Defensive Tactics with Johnny Lee Smith (episode 1 re-release)

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 Corporate Security Division. Approximately 200 Home Depot Corporate Security Officers receive SSGT OnGuard training annually.• 2015 – Served as an expert witness in…

Systemic Problems in Law Enforcement Training

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 under Keith Owen (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and a 5th degree Black Belt under Steve Hiscoe…

Decision and Resistive Based Training

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: Click HereEmail: Click HereVeteran Crisis: Dial 988 then press 1Cop Line: 800-267-5463Support the show

Don't Be Mediocre and healing through CBD

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 approved by the  President of the United States. He led major combat operations  ranging from protecting the interim Iraqi elected…

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

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 investigate they observed multiple knives behind the vehicle.  Deputies attempted to make contact with the owner of the…

Living Life as a Warrior

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 thousands of hours of instruction under numerous martial arts and combative systems – such as the Inosanto Systems, World Thai Boxing Association, Warriors Way International, and Sayoc Kali–…

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

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 with experience as an FBI Street Agent, Supervisor and Manager in a wide range…

Breathe for Law Enforcement with Master Rickson Gracie and Craig Husband

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 came with being his family’s last line of defense. Master Rickson moved to America in 1989…

Train For a Win

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: https://texaslawdawgspodcast.buzzsprout.com/Free seminar for Law Enforcement with Joshuah Chambers: Click HereConnect with Lorenzo Valdivia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceMultiplierForLawEnforcement Email: forcemultiplierDS@gmail.com Support the show

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

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 Combatives, LLCDo Hard Things Coaching and Consulting:Website: https://www.jaytiegs.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dohardthingsnation Do Hard Things Nation:  https://www.dohardthingsnation.comPodcast: Apple SpotifyConnect…