The PROT3CT Podcast

#169 - The Difference Between Male & Female Groin Strikes

Does a groin strike work differently on women than men?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked - and the answer might surprise you.
In this video, I show you REAL MMA FOOTAGE of both male and female fighters taking direct hits to the pelvic floor.
I break down the physiological reasons behind these responses and explain the truth about targeting this vulnerable area.

#168 - Women's Sixth Sense for Danger: Converting Fear Into a Self Protection Superpower

Most self-defense training fails women by ignoring their natural advantage. In this revealing analysis, Tim Larkin examines insights from both comedian Louis CK and Jocko Willink about women's heightened awareness of potential violence.
You'll discover why women naturally assess unfamiliar men as potential threats and how this intuition—often dismissed as paranoia—is actually their greatest self-protection asset. Tim explains why traditional self-defense that trains women to be "bigger, faster, stronger" misses the point entirely, and reveals how to transform this awareness from a source of fear into a genuine superpower.
This isn't about male toxicity—it's about acknowledging a reality that can save lives when properly understood and applied. Learn how to leverage this advantage instead of being controlled by fear.

#167 - The Uncomfortable Truth Of A Peaceful Society

Most self-protection advice fails because it ignores the fundamental reality of human nature.
In this video, Tim Larkin breaks down a crucial insight shared by Naval Ravikant on Chris Williamson's Modern Wisdom podcast that explains why violence (or the threat of it) underpins even the most peaceful societies. Y
ou'll discover why understanding real human nature is your best protection and see examples that proves how safe societies actually work.

#166 - Don't Make This Fatal Mistake in Self Defense Situations

Security footage analysis of a confrontation gone wrong.
See the critical mistake of when ineffective defensive action led to tragic consequences.
Discover why controlling the threat immediately is crucial when you have no other option. This isn't about fighting - it's about survival when violence finds you.

#165 - The Most Underrated Self Defense Target

Discover a target on the human body that delivers devastating results yet remains largely ignored in most self defense training.
This simple strike can cause an attacker to immediately lose consciousness - and I'll show you REAL footage proving it works in both street confrontations and professional fighting.

#164 - The controversial truth about surviving armed attacks

Is everything you've learned about handling armed attackers WRONG?
I'm challenging conventional wisdom with this real-world security footage that proves what ACTUALLY works.
This isn't theory. This isn't sport. This is survival.
If you've been focusing on the wrong threat in violent encounters, you're putting yourself at serious risk.

#163 - How Criminals Use Simple Tools to Catch Victims Off-Guard

In today's analysis, I examine a concerning technique I've observed in my global security work - what I refer to as an "assist takedown." This footage demonstrates how quickly someone can incapacitate a completely unaware person using just a simple accessory. Notice the approach from behind, the quick motion, and how the victim immediately loses balance - simultaneously falling and experiencing pressure to sensitive nerve points in the neck.
What makes this technique particularly concerning is it combines two elements: first, it uses the person's own center of gravity against them by disrupting their balance, causing them to fall. Second, it applies pressure to areas with important nerve clusters, causing a rapid temporary loss of awareness.
Watch the victim's movements - you can see the moment they transition from alertness to disorientation as pressure is applied. The entire incident takes just seconds, after which the person is easily moved away. The lesson here isn't about this specific technique - it's about understanding how critical situational awareness is to your personal security. This person never saw what was happening because they weren't scanning their environment. No physical skill would have helped because they missed the critical first step of self-protection: awareness.
For a comprehensive approach to developing heightened situational awareness and other self-protection skills, visit surviveviolence.com to access my 11-module program. Remember: The most concerning situations are the ones you never see coming.

#162 - The 3-Second Subway Confrontation That Ended in Tragedy

In today's analysis, I examine one of the most tragic examples of why violence is always unpredictable - regardless of your intentions when it begins. This viral Philadelphia subway confrontation demonstrates a truth I've taught for decades: once physical contact occurs, you have absolutely no control over the outcome. What began as posturing between two men ended with one falling onto the tracks as a train approached.
Notice the size difference - the larger man likely felt confident in his physical advantage. Yet it was the smaller man's single move that created a fatal momentum shift, demonstrating that size alone provides false security when balance and environment become factors. Neither man woke up that morning planning for this outcome. One is now potentially facing manslaughter charges, the other severely injured or worse. And for what? A completely avoidable subway confrontation.
There are no technical lessons here - only the stark reminder that violence is unpredictable and must be justified by truly being devoid of choice. This wasn't self-defense - it was ego, followed by tragedy. For a comprehensive approach to avoiding violence entirely while being prepared to protect yourself when truly necessary, visit surviveviolence.com and access my 11-module program designed to keep you and your family safe. Remember: The consequences of violence are always worse than you imagine. Avoid the avoidable.

#161 - The Difference Between Being Right and Being Safe

I examine a confrontation that was 100% avoidable - and demonstrates why understanding human nature is your most valuable self-protection skill.
This footage shows what happens when someone decides to be the "hall monitor" and moves a stranger's parked bike without permission. The bike owner's response was swift, violent, and completely disproportionate - a textbook example of how quickly an everyday interaction can escalate to serious injury. What's the lesson? You never know who you're dealing with or what kind of day they've had. This "enforcer" may have been the fifth person to confront the bike owner that day - becoming the unfortunate recipient of accumulated rage. Understanding human psychology and reading people correctly could have prevented this entire incident.
This is why I consistently recommend books like Robert Greene's "Laws of Human Nature" and "48 Laws of Power" - they teach you to recognize and navigate human behavior as it actually is, not as we wish it to be.
For a comprehensive approach to minimizing violence in your life through better awareness and human nature skills, visit surviveviolence.com for my 11-module program. Remember: Sometimes being nice is your best self-defense strategy.

#160 - The Elbow Strike Nobody Saw Coming (Until It Was Too Late)

In today's analysis, I break down a textbook example of a devastatingly efficient elbow strike - and the potentially life-altering consequences that followed. Close-quarters combat presents unique challenges, but this footage demonstrates how proper body mechanics can generate fight-ending power even in confined spaces. The technical execution was flawless - the aftermath was anything but.
What makes this video particularly valuable is seeing the preparation signals most people miss - the clenched fist, the weight shift, the timing selection. These are the subtle indicators that violence is imminent that could save your life in a real confrontation. But this analysis goes deeper than technique. I introduce you to my "Three-Day Rule" - would either of these young men, three days later, say this confrontation was worth potentially ending one life and destroying another? Absolutely not. When concrete walls and floors enter the equation, even "just a fight" can turn deadly in an instant.
The environment matters as much as the technique. For a complete plan to minimize violence in your life, visit surviveviolence.com to access my 11-module program designed to protect you and your family from these situations entirely. Remember: The best self-defense isn't about having the perfect elbow strike - it's about never needing to use it.