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 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.

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
The Only Thing To Study For Self-Defense?Can one subject in self-defense trump all others? We're going to go through the trials and tribulations that Rich openly shares, in a very organic conversation we had. #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 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Training Your Kids For Self-DefenseThis is going to be somewhat controversial, and I have a very different approach to training children. That being said, what do I suggest you do with kids?#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 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Self-Defense Breakdown: Answering Your QuestionsToday I'm taking a video that a user submitted and reviewing it for you. Let's get to the review and what we can learn to improve our self-protection.#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 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Self Defense: Elbow StrikesWe're going to be looking at the elbow strike today. A lot of you have been asking about it, and I've selected two videos for us to review. #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 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Do Groin Kicks Work?I've been getting this question from you all, so I'm going to talk about groin kicks and their effectiveness. I'll cover trauma to the pelvic floor, and controlled environments vs real 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.

Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
I Want To Hear From You!I've been getting a lot of requests for different types of videos, and I want to categorize them for you. I definitely want your input so that I can create the best content possible.#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.