen on to find out what that is. Today's guest is Tim Larkin. Tim is the founder and creator of Target Focus Training and is well known for self-defense and close combat training. During the last 20 years, he has trained not only law enforcement, the US Navy Seals, Army Special Forces, and the US Border Patrol, but also corporate clientele from around the world. He is an author and a public speaker in over 40 countries.  Show Notes: [0:52] - Tim describes his background and how he found himself passionate about combat and combat training. [2:43] - Initially, Tim's goal was to become a Navy Seal. [3:39] - Tim's eardrum was busted during a dive with the Navy Seals, and he lost control of his body. This injury changed his career trajectory. [6:02] - Because of his extensive training in hand-to-hand combat, Tim became involved in a different program. [7:50] - At the time of 9/11, Tim began working with civilians. [9:02] - You should always be proactive. [10:58] -  Mentally, the injury was devastating for Tim. [13:29] - None of the experiences he has had would have happened if he had the traditional Seal career he planned on. [16:26] - Once someone experiences something challenging, they then become proactive to make it not happen again. [17:49] - The biggest threat is the smartphone.  [19:18] - To demonstrate this danger, Tim shares the story of a bus robbery. You can watch the video here. [21:49] - Behavior with your phone becomes second nature. [23:04] - We spend our downtime on the smartphone, but Tim always keeps one ear out. [26:03] - There are tons of positives about smartphone technology, but in public, it can be used against you. [27:46] - Tim shows how to detect a possible predator with a personal anecdote. [30:41] - We can't pick out predators. It is impossible to tell as they blend in. [32:15] - Tim interacts with everyone assuming they are violent to ensure safety. [33:26] - As a society, we can get away with a lot of different types of social interactions, but anything you do or say can trigger someone else. [35:33] - If you understand the predator's role, everything is backed up by the possibility of violence. [38:10] - Highly recommended is Robert Green's book Law of Human Nature. [39:59] - Study human behavior and you'll learn about others and yourself. [42:00] - When is it okay to use the tool of violence? When you are devoid of choice. [43:15] - Women tend to me more in tuned to non-verbal cues than men. [44:36] - The more you learn about human nature, you have these tools you can reference. [46:10] - Tim gives some examples of when violence is the answer. [48:29] - When your life's on the line, you need to have tools at the ready. [50:03] - There are parts of the body that you simply cannot protect. The goal is to take the brain out of the equation. [52:00] - For criminals, violence is their currency. [53:51] - Tim explains what cause state is. [56:12] - Your brain is incredible and if you give it permission, it will solve problems. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Tim Larkin on YouTube Tim Larkin's Website Target Focus Training Tim Larkin on Instagram

Tim Larkin is an American self-defense expert, founder of Target Focus Training, and author of the New York Times bestselling book Surviving The Unthinkable, How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life, and When Violence Is The Answer.SPONSORS AND FRIENDSDirt Culture - https://dirtculture.comDirt Culture IG - @dirtculture_usaHyperfly - https://hyperfly.com/?p=B1jWTTn0wSHOW INFO – Website – https://www.pleaseallowmepodcast.com/IG – https://www.instagram.com/please_allow_me_podcast/Twitter – https://twitter.com/pleaseallowJCSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/theredvelvet1HOW TO FIND Tim LarkinWebsite - https://timlarkin.com IG – @timlarkinftTwitter - @TFFTimlarkinYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/c/TimlarkinSelfProtectionIF YOU DIG WHAT WE DO YOU CAN SUPPORT USPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/pleaseallowme?fan_landing=true

Violence is violence, right? Thinking like that can get you killed. Andy welcomes author and self-defense expert Tim Larkin to the show. Together they discuss the types of violence we may encounter and how to avoid them to protect our families! For more on Tim Larkin: https://timlarkin.com/ Online Course, UNLOCKED: https://www.thesecuredad.com/courses The Secure Dad Home Security Book: https://www.thesecuredad.com/books

"People will always find a way to do violence. Disarming citizens is not the answer to having a safer society." That's according to our returning guest this week who is an American self-defense expert, former military intelligence officer and author of When Violence Is The Answer. Tim Larkin passionately believes that violence affects everybody. It doesn't care about who you are, your gender, your political affiliation whether you're a weak or strong person. We're all affected by it and we all need to navigate that. That's the main reason why he established Target Focus Training which educates students to recognize when they can avoid violence and when to use it if they're facing imminent, life-threatening danger. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of self-protection Legal gun ownership including its threat & advantages The 3-day rule & how it can help you To find out more about Tim, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Learning how to defend yourself can save your life. Martial arts, weaponry, and basic self-defense techniques are a few things you can master. But before conquering these areas, remember that the most crucial facet of self-defense is your mindset. In this Get Yourself Optimized interview, Tim Larkin shares some kickass SEAL training secrets. I joined Tim's training called Target Focus Training or TFT back in 2012, when I joined Tony Robbins Platinum Partners' retreat. That training has stuck in my mind and is filed away, just in case, God forbid, I should ever be attacked. A former military intelligence officer, Tim was part of a beta group that redesigned how Special Operations personnel trained for close combat. He has a 25-year career where he has trained people in 52 countries to deal with imminent violence. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/282

Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training, a powerful self-defense program that teaches its students how to stop any attacker dead in their tracks. Tim is a former military intelligence officer with over 25 years of experience training Special Operations personnel for close combat. He has worked with over 10,000 clients, from military officials to everyday civilians, and is also the author of the book When Violence is the Answer. In this episode… Are you prepared for unprovoked, unavoidable violence that could lead to your demise? While most of us see violence as something that can be easily avoided in social situations, Tim Larkin wants you to be ready for any violent circumstance. He created his training program to teach people how to react to asocial violence, so that they can come out the other side smarter and more durable than ever.  In this episode of Wake Up Minute Podcast, host Ed O'Keefe talks with Tim Larkin, former military intelligence officer and founder of Target Focus Training, about developing the right mindset for responding to violence. Tim dives into his background with self defense and combat, why he believes in slow, deliberate training, and how to prepare your children for threatening situations. Stay tuned. 

Tim Larkin is the owner and lead instructor at Target Focus Training in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been teaching people how to use violence as a tool in their self-protection efforts for over 25 years, prior to which he served in the military intelligence community. You can find Tim at http://surviveviolence.com and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/timlarkintft (@timlarkintft) ONLINE TRAINING AT: http://patreon.com/kennedytactical SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF PREVENTING VIOLENCE: http://paypal.me/kennedytactical For more info see http://kennedytactical.ca See all upcoming courses at: http://kennedytactical.ca/events Find an instructor in your area: http://www.kennedytactical.ca/find-an-instructor Contact Us: info@kennedytactical.ca

People FEAR weapons. Facing someone who's armed, especially when you're not... ...is understandably something most of us dread. That's because it's a life and death situation. But a lot of people studying combatives, including a lot of instructors, are making a critical mistake: They're forgetting that the person is the problem. The fact is, realistic combatives teach you to go after the attacker, not his weapon. Oh, and most disarms you've been taught? They're nothing but "competing" with the attacker, and you DON'T want that! In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson talks to combatives expert Tim Larkin of Target Focus Training to get the REAL DEAL when it comes to defeating weapons attacks. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Your number 1 goal when dealing with ALL attacks, armed and unarmed. The type of attacker you SHOULD be training for when it comes to knife defense! How a man wielding a club has an anatomical advantage thanks to his weapon. The best times to take down an attacker armed with a gun! How the concept of "vectors" will change the way you think about "weapons defense." This is a longer episode, and every minute is PACKED with information. Get in on this now and we think YOUR approach to weapons "defense" just might change forever!

Today, my guest is Tim Larkin. A former military intelligence officer and creator of the Target Focus Training, Tim has a 25 year career in which he has trained people in 52 countries in how to deal with imminent violence. A New York Times Bestselling author, Tim has trained over 10,000 clients on how to use physics and physiology to injure any human(s) trying to attack you. Tim and I are going to talk about:Why most programs that teach self-defense make a huge mistake in what they teachWhy you need to understand the difference between antisocial and sociopathic behavior to know when violence is your only answerHow to get into the proper mindset to protect yourselfThe best way to injure someone quickly to allow yourself to get awayImportant Links for the Show:The ultimate fitness tracker to optimize your life: https://www.whoop.com/ and use code DIANA at checkout for 15% off!The bank that won't charge you fees for banking: http://nbkc.com/diana - get a box of awesome Professional AF stuff for signing up, including a book that we discuss on the show!Tim Larkin:https://timlarkin.com/The book we discussed today: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1609613589/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Professional AF Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/943925015810362/Diana Kander Online: www.DianaKander.com

Tim Larkin is the global leader in personal-protection training. Tim is the founder of Target Focus Training and author of New York Times bestselling book, “Surviving the Unthinkable”.  Over the last 25 years and counting, Tim has taught everyone from Navy SEALS to regular citizens how to survive unavoidable violent attacks.  Growing up in a military family and the teachings embedded at an early age How the Navy Seals training course behind his house paved his path in life The dive that changed everything; the injury that put him on a new journey Hand to hand combat training His lethal techniques caused him to be banned from the UK A social violence vs Antisocial violence Training civilians how to protect themselves How to be your own first responder when violence crosses your path  Tim Larkin is passionate about teaching others to recognize their behaviors and how to handle situations before they escalate to violence. Change your mind set to be the cause of a better outcome. Get your free book, text: protectself to 888555 Website: whenviolenceistheanswer.com

Show #177 - WHEN VIOLENCE IS THE ANSWER - Combatives Expert Tim Larkin This week Mike interviews Tim Larkin, founder & creator of Target Focus Training, the world leader in personal-protection training.  For more than 25 years Tim has taught everyone from US Navy SEALS to regular citizens how to survive unavoidable violent attack. During this time TFT has been talked about by prestigious journalists on ABC & CBS News, the UK's BBC, publications such as the Financial Times of London, Forbes & the South China Post, endorsed by such notables as Tony Robbins & Glenn Beck, and seen on Good Morning America and the Katie Couric show.   Want our weekly show notes delivered to your inbox?  Click here to sign up! Our Awesome Sponsors:   Century Martial Arts: Train your striking skills to the highest level with a BOB trainer (Body Opponent Bag), AND get a free video training series from Mike.  Learn More Here Coolfire Trainer:  Convert your carry or competition handgun to the ULTIMATE training tool! Use code AWSSP18 for $10 off! Check out the Coolfire Here  Precision Holsters: "Carry With Confidence" is their slogan and they mean it.  Makers of high quality holsters, belts, and magazine pouches. Visit them at: Precision Holsters and use code seekAWS for a discount The Law of Self-Defense: Guys, listen, if you are like Rich and I and you're training for the fight, then that's awesome. But, if you aren't training in the context of lawful self-defense then you are training yourself to go to prison. Check out the nation's leading self defense attorney, Andrew Branca's lawofselfdefense.com/americanwarrior/ and use promo code “AWS” for 20% off anything on the site. Qore Performance IcePlate: a SAPI-shaped, hard cell water bottle that unlike traditional bladders, provides three benefits: Cooling, Hydration and Protection in a single piece of kit while being 20% lighter and 50% thinner than water bladder systems (bladder + carrier pack). View IcePlate SWAT Fuel: The ultimate vitamins and supplements!  Shop here Atomic Athlete:  Become STRONGER, FASTER, HARDER to KILL! Wilson Combat: The ultimate custom built 1911's, Berrettas, Glocks, and AR's!  Wilson Combat About our show: The American Warrior Show, the podcast of the American Warrior Society.  This show is designed for one thing: To help keep you safer through information, motivational concepts, and action steps!  We appreciate your listenership and value your opinion.  Please send comments, questions, or requests on the show to: rich@americanwarriorsociety.com  Thank you so much for listening to my show.  Please share it on social media and other methods with freinds who want to be safer!  If you are interested in sponsoring the American Warrior Show, please contact us!

In Part 2 of the Business Outlaws interview with Tim Larkin, creator of Target Focus Training and author of Survive the Unthinkable and When Violence is the Answer, BigMike, Chris “Bulldog” Collins and host Jayme Foxx continue their discussion on protecting yourself in violent situations by understanding how predators view your body. In business, the same principle applies — to protect yourself from the people who can hurt you, you’ve got to think how they think.Larkin illustrates this point by sharing a story about how a drug trafficker used his daughter’s presence during a vehicle stop to mentally disarm the officer who stopped him, giving the trafficker the opportunity to attack the officer. Thinking like the people who threaten your success isn’t an automatic process, but it’s a necessary one for any entrepreneur. As BigMike said, “There’s a monster in all of us. We just don’t want to face it.” Knowing when to unleash the monster can save your life and your business.Once you’ve finished listening to the episode, go to BusinessOutlaws.com for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes footage of BigMike, Chris, Jayme and Larkin. If you want even more content, follow @BusinessOutlaws on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s an unfortunate reality that violence exists in our world. We all move in and out of situations on a daily basis that can potentially become violent — you might not realize it because most of these situations don’t become destructive, but that doesn’t mean the risk is any less acute. How are you prepared to defend yourself in a violent situation?In this episode of Business Outlaws, BigMike, Chris “Bulldog” Collins and host Jayme Foxx meet with Tim Larkin, creator of Target Focus Training and author of Survive the Unthinkable: A Total Guide to Women’s Self-Protection and When Violence is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake. Tim talks about the importance of developing situational awareness and learning how to discern antisocial aggression from asocial violent situations. These are weapons everybody needs in their arsenal, because when you’re facing violence, you have no choice but to defend yourself.After listening to this episode, visit BusinessOutlaws.com to access exclusive content and behind-the-scenes footage of BigMike, Chris and Jayme discussing these vital skills with Larkin. And for even more content, follow @BusinessOutlaws on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training and author of the book How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life. Tim was a Naval Intelligence officer who spent over a decade training the Special Forces in hand to hand combat methods for high intensity “kill or be killed” situations. He has spent the past 20 years developing a unique self-defense system, which focuses on using the human bodies most vulnerable points to ensure results regardless of the size or strength of the attacker. Tim has trained over 10,000 clients in over 52 countries.

The Most Effective Self-Protection Training in the World If you don't know the name Tim Larkin (@TFTTimLarkin), that's probably a good thing.  Why?  Because most civilians who come to him have already had a violent encounter and been a victim. Tim Larkin is the founder & creator of Target Focus Training, the world leader in […] The post Ep 050 – Tim Larkin | Sometimes Violence is the Answer – Part 1 appeared first on .

The Most Effective Self-Protection Training in the World If you don’t know the name Tim Larkin (@TFTTimLarkin), that’s probably a good thing.  Why?  Because most civilians who come to him have already had a violent encounter and been a victim. Tim Larkin is the founder & creator of Target Focus Training, the world leader in […] The post Ep 050 – Tim Larkin | Sometimes Violence is the Answer – Part 1 appeared first on .

We live in this society where there's "rules of etiquette"... but there aren't really "rules of etiquette" when someone's trying to kill you. Sometimes violence is the answer. "This is a key mind shift people need to take for their own self protection," Tim Larkin said. Tim's an American self-defense expert, the founder of Target Focus Training, and author of the "New York Times" bestselling book "Surviving The Unthinkable." And he'll teach you how to save your own life. Show Notes: "When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake" by Tim Larkin "Survive the Unthinkable: A Total Guide to Women's Self-Protection" by Tim Larkin "How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life" by Tim Larkin "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene "Abnormal Psychology" By Ronald J. Comer The 21-Foot Rule Pancho Villa Jason Bourne Movies The Sopranos A History of Violence Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

We live in this society where there’s “rules of etiquette”... but there aren’t really “rules of etiquette” when someone’s trying to kill you. Sometimes violence is the answer. “This is a key mind shift people need to take for their own self protection,” Tim Larkin said. Tim’s an American self-defense expert, the founder of Target Focus Training, and author of the “New York Times” bestselling book “Surviving The Unthinkable.” And he’ll teach you how to save your own life. Show Notes: “When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake” by Tim Larkin “Survive the Unthinkable: A Total Guide to Women's Self-Protection” by Tim Larkin “How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life” by Tim Larkin “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu “The 48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene “Abnormal Psychology” By Ronald J. Comer The 21-Foot Rule Pancho Villa Jason Bourne Movies The Sopranos A History of Violence Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When Violence is the answer, it’s the only answer.” - Tim Larkin. I always loved that quote. It’s misunderstood by people who don’t understand how predators think. Join me for a provocative talk with the creator of Target Focus Training and my friend Tim Larkin.

We’re often told violence is never the answer. My guest today would argue that not only is that idea wrong, it's also extremely dangerous. He says that sometimes violence is the answer, and that when it is, it’s the only answer.  His name is Tim Larkin and he’s a self-defense expert and the founder of Target Focus Training. Tim has trained military, law enforcement, and civilians on how to use violence to protect themselves. In his latest book, "When Violence Is the Answer," Tim makes a convincing case that civilians need to change their mindset about violence if they want to protect themselves and their family. Today on the show, Tim and I discuss what he means by violence and why it's often the only possible response to violence. He then goes into detail about the difference between antisocial aggression and asocial violence and how to respond to both. We then discuss why good people should study criminals on how to use violence more effectively. We end our conversation by exploring how knowing how to kill and maim people can counterintuitively make you a more peaceful and gentle man.

Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training and one of the world's foremost experts in self-protection.  Tim and Mark go back a long way, and Tim was formerly an intelligence officer with the Navy. He's trained various branches of the Spec Ops community on close combat. Tim is also the author of several books, including, most recently, "When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake." Tim teaches that it helps to focus on the similarities that every human body shares, so that we can learn the ways that all people will be vulnerable. This podcast is both informative and very counter-intuitive.  Listen to this episode to get an insight into how we avoid thinking about violence instead of learning it and where it fits in. 

Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training and one of the world's foremost experts in self-protection.  Tim and Mark go back a long way, and Tim was formerly an intelligence officer with the Navy. He’s trained various branches of the Spec Ops community on close combat. Tim is also the author of several books, including, most recently, “When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake.” Tim teaches that it helps to focus on the similarities that every human body shares, so that we can learn the ways that all people will be vulnerable. This podcast is both informative and very counter-intuitive.  Listen to this episode to get an insight into how we avoid thinking about violence instead of learning it and where it fits in. 

Tim Larkin is the world's leader in self defense and has worked with some of the most lethal humans on the planet, from Navy SEALs and military special forces to prison inmates and gang members. Today, he is here to transform your views on self-defense, violence, and martial arts training.  We discuss... 0:36: Tim tells his story of hanging with Navy SEALs and changing career paths into self protection 6:22: Tim talks about the transition to hand-to-hand combat in the U.S. military and his first exposure to the training style he would study for the rest of his life 17:48: The core principles of Tim’s Target Focus Training 20:18: The most important end goal in a self-defense situation 25:59: What types of aggression can you avoid and which ones do you have to get involved in? 27:23: How to prepare for the unknown aspects of self-defense 28:58: The difference between real violence and combat sports 29:51: “I need you learning how to tear apart the human body in a methodical way” 32:21: Why a lack of training makes people more violent 36:56: Why UFC and MMA don’t prepare you for real world situations 40:03: Self defense lessons from prison inmates and the world’s most dangerous gang members 48:49: What are the warnings signs of violence? 51:14: Tim gives a personal example how he handles potentially violent situations 54:10: “The 3 Day Test” and how you can decide whether or not to engage in an aggression 55:20: “I treat everyone like they are 6 seconds away from going on a shooting spree” 58:09: Why women MUST train in self defense 1:01:25: What happened when Tony Robbins went through Tim’s courses 1:05:10: Tim talks meditation, daily habits for success, and his favorite books 1:12:59: What lessons has Tim learned in building his own business? 1:15:45: Tim walks you through his day to day life and long term goals For more from Tim, check out his website at www.TimLarkin.com Learn more about his Target Focus Training at http://www.targetfocustraining.com/ Finally, you can find him on Twitter and Instagram @TFTTimLarkin This episode is brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performance. Every bag purchased provides one person with clean water for two years. Go to RenegadeRoastingCo.com now for the best tasting coffee anywhere. Use the coupon code JFS for 25% off your first order.

In this episode of Survival Dad, Buck chats with Tim Larkin, founder of Target Focus Training and developer of a hand-to-hand combat training system used by the US Navy Seals. Tim tells us about the drawbacks of using traditional martial arts instruction for real-world self-defense scenarios, and how his principle-based self-defense system helps you respond to any threat, regardless of its nature and location. In this no-holds-barred interview, Tim introduces you to how you can use fear to your advantage when facing threats much larger than yourself. You will also learn to distinguish between asocial and antisocial violence, and discover what Tim means when he says that sometimes violence is the only answer.

In this episode of Survival Dad, Buck chats with Tim Larkin, founder of Target Focus Training and developer of a hand-to-hand combat training system used by the US Navy Seals. Tim tells us about the drawbacks of using traditional martial arts instruction for real-world self-defense scenarios, and how his principle-based self-defense system helps you respond to any threat, regardless of its nature and location. In this no-holds-barred interview, Tim introduces you to how you can use fear to your advantage when facing threats much larger than yourself. You will also learn to distinguish between asocial and antisocial violence, and discover what Tim means when he says that sometimes violence is the only answer.

For nearly 20 years Target Focus Training founder and creator, Tim Larkin, has been well known in the self defense & close-combat training world but ‘under-the-radar’ to ordinary folks like you.   He’s the guy operations like the US Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and the US Border Patrol call in behind-the-scenes to teach them when it’s “kill-or-be-killed.”   Read the entire show notes, key takeaways and find business-boosting resources at www.aesnation.com/32

I talk to Tim Larkin, self-defense instructor and creator of Target Focus Training. We discuss why people need to get comfortable with violence if they want to survive a life-threatening encounter, the difference between anti-social bluff and asocial violence, and how studying the worst people in society can help us become better defenders of ourselves. And much, much more.