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

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.

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #10 - TJ Kennedy "The Combative Canuck"A question I often get is how to really prepare yourself for the street and what's important. I made a video with one of my buddies up in Canada, TJ Kennedy "The Combative Canuck". I think it helps answer this question. 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.

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Most Lethal Self-Defense Targets (and how to avoid them):The comments I get are interesting and are questioning the lethality of these targets. I'm concerned that people are missing the general theme of my videos, and that is that violence is the last resort. 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 Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Using Body Language And Social Norms For Self DefensePredators oftentimes reveal themselves through body language or deceptive social cues. Situational Awareness and careful social engagement with monitoring of those cues can help a lot.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.

Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
How To Deal With Crowds (Target Focus Training, Awareness, Self Protection)I'm going to show a couple of videos. Unfortunately, mostly with the wrong things to do. There is some good information we will get from one of them. 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.

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
22-Year-Old Visiting Seattle Gets RobbedWe learn what's effective and not, and how to defend ourselves. You don't have to have a lot of skill sets to put somebody down. Especially when you "use the planet", one of the most effective weapons you will ever have.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 Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #9 - Geoff Thompson (Part 3)In Part 3 we speak about dealing with your inner demons and Geoff's transition to teaching.If you haven't seen Parts 1 and 2, I highly recommend you watch those first. I hope you find it as useful as I have.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.

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #9 - Geoff Thompson (Part 2)Today we continue with the 2nd part of our interview with Geoff Thompson.In part 2 we speak about his experience as a bouncer in the nightclubs of the UK and the psychological impact.Don’t forget to watch part 1 as well.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.

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #9 - Geoff Thompson (Part 1)Geoff Thompson has seen extreme circumstances, dealing with multiple attackers, and has lived with extreme violence. He is now a very prolific writer on self-defense and needs no introduction in the world of self-defense.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 Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Vegas Casino Active Shooter (Self-Defense, Awareness)An Active Shooter situation happened in a club in Las Vegas that was temporarily in a casino. I did a breakdown of it that I think will be relevant today. It's a little graphic, but there is something to be learned from it.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.