This week we talk to Randy Wark. We discuss creating an effective DT program.


Randy is a Corporal in North Carolina with 14 years of Law Enforcement experience in two states, North Carolina and Virginia.) Randy is the Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor and Training Coordinator on a full-time training unit within his department. He is a  Team leader on his department Emergency Response Team. Rand is currently a Brown belt in BJJ, GST 1 and 2 Instructor  and SOCP Level 1 certified.


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This week we talk to Deputy Chief Brad Leonard. We discuss Establishing a defensive a tactics program and getting buy in from leadership for your program.

Deputy Chief Leonard has been in Law Enforcement for 19 years. He currently is the deputy chief over investigations and training/personnel at his department. He is a defensive Tactics Instructor and has taught defensive tactics for 15 years. 

He is currently a Bjj black belt and due to 2nd degree  soon.

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This week we talk to Ray Beshirs. We discuss building a training plan within your department and response to resistance.

Ray served for 23 Years as a Texas Police Officer.
Master Peace Officer License
Over 17 Years of police teaching experience
Experienced FTO
Professional Standards Supervisor
Public information officer
Detective Crimes Against Children / Child Abduction Response Team
Texas Instructor Certification
Police Krav Maga Instructor
Teaches both gun and knife disarmament techniques
Police academy adjunct instructor teaching various courses
15 Years Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaching police/cadets, and military personnel
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brown belt in Krav Maga
Experienced in Kenpo Karate
Experience in various other styles of martial arts
4 Time outstanding instructor awards
Scenario-based training instructor
Has taught several systems throughout his years as a police officer
Graduate of the Force Science Institute use of force examination
Has been involved in use of force policy for DFW agency
Teaches courses throughout the United States
Published author
Featured in the video documentary how martial arts influences law enforcement use of force

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This week to talk to Rob Magao (Pronounced May-Go).  We discuss how to effectively bring Officers to training within your department.

Rob brings 25 years in law-enforcement, 18 years in SWAT. He has worked patrol, traffic, street crimes, narcotics, major crimes Detective. Rob is one of the cofounders of the Connecticut swat challenge.

He has trained Martial Arts since he was a kid. Robs main focus the past 23 years has been Gracie Jiu-jitsu, where we achieved the rank of black belt. He has been a black belt for nine years under Pedro Sauer. Rob the founder and head instructor for the officers Survival Series: De-escalation through confidence, this is a post certified Course in CT

Rob  has taught all around the country and internationally.  He has taught Police, military and executive protection. He also hosts a podcast called the code.


Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement has started a new fundraiser to help give small/underfunded departments the opportunity to have a Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor on staff.  

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This week we talk to Ben with Redbeard Combatives. We discuss his program, the need to understand the fight, being a well rounded Police Officer and using your assets wisely.

Ben has over 14 years of experience working with the U.S. Government and Private Security sectors, with a focus on training, physical security, and vulnerability assessments. He has deployed multiple times to austere locations including the Middle East and South America, as well as numerous at sea deployments providing training in vessel security aboard commercial ships transiting high-risk waters. Ben was the Assistant Team Leader on a US Department of State contract supporting humanitarian operations in Bolivia and Peru, conducting site security surveys and PSD operations in areas of civil unrest. He further provided physical security and personnel escort duties while attached to Task Force 3-10, working alongside U.S. military personnel at a forward operating base in Northern Afghanistan. Ben has provided courses of instruction in combatives to the: Army’s 101st Airborne Division at Fort Cambell, Kentucky; Joint Special Operations Command personnel in Afghanistan; various law enforcement agencies and a personal security detail for a senior general officer at Central Command  in Tampa, Florida. He is also one of the primary self-defense and hand-to-hand combat instructors for Tactical Intelligence International, a military defense contractor in Orlando, Florida. He holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu from Fabio Novaes of the Carlson Gracie Academy in Brazil, as well as numerous competitive accomplishments. Finally, Ben possess over 20 years of experience in the fields of civil and structural engineering design and holds a formal education in Intelligence Studies from American Military University, with advanced certifications in Counterintelligence. He is a certified protection specialist, weapons instructor, licensed private investigator and guest writer for numerous security publications.

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Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement has started a new fundraiser to help give small/underfunded departments the opportunity to have a Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor on staff. You can support at through the following link. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/defensive-tactics-training-for-law-enforcement)

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This week we talk to Craig Hanaumi. We discuss the importance of training with your uniform, vest and duty belt on. We also talk about Craigs passion of community policing and outreach.

Craig was born/raised on Oahu. He is a proud graduate of ‘Aiea High School and the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Craig has been in law enforcement for  19 years  and have been a practitioner of  jiujitsu for 11 years. He am a brown belt under Ryron and Rener Grace. Craig use my interests to build positive relationships in our community.

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YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/croggdogg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skatelikecop

Email:  [email protected]

Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement has started a new fundraiser to help give small/underfunded departments the opportunity to have a Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor on staff. You can support at through the following link. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/defensive-tactics-training-for-law-enforcement)

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This week we talk to Lyndsey Livingston. We discuss Mental Health and how first responders can benefit from a healthy and strong mindset.

Lyndsey lives in a beautiful northern community in Alberta, Canada  She is passionate about helping others reach their goals, grow and love themselves fiercely on their journey to health, happiness and radical self-acceptance.  Lyndsey is an entrepreneur, Intuitive- Holistic Life Coach, Reiki + EFT/TFT tapping practitioner and Firefighter! Another huge passion of Lyndseys is being apart of ending the stigma when it comes to Mental Health and First Responders. She has been guiding first responders on their own healing journeys so they can experience a long and fulfilling career with a healthy and THRIVING family life!

She help first responders protect their energy, learn techniques to help guide them in their daily duties, lean into radical self acceptance, reframe self care and offer healing guidance to help release and heal from things like trauma, PTSD, addictions, anxiety, depression and burn out cycle through diverse healing modalities, 1:1 Intuitive Coaching and at times combine this with Western Medicine and working with their family physician and therapist.

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This week we talk to Carlos Ansley. We discuss the creating great instructors and the importance of Instructor Development.

Carlos is a former active duty Navy Master at Arms (MP), he spent 5 years as an LEO for The DoN on Bolling AF Base where I was promoted as a trainer. Carlos worked on Quantico as a  Police Officer and Trainer. He currently works for the Pentagon as a full time trainer training their LEOs where he teaches Use of Force and Deadly Force, Active Threat Response and Rescue Task Force, Tac Medical, Firearms and Less Lethal Weapon deployment. He also teaches professional weapon and training equipment test and evaluation services. I teach personal self defense and concealed carry for his  LLC Infinitus Training. Carlos is a Certified Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor and Centrifuge Training Vehicle Close Quarters Battle Instructor.  Carlos is a Huge proponent of personal training time, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Fitness, Medical, Personal Development, Personal Prepardnesd etc.

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This week we talk to Dr. Jeremy M. Butler. We discuss early career Officer and the need for their consistent training.

Dr. Jeremy M. Butler is an educator, defensive tactics instructor, scholar in the psychology of physical training, and former police officer. Low self-confidence and a desire to protect himself from local gangs on the south side of Chicago led him to find his passion in studying martial arts at the age of 12. At age 24, he opened Pagoda Rebirth Martial Arts, while also pursuing a career in law enforcement. During his seven years as a police officer, he worked in various roles including serving as a control tactics instructor and verbal de-escalation instructor for multiple departments via the regional police mobile training unit. During this time, Dr. Butler also pursued and earned a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

His area of expertise is in the development and long term maintenance of physical and mental skills for handling physical conflict. He offers a variety of trainings and speaking engagements targeting law enforcement as well as civilians in physical and mental preparation for potentially violent encounters. Over the past 15 years, he has taught martial arts and/or defensive tactics programs in Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Bloomington-Normal, and Los Angeles. Dr. Butler is currently an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Performance at Judson University and an instructor at the University of Illinois Police Training Institute. 

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This week we talk to Carlos Ansley. We discuss Challenging yourself and training like a Police Officer.

Carlos is a former active duty Navy Master at Arms (MP), he spent 5 years as an LEO for The DoN on Bolling AF Base where I was promoted as a trainer. Carlos worked on Quantico as a  Police Officer and Trainer. He currently works for the Pentagon as a full time trainer training their LEOs where he teaches Use of Force and Deadly Force, Active Threat Response and Rescue Task Force, Tac Medical, Firearms and Less Lethal Weapon deployment. He also teaches professional weapon and training equipment test and evaluation services. I teach personal self defense and concealed carry for his  LLC Infinitus Training. Carlos is a Certified Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor and Centrifuge Training Vehicle Close Quarters Battle Instructor.  Carlos is a Huge proponent of personal training time, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Fitness, Medical, Personal Development, Personal Prepardnesd etc.

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