Welcome to the PROTCT!Self-protection expert and founder of Target Focus Training (TFT), teaching realistic violence prevention and personal safety strategies for over 30 years.Former military intelligence officer with specialized training in close combat scenarios.This podcast offers practical self defense knowledge focused on understanding when violence is avoidable, unavoidable, and how to respond effectively.
Do Groin Kicks Work?
I've been getting this question from you all, so I'm going to talk about groin kicks and their effectiveness. I'll cover trauma to the pelvic floor, and controlled environments…
I Want To Hear From You!
I've been getting a lot of requests for different types of videos, and I want to categorize them for you. I definitely want your input so that I can create the best content…
Clotheslining For Self Defense
You've seen it in the movies, WWE, and football. We're going to go over what a traditional clothesline looks like, go through a couple of examples, and then the biome…
Is The Headbutt Useful For Self-Defense?
Is that a smart thing to do? It's one of those classic hardcore moves you see in the movies, but the truth is that nobody wins with a headbutt. I'll give yo…
Attacking The Ear
Today we are going to discuss strike to the ear, and how it may be used in your self-defense. I'm going to explain the types of injuries and give some examples.
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Self-Defense: Roman Empire Fighting Tactics
The fantastic thing about the Roman Empire is the amount of text that is available and still relevant today with regards to weapons, training, and method…
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #22 - Steve Sanders & Genghis Cohen
Steve Sanders & Genghis Cohen have a unique training program adapted to our times, self-defense, and new gun owners.
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Attacking The Solar Plexus
Have you ever had the wind knocked out of you? Have you ever caught a ball in your gut as a kid?
We're going to discuss the Solar Plexus, and how it relates to self-defen…
Why Sports Head Injuries Are Important For Your Own Self-Defense
I'm going to cover something here that is really important regarding your self-defense and injury to the human body.
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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #21 - Bill Rapier (Pt 3)
In Part 3 we end with discussing how he started with BUDS, some straightforward gun stuff, and training clients on the red dot.
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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #21 - Bill Rapier (Pt 2)
In Part 2 we discuss training civilians, training pace, equipment issues, and what it actually means to fight for your life.
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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #21 - Bill Rapier (Pt 1)
We have 11 million new gun owners this year, but I'm really shocked about how many people buy firearms and then get absolutely no training.
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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #20 - Ron Engleman (Pt 3)
This is a three-part interview.
In Part 3 we cover Krav Maga, where it is right now, and where it is going to go.
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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #20 - Ron Engleman (Pt 2)
You often hear about how the Israelis really understand violence.
Ron Engleman is actually over there, he’s training and is still training military pe…
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #20 - Ron Engleman (Pt 1)
You often hear about how the Israelis really understand violence, and they prepare accordingly. When it comes to hand-to-hand, perhaps the most well-kno…
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #19 - Marc MacYoung (Pt 3)
In Part 3 today we conclude the interview with more thoughts on self-defense and the legal system's point of view on it.
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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #19 - Marc MacYoung (Pt 2)
In Part 2 today we talk about authoritarianism, crime statistics, the Rittenhouse case, and vigilantism.
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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #19 - Marc MacYoung (Pt 1)
When I was writing my latest book I needed to look up crime stats. What I found was pretty wild, and I'm going to share that with you.
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Custody Battle Goes HORRIBLY Wrong
Today we will be going to Lubbock, TX to see the results of a child custody dispute that goes horribly wrong. Many people have sent me the video asking for my com…
Came over as an immigrant from Russia, dirt poor, all of that. Up from his bootstraps, he owns multiple successful businesses.
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