My guest today is David Amerland: journalist, author, consultant, five-time national British Taekwondo champion, technology guru, and spokeman for the Darebee online fitness initiative.Topics Include- What the Darebee project is, and how D

015 - Leadership Communication Skills

Feb 8th, 2017 38m 26s

In this episode, I chat with Ita Olsen, one of the world’s leading authorities on speech and human communications. She coaches executives, entertainers, and even regular folks to improve their vocal skills and to become more effective and more

014 - Rethinking Personal Security

Jan 4th, 2017 1h 56m

In this episode, my guest is Benjamin Drader, creator of the Combatives Personal Protection System - a highly intensive and comprehensive training program that incorporates physical fitness, defensive tactics, situational awareness, verbal de-e

013 - SEAL & Deadliest Warrior

Nov 7th, 2016 1h 29m

In this episode, I interview Colin L. Palmer, a former Navy SEAL and Blackwater security contractor. Colin was one of two SEALs who appeared on the “Navy SEALs vs. Israeli Commandos” episode of Deadliest Warrior (SEALs won, by the way). Colin

012 - Improving Tactics, Training & Thinking

Oct 13th, 2016 1h 41m

In this episode, I interview "The Tactical Philosopher," Lou Hayes Jr. Lou spent 16 years working in SWAT, and is an innovative police trainer working in the Chicago area, whose bold efforts (and prolific writing) on the subjects of learning sc

011 - Israeli Security Concepts

Aug 30th, 2016 1h 21m

In this episode, I speak to Ami Toben, a veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces, and director of consulting and training for HighCom Security Services, an elite private security firm based in the Oakland/San Franscisco Bay Area. Ami writes exten

010 - "Range 15" And The Veteran-Civilian Divide

Aug 19th, 2016 1h

In this episode, I chat with Anthony Curtis, an Army combat veteran who served in Iraq, about the veteran-produced zombie comedy, "Range 15." As it turned out, discussing "Range 15" opened the door to a great conversation about the many challen

009 - Church And Corporate Security

Aug 14th, 2016 53m 58s

In this episode, I chat with Stuart Fishbeck, owner of Consectra Enterprises, a security training firm in Colorado. Stuart noticed that there were a multitude of firearms trainers in his area, but nobody offering instruction in de-escalation, c

008 - Left Of Bang

Jun 30th, 2016 1h 12m

In this episode, I talk to Patrick Van Horne, CEO and co-founder of the CP Journal, and co-author of "Left of Bang: How The Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life." Patrick shares a wealth of valuable and useful information about

007 - Parkour Strength Training

Apr 13th, 2016 30m 19s

In this episode, I talk to Ben Musholt, a martial artist, parkour coach, and co-author of the new book, “Parkour Strength Training: Overcome Obstacles for Fun and Fitness.” He shared some fascinating insights into the development of "ninja skil

006 - Septuagenarian Krav Maga Black Belt

Dec 2nd, 2015 15m

In this episode, I chat with Jim, a gentleman who started training in Krav Maga at the age of 62, and just passed his level 7 test (second-degree black belt) at the age of 73. If you're not familiar with Krav Maga, you need to know that the vas

005 - Strength Training for Fighters

Dec 2nd, 2015 16m 4s

In this episode, I talk to Will Kuenzel, a strength and conditioning coach who works with a lot of MMA fighters, police officers, athletes, and other people who need to be strong without letting their strength training compromise their other ac

004 - Unarmed Self-Defense

Dec 2nd, 2015 16m 11s

In this episode of the Civilian Weapons Tactics Podcast, I speak with a highly qualified Krav Maga instructor about training in unarmed self-defense.Topics Discussed- Why people who carry guns still need to train in unarmed self-defense.-

003 - 1960s Special Forces

Dec 2nd, 2015 26m 59s

In this episode, I talk with an Army Special Forces veteran who served in Vietnam in 1964, as well as in Operation Powerpack against the Communist forces of Che Guevarra in the Dominican Republic in 1965.Topics Discussed- Why he, as an immi

002 - Situational Awareness

Dec 2nd, 2015 21m 53s

In this episode, I talk with a SWAT commander about situational awareness. What can regular people do to improve their awareness of potentially dangerous situations, and then respond accordingly?Topics Discussed- Keeping your partner on you

001 - Krav Maga

Dec 2nd, 2015 22m 37s

In this episode, I talk to a SWAT commander about why he chose Krav Maga as the defensive tactics system for his police department and himself.Topics Discussed- Krav Maga vs. classical martial arts- Benefits of Krav Maga- Lack of defensiv

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