This week on Force Multiplier we talk with Johnny Lee Smith, 5th Degree BJJ black belt and founder of Strategic Self- Defense and Gunfighting Tactics, about defensive tactics training. We discuss mindset and why an effective defensive tactics

Systemic Problems in Law Enforcement Training

Sep 7th, 2022 59m 48s

This week we talk to Ari Knazan. We went beyond the typical “why cops should train”. We discuss some of the systemic problems in law enforcement in regard to training, types of training available and our pet peeves we see in our profession. Ari

Decision and Resistive Based Training

Aug 31st, 2022 50m 36s

This week we talk to Daniel Spychalski. We discuss decision and resistive based police training, inadequate training, perfect outcome expectations.Daniel is a Multiple Martial art black belts, mixed martial arts, Police Instructor certified in

Don't Be Mediocre and healing through CBD

Aug 10th, 2022 1h 6m

This week we talk to William Branum with Naked Warrior Recovery. We discuss the benefits of CBD and why being Mediocre is never ok.Founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on the recovery of veterans and first responde

Officer Involved Shooting, Mental Health and Training for Stress Performance with Elias Donker

Jul 27th, 2022 1h 10m

This weeks episode is brought to you by Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting. This week we talk to Elias Donker. We discuss his involvement in a OIS, Mental Health and Training for Stress Performance. On April 11, 2020, deputies with the Vig

Living Life as a Warrior

Jul 20th, 2022 53m 1s

This week we talk to Brandon Bennett. We discuss living life as a warrior.Brandon Bennett as been supporting his community as a Tulsa police officer since 1992 – including roles as Burglary Detective, Special Operations, and Defensive Tactics T

1986 Miami Firefight, Five Minutes that Changed the Bureau, with Ed Mireles

Jul 13th, 2022 1h 36m

This week we talk to Edmundo Mireles, Jr.. We discuss the 1986 Miami Firefight and how that event change law enforcement. Mr. Mireles was born in Alice, Texas and raised in Beeville, TX. In 1971 he enlisted in the US Marines. He served as a Mar

Breathe for Law Enforcement with Master Rickson Gracie and Craig Husband

Jul 6th, 2022 57m 16s

This weeks episode is brought to you by Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting. This week we talk to Master Rickson Gracie and Craig Husband. We discuss Master Rickson's breathing philosophies and how he is using them to train First Responders

Train For a Win

Jun 29th, 2022 59m 18s

This weeks Episode is brought to you by Texas Law Dawgs Podcast. This week we talk to Joshuah Chambers. We discuss training for a win, dual conditioning and training the fear out.Joshuah is a Special Agent in the United States Army. He is a fo

The Best Way To Deal With Violence Is To Be Good At It!

Jun 22nd, 2022 1h 3m

This weeks episode is brought to you by Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting. This week we talk to Mark Rand. We discuss the best way to deal with violence.Mark has spent 24 years as a Law Enforcement Officer. Surig his Law Enforcement Caree

Lessons from Officer Involved Shooting with Lester Gherardini

Jun 15th, 2022 54m 41s

This weeks Episode is brought to you by Texas Law Dawgs Podcast. This week we talk to Lester Gherardini. We discuss and how we turned to physical fitness to help him after an Officer involved shooting.Lester "Les" Gherardini grew up in Las Veg

Will Your Training Survive the Pavement?

Jun 8th, 2022 1h 3m

This week we talk to Rob Magao is the founder, owner and head instructor of the Officer Survival Series. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience, Rob has worked in various units to include; patrol, SRO, conservation law-enforcement, st

Calm in the Storm While Getting Punched in the Face.

Jun 1st, 2022 1h 3m

We discuss a few topics with Jason that include remaining Calm in the Storm While Getting Punched in the Face.Jason is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and former Police Officer of 11 years. During his career he has primarily worked patrol and

Rex Larson Story of Survival (Part 2)

May 25th, 2022 1h 20m

Part 2 as we talk to Rex Larson. Rex Shares his story of when a suspect shot him 2X with a shotgun and how training kicked in to save his life.Rex Larson was born in Rolla, Missouri. When he turned 20 years old, he enrolled in the Sheriff’s Aca

Rex Larson Story of Survival (Part 1)

May 18th, 2022 37m 50s

This week we talk to Rex Larson. Rex Shares his story of when a suspect shot him 2X with a shotgun and how training kicked in to save his life.Rex Larson was born in Rolla, Missouri. When he turned 20 years old, he enrolled in the Sheriff’s Aca

Corrections and Training

May 12th, 2022 1h 8m

This week we talk to Jacob Hillis and Will Randolph, who serve as Correction Officers. We discuss the importance of training as Corrections Officer and how to provide training when your budget may be small.Jacob W. Hillis has been involved in l

Philosophies with Master Carlos Machado

May 4th, 2022 1h 19m

This week we talk to Master Carlos Machado (Jiu jitsu 8th degree). We discuss Master Machado's career as a BJJ practitioner and what he contributes to being successful in an art that most quit in-The price we pay if we are to go beyond mediocr

What's Your Exit Strategy?

Apr 27th, 2022 53m 29s

This week we talk to Kerry Murakami, We discuss having an exit strategy and more!Kerry retired from from Law Enforcement after 28 years of law enforcement in the Chicago area. He is a Defensive tactics instructor and Scenario based training in

Married, Law Enforcement and Training

Apr 20th, 2022 42m

This week we talk to Jason and Megan Alsatt. We discuss being married and Law Enforcement Officers. Jason has been in Law Enforcement for 20 years. During those 20 years he has served as a patrol deputy, Field Training Officer, a founding membe

When Training Kicks In

Apr 6th, 2022 42m 24s

This week we talk to Sam Muzayen. We discuss his time as a United States Marine and how he credits his time in the Marine Corps to saving his life when a drunk driver pinned him between his patrol car and hers.Sam is a Marine Corps and Law Enfo

Creating an Effective Defensive Tactics Program

Mar 30th, 2022 48m 47s

This week we talk to Randy Wark. We discuss creating an effective DT program.Randy is a Corporal in North Carolina with 14 years of Law Enforcement experience in two states, North Carolina and Virginia.) Randy is the Lead Defensive Tactics Inst

Mandatory Training within Your Department

Mar 23rd, 2022 40m 9s

This week we talk to Deputy Chief Brad Leonard. We discuss Establishing a defensive a tactics program and getting buy in from leadership for your program.Deputy Chief Leonard has been in Law Enforcement for 19 years. He currently is the deputy

Building a training plan

Mar 16th, 2022 48m 31s

This week we talk to Ray Beshirs. We discuss building a training plan within your department and response to resistance. Ray served for 23 Years as a Texas Police Officer.Master Peace Officer LicenseOver 17 Years of police teaching experienceEx

How do we get Officers to train?

Mar 9th, 2022 1h 2m

This week to talk to Rob Magao (Pronounced May-Go). We discuss how to effectively bring Officers to training within your department.Rob brings 25 years in law-enforcement, 18 years in SWAT. He has worked patrol, traffic, street crimes, narcoti

Use Your Assets Wisely

Mar 2nd, 2022 48m 34s

This week we talk to Ben with Redbeard Combatives. We discuss his program, the need to understand the fight, being a well rounded Police Officer and using your assets wisely.Ben has over 14 years of experience working with the U.S. Government a