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.

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Episodes

Sunday Oct 20, 2024

Best Hollywood Movies For Self-defense?Yes, we're going to where celebrities denounce guns and violence, and then hypocritically make their money glorifying it.But here are 3 movies where I think they got it right…#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.

#81 - Tom Kier (Pt 3)

Thursday Oct 17, 2024

Thursday Oct 17, 2024

Tim Larkin PROT3CT #12 - Tom Kier (Pt 3)If you have yet to see parts 1 or 2 please watch those before this.In Part 3 we're going to continue the feeder/receiver concept and then close out with some really relevant material.#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.

#81 - Tom Kier (Pt 2)

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024

Tuesday Oct 15, 2024

In Part 2 we're going continue from feedback loops in their systems and their training methodologies in SAYOC Tactical. Make sure to watch part 1 before 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.

#81 - Tom Kier (Pt 1)

Sunday Oct 13, 2024

Sunday Oct 13, 2024

"Because the enemy that we're fighting is constantly trying to change to win.. this means by definition that you also must change"#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.

Thursday Oct 10, 2024

Why Victims of Violence Teach You NothingWhen I do a video analysis of violence, people ask why I never look at the victim’s perspective. There is nothing to be learned from the victim’s perspective. #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.

Tuesday Oct 08, 2024

Proof That Martial Artists Can't Fight When It Comes To Street ViolenceNo amount of training gives you immunity to violence. The only thing we can do is attempt to minimize the violence coming into our lives, and to train for what we will actually experience on the street. For 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.

Sunday Oct 06, 2024

Sports fans, watch out! Self Defense 101Football season is back! I’ll evaluate two different fights at sporting events. One at a Rams game, and another at a Steelers game. What is pretty apparent, especially here in Las Vegas, is that security is poorly staffed at these events. For 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.

#77 - Varg Freeborn (Pt.3)

Thursday Oct 03, 2024

Thursday Oct 03, 2024

You have a real threat coming after you. What happens next?We continue Part 3 by continuing to explore how to train with experts. Again, I can't recommend his books enough, and they're a must-read for any self-defense library.For 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.

#77 - Varg Freeborn (Pt.2)

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024

A bigger, faster, and stronger guy is trying to kill you:"Rather be judged by 12 than carried by six". Also, how do you evaluate an instructor? What are his methods? Why he is continually studying?For 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.

#77 - Varg Freeborn (Pt.1)

Sunday Sep 29, 2024

Sunday Sep 29, 2024

A gangster is hunting you down trying to kill you. What do you do?This predator lives in your neighborhood. You end up being able to stop him with a pocket knife and end up killing the attacker. You end up in jail. That's the beginning of the story of Varg Freeborn. For 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.

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