The Way is in Training
de Matthew Little
Mark Jacobs — Writer, Martial Artist, and Shooter
Sobre este podcast
A podcast exploring how warriors should train and fight, as well as how they should live. We will talk about technique, but will also dive deep into fitness, mindset and strategy. We will explore leadership and philosophy as well. So, whether you are a young soldier, a veteran police officer, a responsible armed citizen, or simply someone looking for an authentic life, let’s examine how the lessons of combat and preparation for it can help us fulfill our potential. Let’s explore the way together, and learn how the discipline of training can show us our true selves amidst the chaos of life.
Episódios
Os 20 episódios mais recentes de 82
- Mark Jacobs — Writer, Martial Artist, and Shooter · 1 h 12 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 22In this episode I talk with long-time Black Belt magazine writer Mark Jacobs about his experiences writing for martial arts publications, his passion for defensive shooting, and…
- Ellis Amdur - Conflict Resolution and Classical Fighting Arts · 1 h 21 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 21In this episode, I sit down with Ellis Amdur, a martial artist and author who I’ve respected for decades and talk about applying the lessons of classical Japanese martial arts to…
- Chuck Haggard Legendary-Lawman and Firearms Instructor Extraordinaire · 1 h 16 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 20I finally managed to get my long time friend, legendary lawman and firearms instructor extraordinaire Chuck Haggard on the podcast.
- Bryce Frank - Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints-Led Approach to Training. · 1 h 5 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 19My friend Bryce Frank, LE trainer and former pro kickboxer, and I do a deep dive conversation into Ecological Dynamics and how he applies it in law enforcement training as well…
- Tim Herron - Lessons Learned From a Year of Randomized Training · 1 h 8 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 18My friend Tim Herron, World Shoot gold medalist, and I do a deep dive into what he’s learned from randomizing his training over the last year.
- Darryl Bolke - Similarities and Differences between LE, Civilian & Competition Training · 2 h 1 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 18Darryl Bolke and I do a deep dive into the similarities and differences in firearms training for competitors, law enforcement officers, and civilian self-defense shooters.
- Eric Kamps - Training for and Competing in the 2025 IPSC World Shoot · 50 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 17My good friend Eric Kamps is back on the show again to talk about his experiences training for and competing in the 2025 IPSC World Shoot in South Africa.
- Mickey Schuch of Carry Trainer - How Good is Good Enough? · 57 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 16My friend Mickey Schuch of Carry Trainer is back on the show. This episode we talk about balancing training with other demands, and how good “good enough” actually is.
- Justin Torres of Project Heroes First · 29 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 15I talk with army veteran Justin Rorres about his charity foundation for veterans and first responders, Project Heroes First.
- Greg Ellifritz of Active Response Training · 1 h 18 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 14In this episode I have a great conversation with Greg Ellifritz of Active Response Training. Greg is a lifelong martial artist and retired police officer who is now both a…
- Chris Workman - Army Ranger and NCOIC of the Army Marksmanship Unit’s Action Shooting Team · 1 h 2 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 13My friend Chris Workman is back on the show to talk about shooting and training. Chris is a combat veteran from the 3rd Ranger Battalion, a high level competition shooter, and…
- Kerry “Kato” Murakami - Weapon Retention and Disarms for the Real World · 1 h 1 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 12Kerry “Kato” Murakami is back on the show for another great conversation. We talk about his new open enrollment class for civilians, weapons disarms and retention for the real…
- Kirk Holmer and the Total Operator Challenge · 1 h 11 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 10I talk with my friend Kirk Holmer, retired Green Beret, competitive shooter, tactical games athlete, and creator of the new total operator challenge.
- Karl Rehn and the Evolution of Firearms Training · 1 h 23 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 15Karl Rehn of KR Training is back on the podcast to talk about the trends he’s seen in his career as a firearms trainer.
- Paulo “GN” Rubio of Funker Tactical · 59 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 8In this episode I have a great conversation about Filipino Martial Arts with Paulo “GN” Rubio, a Guro in Pikiti-Tirsia Kali and the man behind both Funker Tactical and Aperture…
- Chris Magyar - The Firearms Concierge · 1 h 12 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 7I catch up with Chris Magyar for his second appearance on the podcast. We talk about the training he’s been doing, and his new business, The Firearms Concierge.
- Chris Leblanc - Traditional Martial Arts for Modern Use · 1 h 26 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 5This is a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Chris Leblanc is a retired Vancouver SWAT officer and trainer who is a lifelong martial artist. We talk about…
- Chuck Pressburg and How Scoring Influences Training. · 43 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 6Chuck Pressburg of Press Check Consulting is back on the show to talk about how scoring and competitive rule sets incentivize training choices, sometimes for the better but often…
- Joel Levan of Radius Factor and Edged Weapons for EDC · 1 h 3 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 4My friend Joel Levan of Radius Factor is back on the show. This time we do a deep dive into carrying edged weapons for self defense or duty use. We talk equipment, technique…
- John Valentine -Founder of the Combatives Summit · 1 h 17 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 3John Valentine, combatives Summit founder, Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt and Army Modern Combatives instructor, and I talk about training for fighting with firearms, training…







