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

Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tim and Conner break down a viral pickleball incident where a heated match ended in complete chaos.... it's a raw, unfiltered look at how fast "friendly competition" can spiral into life-threatening violence. And why 99% of people get it dead wrong when analyzing these situations.Inside this eye-opening breakdown, veteran self-defense expert Tim Larkin rips apart the crucial details most people miss:- The split-second decision that nearly turned a paddle slap into manslaughter- Why "who's right" is the WORST question you can ask when studying violence- The shocking truth about throat strikes (and why this guy got lucky)- REVEALED: The simple mindset shift that could save your life in publicTim exposes what really happened in this viral video - and why even 'harmless' sports can spiral into deadly violence in six seconds flat.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.

Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
In Part 3 we're going to discuss how he puts his information together and the thought processes behind the creation of characters.#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 Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Tim Larkin PROT3CT #17 - Barry Eisler (Pt 2)In Part 2 we're going to discuss the idea of violence how to train for violence, and how the grappling arts have a very prominent place in training women. #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 Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Barry Eisler is a former CIA operative with an extensive martial arts background who writes amazing action novels. In this 3-part series, we discuss his training and his novels.#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 Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
In this powerful interview, former U.S. Army soldier Caitlyn Duffy shares a moment that will stay with viewers forever.What begins as a story of an ordinary American teenager joining the military unfolds into an extraordinary journey that few have witnessed and even fewer have shared.Some moments in life leave an indelible mark on our souls. Some calls can never be forgotten. Some stories must be told.This is 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.

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
In part 2 we talk about the status of the self-defense industry, inspiring young men, and the state of the world with respect to preparedness. #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 Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
A two-part interview with a former Green Beret and contractor with the CIA, Mike Glover with Field Craft Survival. Mr. Glover offers us some of the best concepts and skillsets of the special operations community. In part 1 we talk about the state of the world, how to train new civilians, and how to make people comfortable with preparedness.#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 Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
When Violence is The Only AnswerI’ll show you a law enforcement incident that is used in training quite a bit.It happened in Georgia in 1998 during a car stop. Watch what people are doing here, and not what they say.#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 Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Marine Stops GunmanThe sad truth is that often when I'm showing you CCTV footage it's usually criminal nature and bad things happening to people. There are principles here that I think are very useful and I’ll review them.#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 Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Self-Defense Injuries - The CollarboneSo today we're getting back to the anatomy, and injury to the human body. We'll go over some examples, but first an introduction by Will Ferrell.#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.