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 program is important. LAW ENFORCEMENT & SECURITY RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:• 2020 – Retained by Nationwide Law Firm as an expert consultant on the use of force• 2016 – Johnny Lee Smith developed the SSGT OnGuard Program for The Home Depot’s Corpor...

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 Knazan co-founded Invictus with Jason Rebsch in an effort to educate police officers and departments on the importance of Jiu Jitsu for law enforcement personnel. Ari has over 35 years experience in the martial arts and is a 1st degree black belt ...

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 defensive tactics, firearms, rifle, multiple ballistic shields. He has Patents in shoot back target systems (resistive firearms training), shield and firearm one handed reloaders.360 Gun Grappling System Connect with Lorenzo Valdivia: Facebook: Cl...

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 responders. He is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years of service. He has served on both traditional SEAL Teams, taught as a SEAL Sniper Instructor and served on Teams that specialized in undersea operations, who’s missions must be appr...

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 Vigo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a suspicious person. Units located a vehicle in the wood line east of Crews Place north of Illiana road. The vehicle had shattered windows and as deputies exited their vehicles to investi...

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 Trainer – Brandon brings a wealth of firsthand, real-world experience to his teaching.Brandon’s breadth of police experience is paralleled by his decades-long journey as a professional martial artist and instructor. With certifications, rankings, and tho...

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 Marine Security Guard at the US Embassy’s in Sophia, Bulgaria; Reykjavik, Iceland; Brussels, Belgium and Madrid, Spain.After graduating from the University of Maryland in 1979, Mr. Mireles entered on duty with the FBI. He is a 25-year veteran of the FBI wi...

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 around the Country.Master Rickson Gracie was born into Gracie Jiu Jitsu on November 21, 1959 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Master Rickson took on all challengers in bouts in the ring, on the street, and on the beach and carried the weight that ...

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 forensic Science Technician with a Masters of Science in forensic psychology. Joshuah is a Jiu Jitsu black belt and a former protection Agent for the Secretary of Defense.Texas Law Dawgs:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasLawDawgsPodcast/Website...

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 Career he has served as a K9 Officer for 12.5 years, SWAT for 11 years, and a shift commander of 52 officers and 4 sergeants. Marks bring a lot of experience and training to this weeks episode.Connect with Mark RandFacebook: Pyramid Combativ...