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 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.

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #27 - Chris VossChris Voss is a former FBI negotiator, author, and an amazing communicator. His techniques on how to de-escalate situations have helped me in my own life.#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 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #26 - Marc Goodman I'm bringing you another subject matter expert, Marc Goodman. He wants to show you exactly how the bad guys use the web and how to protect yourself.#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 Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #25 - Mike DammToday I bring you one of the best subject matter experts on hacking. A little different subject than usual, but cybersecurity is something that quite a bit of you have asked about. #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 Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #24 - Damian RossThis is a great story about somebody who is truly passionate about combatives, overcame a lot of challenges, and built a business teaching people self-defense. #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 Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Will Smith's Lucky SlapI was debating whether or not to do this, but there is actually a good principle that I want to go over. Will Smith chose to use anti-social violence, even though he had other options.#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 Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #23 - Interview with Pat McNamaraToday I have an interview with another subject matter expert, Pat McNamara. A former special operations Tier 1 operator. #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.