Three Survivors discuss what it has been like to go through and become survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and rape from a family member and a co-worker. The panelists are: Mickie Zada, Rena Romano and Bonnie Frank.Mickie ZadaWebsite:

Post shooting interview

Feb 28th, 2019 12m 16s

We don't always plan what's next but preparing for the future in key to self-protection. Part of what I have the pleasure of doing is to help other to be better prepared than they were yesterday. One way I do that is by training them in firearm

The Lost Episode: Jared Easley Interview

Feb 25th, 2019 19m 10s

My first ever interview... lost for 4 years! This is an interview with Jared Easley, host of the Starve The Doubts podcast and founder of the Podcast Movement Conference. We talk about child safety and how with only one second of free time, and

Interview with a new friend - Domestic Violence Sur-Thriver

Feb 24th, 2019 52m 52s

This episode is an interview with a new friend of mine. She shares about an abusive relationship she was in, how she survived, and things may help you help others or yourself.

Bathroom Remodel and the Bobble head doll

Feb 22nd, 2019 15m 39s

Recently we had to remodel our bathroom. One day I was talking with one of the subcontractors and he started telling me a story about his roommate and their neighbor. It is a humorous story of failed self-protection. Admittedly it's humorous be

Rena Romano - Sur-Thriver of a life of horror

Oct 25th, 2018 51m 26s

Rena Romano is a sur-thriver! Her life story will touch many hearts and encourage even more. Please listen all the way to the end to hear the most important part... the material that ties together everything that she shares.

A Highlander's facts of life

Oct 21st, 2018 30m 25s

Truth about self-defense in the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. I took a trip, 5000 miles, to and around the United Kingdom. While in the Highlands of Scotland I was talking with a genuine Highlander. We spoke of several things and then set

Being outside in the sunshine

Jul 18th, 2018 8m 48s

I went outside and ...

We Forgot

Jul 15th, 2018 10m 11s

While talking to the parent of one of my students, I realized I had forgotten an important lesson. I suspect that others in the firearms community have (or had, from time to time), forgotten this lesson... so here is an important reminder.

A stories from the trenches

May 9th, 2018 12m 38s

A couple stories from a man's life... A man who survived WWII and years in law enforcement. These are stories of Kelly McCann's Grandfather, a Marine.

Kelly McCann, Bruce Lee, and me

May 6th, 2018 14m 20s

Kelly McCann wrote a great book on Street Level self defense. In his book he shares some quotes of Bruce Lee. I think there is much to learn from both men. This episode is some of that material and some of what I've learned and realized and sha

Flying through the air and a mini-rant - Product & Book Review

Apr 30th, 2018 28m 45s

Brain Pad and Jeff Cooper. This episode starts with a short product review of Brainpad and why I am a fanatic about it. Thats actually a natural outcome of flying through the air. Following that is my book review of Jeff Cooper's book, Princip

a career of life, death, assault, rape, and what to do about it

Apr 15th, 2018 29m 51s

Interview of Rod Banks about the career choice of him and his mom. A choice that nearly resulted in his mom being murdered. We talk of life, death, assault, and rape. We talk about training and techniques and tools that cn get you the time that

Physical Requirements

Mar 28th, 2018 13m 27s

How fit do you need to be to train in Self-Protection?

Self-Protection and being a dad

Mar 21st, 2018 10m 54s

Thoughts of a protective dad

A Bit of a Rant

Mar 14th, 2018 16m 38s

A rant about the 2nd Amendment. Maybe I need to watch fewer YouTube videos. I've got some things here that may surprise you and some that may tic you off at me. I do care and I chose to post this anyway... Why?

Bullying

Mar 9th, 2018 22m 6s

Bullying. A plain and simple title to tell you exactly what this episode is about. This will eventually end up as episode 1 of this topic. Let me know if you want more.

Question: Church Carry? (Yes\No)

Feb 21st, 2018 14m 18s

Are you in favor or opposed to having a firearm at church?Let me know: [email protected] or 813.444.8258

Do You Fight Like a Girl?

Feb 19th, 2018 16m 59s

Fight Like a Girl is book that is in my Must Have, Must Read collection. It has excellent advise. While it doesn't have pictures, it does have stories. I love stories, don't you?

Indoor Shooting - Part 2

Feb 8th, 2018 26m 21s

This is the long awaited part 2. This file was misplaced for almost 2 years... sorry for the delay. This is the conclusion of my interview of Ken, the owner (at the time), of Indoor Shooting. Indoor Shooting is a shooting range in the Tampa are

Book Review - No Second Chance

Feb 1st, 2018 14m 47s

This episode is a book review of a book on my Must Own/Must Read list. No Second Chance: A Reality-Based Guide to Self-Defense by Mark Hatmaker. This is one of the books that hasshaped me and my Self-Protection Seminars.

Small Circle

Jan 25th, 2018 7m 40s

This episode is a book review of what I believe should be a foundational book in every martial artistslibrary: Small Circle Jujitsu by Wally Jay.

Food For Thought - Small things made a big impact

Jan 23rd, 2018 32m 34s

This episode I share a true story from the life of one of my karate students. This student spent the 1st four decades of her life living in abuse of every kind imaginable. When I met her she was like a shattered glass slipper. That changed/She

3 Conversations on a Couch - Part 3

Jan 18th, 2018 34m 48s

This episode is the 3rd of 3 that came from an hour and a half conversation I had with a friend, while sitting on a couch next to his home dojo. We always have great conversations. This time I had my digital recorder. We talked about a great ma