The PROT3CT Podcast
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.
Episodes

Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Your Mouth Is the Enemy!Be careful that your mouth does not write checks that your body can’t cash!We’ll talk about the dangers of anti-social aggression, participating in it, and how it can go horribly wrong for people.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Gun Disarms That Can Get You KilledWhile gun disarms can be a useful skill in self-defense, not all techniques are created equal. Some gun disarms can actually put you in more danger than if you had done nothing at all. #TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Medical Student Accidentally Turned Cartel Hunter: Tim Larkin & Ed CalderonThis is an interview I've wanted to do for a while now and I'm very excited to finally share it with all of you.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Avoidable Violence Examples You Need To UnderstandToday I want to share with you multiple examples of situations that were avoidable... but unfortunately, they turned violent.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
This is your secret self-defense toolDo you know what it is? I’ll discuss how to use the planet as your personal impact weapon and also analyze a fight footage that perfectly illustrates this.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Mistakes People Make When Buying Their First FirearmAnd why it’s so important to prioritize safety and comfort when selecting a gun.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Lessons From Prison Gangs - Tim Larkin PROT3CT: #31 Michael ThompsonMr. Thompson, forced to survive when sent to prison, became a member of the prison gang The Aryan Brotherhood.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Tim Larkin PROT3CT: #30 John NettlesWe discuss among other things, private military contractors involved in Ukraine, pulling out of Afghanistan, and working with people on the ground in other countries.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Tim Larkin PROT3CT: #29 Tony Weeks talks about Combat Sports vs. Street CrimeTony is a professional referee and officiator of boxing and combat sports and brought his passion for combat sports to the corrections system.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
A Navy Seal's View On Gun Fighting!I'm very fortunate to have been able to interview Bill Rapier, Sayoc Tactical, and Tom Kier. Now, I've finally been able to get Kyle DeFoor in on this.#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtectionFor better ways to protect yourself and your family go to:https://surviveviolence.com/?utm_source=youtubeFor more information on the courses we mentioned visit:https://targetfocustraining.com/self-defense-training/ Subscribe to The Tim Larkin Podcast on all major podcast platforms for more exhilarating discussions, expert insights, and powerful strategies that will transform your life.