Welcome back to another episode of After Dark! This time I meet with the legendary Tony Blauer, one of the world's leading trainers in our industry. He has left an impact benefiting a variety of operators from martial artists, to law enforcement and military. We get into the dynamics of what it means to manage fear in the pursuit of protecting yourself and your loved ones. If any of these apply to you then you may have been impacted my this man without even realizing it! The mastermind behind the SPEAR System that has impacted countless people shares what it means to KNOW FEAR.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:48 Conversation with Tony Blower in His Home Gym
06:17 Reflecting on Decades of Coaching
07:47 The Psychological Impact of Losing Half a Million Dollars in Revenue
11:32 Benefits of Weaponizing the Startle Flinch in Self-Defense Training
19:00 Neural Patterns
23:33 Tony Blauer and His Influence on Combatives Training (SPEAR System)
28:30 Stress Inoculation and Neural Systems
30:39 Awareness, Consent, and Preparation (ACP)
37:30 Michael Chandler Discusses His Chance On Beating Conor McGregor
39:39 Self Defense and Intimidation
43:39 Mike Tyson's Coach on Overcoming Anxiety and Intimidation
46:25 Managing Fear and Diffusing Intimidation
53:59 How Fear Can Impact Our Enjoyment of Life, Relationships, and Training
55:26 Managing Anxiety and Self-Confidence in Conflict Situations
1:10:03 Timeline of Violence
1:12:45 Martial Arts Self-Defense: Neural Circuits and Situational Awareness
1:14:50 Fear Management
1:25:02 ACP: Awareness, Consent, and Preparation for Survival in Violent Situations
1:32:48 Reaction Time and Self-Talk
1:34:18 Home Invasion in Virginia Beach At Tony Blauer's House
1:39:51 Martial Arts Techniques in Real-Life Situations
1:51:57 The Startle Flinch
2:04:40 Launching of Human Weapon Program After Year-Long Development
2:12:21 Business Coaching for Martial Artists
2:15:52 Art and Science of Running a Business

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