The Self Defense Show - Defend Yourself.

 He began studying Goju-Ryu Karate when he was around 7 or 8 years old, and achieved his first Dan grade when he was about 17.  Now 23, he has  tried a number of different Martial Arts to varying degrees which are Judo, Jiu Jutsu, BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Kick Boxing, Boxing, Kendo, and HEMA. He also enjoy studying Self Defence Theory, Tim also has a great blog at Identitydefence.blog, he shares educational pieces, as well as his personal thoughts and feelings on relevant topics and book reviews to help others . Check it out!Click here to Contact Tim.

Join me for an cerebral interview on Self Defense with  Rory Miller. He has been a Corrections Officer, a Sergeant, a Tactical Team member and a Tactical Team Leader; he has taught corrections and enforcement personnel skills from first aid to physical defense to crisis communication and mental health, from his west coast home to Baghdad.  He is also Author of “Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence” and a few other things.Contact me: rory@chirontraining.comCheck out my blog at chirontraining.blogspot.com

Join me in this enjoyable conversation into the world of Gracie Barra, with humble Black Belt Mauricio Grudsky.  As a lifelong practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mauricio shares the intellectual and spiritual fortitude needed to increase your ability to progress at BJJ, as well as physical tips needed to perform at the highest level.Although soft-spoken in manner, his comprehension of the complexity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and intensity of training in Vale Tudo with world champions and the globally recognized Gracie family provides insight to his dangerous skill level as a fighter.Mauricio was granted his Black Belt by Professors Rodrigo Clark and Juan Pablo Garcia, he is the first Chilean to earn a black belt under the Gracie Barra banner.

Sensei Billy training and teaching of multiple disciplines provides a unique perspective of Self-Defense and defense of others.  He also provides a wealth of knowledge to the business side of a career in Self-Defense training.Successful trainer on communications, assertiveness, and self defense skills. Helping men, women, and children achieve their martial arts and personal goals. Focusing on “Life Skills” a teaching of self-discipline, self control, and self esteem. These principles, instilled and reinforced within the protocols of the martial arts, empower people to become responsible, productive leaders in their communities.Contact Info:Instagram: senseibillyLinked In- Billy Bilal Malik

Join me and Ross Salanoa as we discuss the importance of defending your mindset. Ross is just starting his journey as a Bow Hunter, but has with enthusiasm and intelligence in his quiver, he's sure to become a skilled hunter quickly.Are you spending time defending your mind as much as your physical well-being?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the Government decided to confiscate your firearm? What's the immigration process to enter the country?Join me as Nigel answers the questions and more. Nigel was born in England, went through the immigration process in France, and now lives as a citizen in America. He provides a unique perspective to how immigrants view Americans, and offers a great reminder of how fortunate and blessed we are to live in the United States of America.

Zach Freeman,  who as a Black Belt in Traditional Jiu Jitsu still prefers to avoid violence encounters. Has a concealed weapons permit, but chooses to not to carry his firearm. Zach  continues to hone his sense of intuition to guide his life, join us to understand how living a life focused on peace and love, has become important to someone who has also spent his life learning to be dangerous.

Do you want to know how to manage your fear?    Why do we flinch?Coach Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics and combatives industry for almost four decades and is one of the only Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports and the military & law enforcement sector.Free guide MAKING FRIENDS WITH FEAR The GARAGE GYM SELF-DEFENSE - Online training with me ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL SAFETY - 2-hour LIVE online courseLink to KNOW FEAR podcastAlbum on my websiteFacebook albumsInstagram personalInstagram training pageWebsiteTraining CalendarMusic: Myster Su'a

Sex Trafficking is the fastest growing Criminal Enterprise Worldwide. Listen to heart wrenching stories from this courageous organization that are on the front lines of the fight against Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery.Find out how you can help join the fight.SINCE BEING FOUNDED IN DECEMBER 2013,Operation Underground Railroad has gathered the world's experts in extraction operations and in anti-child trafficking efforts to bring an end to child slavery. O.U.R.'s Ops Team consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world.Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins.It is time for private citizens and organizations to rise up and help. It is our duty as a free and blessed people.https://www.facebook.com/OURrescuehttps://twitter.com/ourrescuehttps://www.youtube.com/user/OURrescuehttps://www.instagram.com/ourrescue/https://www.pinterest.com/ourrescue/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slave-stealer/id1079271584

Join us to hear Joe's personal experiences as he travels the state as a medical equipment representative and uses his firearm, intuition and his martial arts background to protect himself and his co-worker.

Bermudez Firearms Training is dedicated to providing high quality training to become educated about firearms, firearms safety, self-defense, firearms maintenance, and the right to keep and bear arms.  Join us to hear Mike's perspective on firearms training and firearm safety.  facebook.com/BermudezFirearmsTraining

Why are women more likely to be targeted? How can eye contact be used in Self-Defense?​With more than 25 years of extensive experience in the martial arts and self-defense, Mr. Borter created ABC Women’s Self-Defense to fill a need for a functional, practical, and easy to learn women’s self-protection and empowerment program. Currently taught in 14 countries, this program has been widely taught to thousands of women and is a fun, popular, and critically acclaimed program.He holds the rank of 6th degree Black Belt and the title of "Professor" in the martial arts and holds Black Belt ranks in a number of martial arts including Modern Jujitsu, Small Circle Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Kyusho-Jitsu. He is a certified Full Instructor in the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association, holds certifications in Filipino and Chinese Locking Principles, Kuntao Kali, and Instructor Certifications in Military Combatives and Police Defensive Tactics. He is a Certified Instructor for Raven Tactical Systems International, an Instructor and Study group Leader for SAMI Combat Systems International, and a Certified Master Instructor and the US Representative for KEAT Tactical Ops, a world-renowned defensive tactics and security organization. He is the Director and Head Instructor of the PressurePoint Self-Defense (PPSD) System and PressurePoint Defense Tactics (PPDT) Systems, offers instruction and certification for law enforcement and civilians in the use of the Kubotan Self-Defense Keychain, and is an internationally recognized self-defense instructor. In 1997, Mr. Borter was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame for "Outstanding Contributions to the Martial Arts".​The Spear System - Tony Blauerabcwomensselfdefense.com jbjujitsu@aol.com 

Do you know which firearm to use inside your home? What do you do in knife fight?Jeff Smoley is a US Army veteran, former bouncer, former private security provider, former military contractor, retired IT expert & computer engineer, martial arts teacher (Traditional Jujutsu 4th degree black belt & Bagua Zhang) & Real World Self Defense expert with training since 1960.NRA certified instructor Workplace Violence & Active Shooter Response certified trainer.Reflex Protect ISR.Phone: 954-471-1337 (Phone is off when classes in session. E-mail is the best way to contact us.)E-mail: Link Here.

Are you willing to put yourself in uncomfortable situations to improve your skills? How does Krav Maga help with Self Defense? Sue is a certified Expert Level Kravmaga Worldwide Instructor. She traveled to the Kravmaga Worldwide National Headquarters in Los Angeles, and was certified as an instructor by the best Krav Maga instructors in the world. She is presently the highest level female Krav Maga Instructor in the midwestShe has consistently trained in many different arts including Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Arnis, Jeet Kun Do, Pressure Point Fighting (member of The Dragon Society) Israeli Tactical Knife, Aikido, Capoeira and weapons defenses to name a few. She is also a personal trainer specializing in, self defense, stamina, strength training, endurance, and fight preparation.Sue provides an interesting perspective on learning to utilize your Aggression to survive. https://www.instagram.com/ilkravmaga/https://www.youtube.com/user/garstkisuehttps://twitter.com/kravmagail_https://www.facebook.com/KravMagaIllinoisChicago/

What type of modifications should make to your pistol? How do you decide which firearm to purchase?Join Alex and myself and we cover these questions and many others...Alex Ng, is an Idaho transplant now living in Washington State. He offers a fresh and educated perspective on being new to the 2A community and owning a number of firearms. Also learn about the different tactical gear he reviews.Find Alex on Facebook and on his Youtube Channel: DJ NUGmusic : Mysta Su'a

What can you do if  your child is being bullied? How do you choose the right training? Join Martin and myself as we answer these questions and many more...For over 15 plus years, Martin has trained in many different gyms throughout the Philadelphia area. A few off those include Daddis Fight Camps in Philadelphia, owned by Brad Daddis, Cool Hearts Muay Thai in Philadelphia with Rigel Balsalmico as Head Coach, Stay Fly Muay Thai in Philadelphia by Justin Greskiewicz, Balance Studios Muay Thai in Philadelphia under Phil Miglarese. Balance is where Martin started training/teaching Strength – Conditioning and Muay Thai classes… but he was also a student their.  He worked with the best of the best and some new up and comers came to find that his 20 year old mind was not agreeing with his aged adulthood body.​Martin has a background in strength and conditioning and personal training.  He graduated from National Personal Training Institute under the owner Barry Fritz.  Martin has also coached football for Pop Warner Little League and high school football for over 10 years. He was assistant head coach at the Warminster Pioneers, Hatboro Hawks, Mc Devitt HS, Upper Dublin Cardinals, and currently coaching at the Lower Makefield Football Association. He also is a coach in the NFL Play 60 program.Contact Martin at https://www.cobrabuckspa.com/Also follow Martin on all Social Media platformsmusic: Mysta Su'a

Do you Polynesians make good MMA fighters? Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu help Law Enforcement Officers? Join Aaron Reis and myself as we discuss these topics and more.Coach Reis is the Owner and Head Trainer at Fusion MMA.  He has over 30+ Years in Martial Arts training and almost 20 years in Jiu Jitsu earning his Jiu Jitsu Black Belt in 2009.  He is a multiple time World Karate Champion as well as a Submission Grappling Champion.  He has been training amateur & professional fighters for many years and has met and trained with some of the worlds best athletes and fighters from NFL athletes to UFC super stars, he is constantly looking to improve his students and fighters abilities.Check Out @fusionmma_jiujitsu on InstagramFusion MMA 2746 E 850 NSt. George, UT 435-652-1501music: Mysta Su'a

Ever wondered which Martial Arts discipline is best for Self-Defense? Want to learn some basic shooting tips from a Sniper Instructor? Join my interview with Alain Burrese who is an Author, Speaker, Personal Security Expert, Safety and Self-defense Instructor. He is the author of Hard-Won Wisdom From The School Of Hard Knocks: How To Avoid A Fight And Things To Do When You Can’t Or Don’t Want To.  The book has a foreword by Marc “Animal” MacYoung.Alain’s military background includes two years as a paratrooper with an Infantry Battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., and working as a sniper instructor at the 2nd Infantry Division Scout Sniper School at Camp Casey, South Korea.  Alain created the Survive and Defend website to help accomplish his goal of helping people take responsibility for their own safety, and teaching them how to be safe and defend themselves if needed. Through the membership site, blog articles, YouTube videos, Facebook page, and live presentations, Alain is helping more and more people all the time. He hopes you will enjoy this site and meet him at one of his live events. But above all, he hopes you stay safe.Finnd Alain Burrese on all social media platforms: FB, Instagram, Twitter, & Linked InMusic: Myster Su'a

Do you know what to do if your car is attacked by a mob? How would you handle a home invasion? In the 1st episode of the this podcast, We answer these questions and others with Scott Kirshner, owner of Dedicated Threat Solutions. Scott served as a Certified Firearms Instructor, Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor and Use of Force Instructor. He has facilitated classes on: Use of Force, Tactical Mindset, Verbal De-escalation, Crisis Prevention, OC Spray, Expandable Baton, Handcuffing, Searches, Safety Policies, Applied Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Low-Light Shooting, Force-on-Force, Judgmental Shooting, Active Killer Incidents, Surviving Violent Encounters and other courses, as well as author of many books focused on Self-Defense.Mr. Kirshner has worked with numerous municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. He has trained with the FBI SWAT Team – Phoenix Division, Phoenix Police Department, SureFire Institute, Proactive Training Institute, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Pima County Sheriff’s Office and many other government and private agencies on topics to include: Officer Survival, Active Shooter Intervention, Force-on-Force Training, Shoot House Instructor, Law Enforcement First Responder, Building Clearing, School Violence, Workplace Violence, Flashbang Operator, Tactical Scouting and others. Mr. Kirshner is a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Association.Mr. Kirshner has also received specialized training on the topics of: Sex Offenders, Domestic Violence Offenders, Mental Health Offenders, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Motivational Interviewing, Risk and Needs Assessments, Public Information Officer Training, numerous Leadership Schools, Faculty Skills Development, Advanced Faculty Skills Development and Curriculum and Lesson Plan Development. Mr. Kirshner has a Master of Education in Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Business.Mr. Kirshner can be contacted at: info@dedicatedthreatsolutions.comContact info for Scott Kirshnerwww.dedicatedthreatsolutions.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Scott-Kirshner/e/B00R6EBWZ0https://www.facebook.com/DedicatedThreatSolutions/music: Myster Su'a

This podcast will provide interviews with a diverse range of individuals who have either devoted a portion of their life to the study and practice of self-defense, either through a martial arts discipline, or the use of firearms or other weapons or have more recently decided to place a focus on self-defense for themselves and others. During the interviews we'll discuss cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and the overall mindset of individuals who dedicate themselves or are now dedicating some time and effort to the preparation and prevention of dangerous situations and violent encounters. We will also be discussing theories and strategies for the average individuals to adopt in order to increase their abilities of protecting themselves and others. The overall intention of the information shared and gathered is to heighten the awareness of the importance and responsibility each individual has to "defend yourself", as well as add to the education of the numerous methods available for self-defense.