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

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.

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Clotheslining For Self DefenseYou've seen it in the movies, WWE, and football. We're going to go over what a traditional clothesline looks like, go through a couple of examples, and then the biomechanics of one.#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 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Is The Headbutt Useful For Self-Defense?Is that a smart thing to do? It's one of those classic hardcore moves you see in the movies, but the truth is that nobody wins with a headbutt. I'll give you some examples. #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 Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Attacking The EarToday we are going to discuss strike to the ear, and how it may be used in your self-defense. I'm going to explain the types of injuries and give some examples.#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 Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Self-Defense: Roman Empire Fighting TacticsThe fantastic thing about the Roman Empire is the amount of text that is available and still relevant today with regards to weapons, training, and methods of 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.