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

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Shocking Mass Stabbing at French Playground
A disgusting criminal act happened in France on a playground. Bystanders were helpless when faced with a crazed man with a knife.
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Marine Veteran Puts Man In Deadly Chokehold In NYC Subway
We’ll examine a recent viral altercation between a Marine Veteran and a known criminal on a NYC subway, and how a deadly chokehold saved the day!
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Should You Go for the Weapon or the Attacker?
Should you go for the tool or the attacker? Today we are looking at a clip of a chef who successfully defends himself and the shop from an armed criminal.
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Home Invader FAIL
Today, we are looking at a successful self-defense clip of a boyfriend protecting his home and fiancé from a criminal.
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Self-Defense Expert Reacts to Grappling Use in MMA
Today, we are looking at a competitive sports clip to solve the question, "Is grappling effective?"
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Edged Weapon Training vs Reality
Are edged weapons effective when confronted with a real life-or-death situation? Or are they used in the dojo just to look flashy?
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
4 Self-Defense Areas to Target That Everyone Should Know
In this video, I talk about the 4 self-defense areas to target that everyone should know, places on the human body that are extremely vulnerable to strikes.
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Don’t Fall for Cool Self-Defense Acronyms!
Self-defense acronyms can be easy to remember, but principles will save your life, don't fall for those cool self-defense acronyms.
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Florida Woman Defends Herself In The Gym
There are a lot of positive things in this, it worked out really well for her but there are some things we gotta look at.
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection #BJJ

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Are Ground Slams Worth the Risk in Self-Defense?
I will analyze real-life scenarios and look into the uses, dangers, and questions you should ask yourself when using violence.
#TargetFocusTraining #TimLarkin #Awareness #SelfProtection