In this critical episode of the Kore Combatives Podcast, host Luigi (Black Belt in BJJ/Kickboxing, Firearms Instructor) tackles the truth about Women's Self-Protection Training. He shares his serious concerns about common, often unrealistic, self-defense classes and outlines what women (and their loved ones) should really look for in effective training.

Luigi breaks down the six essential pillars of real-world self-protection, strongly criticizing programs that:

Skip Mindset: Failing to prepare the mind for violence and teaching that the will to fight is the first line of defense [04:31].

Ignore Reality: Not using real-world case studies and graphic videos to train the mind for potential threats [07:04].

Teach Unrealistic Moves: Relying on sport martial arts techniques (like Jiu-Jitsu submissions) that are impractical against a violent, determined attacker [08:02].

Lack of Integration: Ignoring the critical need for equalizing tools and weapons (firearms, pepper spray, etc.) to address the disparity of strength [09:28].

Omit Strategy & Tactics: Failing to teach everyday strategies, awareness, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for avoidance [11:10].

Avoid Scenario Training: Skipping essential force-on-force, decision-making scenarios needed to test skills under pressure [12:12].

He argues that true self-protection must be integrated, reality-based, and centered on the will to stay alive for your loved ones. Don't sign up for a course until you check the curriculum against these six points!

Course Announcement: Luigi is hosting a comprehensive Women's Self-Protection Course on January 10th, 2026, at American Top Team Connecticut. For more details, visit:

https://www.womensselfdefensedanbury.com

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🎙️ Welcome to the Kore Combatives Podcast!
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Dive into Episode #11 of the Kore Combatives Podcast, where hosts Luigi Mondelli tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of defensive combatives: the mindset flaw that can make or break your response in high-stakes situations.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The limitations of a critical mindset are commonly found in combatives and defensive tactics training.

Why mental preparedness is just as vital as physical technique.

Expert insights from the Reality Martial Arts (RMA) approach — built on real-world self-defense, martial arts, and law enforcement principles 

Actionable strategies to reframe your thinking, closing the gap between training and real-life application.

Whether you're a martial artist, law enforcement officer, military professional, or self-defense enthusiast, this episode will sharpen your edge and help cultivate the right mindset when it counts.

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00:00 Introduction
00:57 The Comment
02:55 Success is not evidence of the best action
05:00 Looking for the best answers
06:06 Second Comment
06:41 Integration in Training
08:12 Mental Exercises
11:42 Blades at short distance
12:38 Know your abilities
14:05 The point is the Mindset
15:45 Constant Reassesment
19:43 Be capable and complete

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🎙️ Welcome to the Kore Combatives Podcast!
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🎙️ What Does It Mean to Be Fight Ready?
In this episode of the Kore Combatives Podcast, Professor Luigi Mondelli breaks down what it truly means to be fight-ready across three crucial arenas:

✅ As a Martial Artist: Whether you're training BJJ, MMA, or another art, fight readiness is about more than just technique. It’s about physical preparation, mental resilience, and real-time adaptability.

✅ As a Law Enforcement Officer: There's no schedule for danger. Fight readiness here means maintaining constant vigilance, making decisions under stress, and possessing the ability to protect both yourself and others with skill and clarity.

✅ As a Civilian, Violence can come when you least expect it. Being fight-ready is about being aware, preventing harm, and having the mindset to take action if necessary — to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones.

🧠 Mindset. 🎯 Skill. 🛡️ Preparedness.
Whether you live in the gym, wear a badge, or just want to be ready for whatever life throws your way, this episode is for you.

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#troydorsey #kickboxing #boxing 

Shihan Walt Lysak and Professor Luigi Mondelli welcomed striking legend and World Champion Troy Dorsey in this episode. 

About Troy Dorsey:
Troy Glenn Dorsey (born November 19, 1962) is a former U.S. boxer and kickboxer who competed in the bantamweight, featherweight, and lightweight divisions. Known predominantly for his indomitable spirit, excellent physical endurance, and a propensity to hammer an opponent with a withering constant barrage of punches, Dorsey began his martial arts training in karate and taekwondo at the age of ten before later making the switch to full contact kickboxing where he was a three-time world champion as well as a gold medallist the WAKO Amateur World Championships in both 1985 (London) and 1987 (Munich). He began dedicating himself to boxing in 1989 and would win the IBF World Featherweight Championship and IBO World Super Featherweight Championship before retiring in 1998.

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Kore Combatives Podcast #7 - Warrior Mindset - Everyday Life as a Drill

We keep bringing new cool segments! In this episode, Shihan Walt gives us a great idea to train even when we are outside the mats. That is what we call "Free Training".

Our Preparedness Principles talk about simple ways to organize your items.

One more fantastic segment is the 'Book of the Week.' Check out our recommendations here:

- The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense: https://amzn.to/3ELRoX7

- Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival: Bushcraft https://amzn.to/3VAXTTE

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Highlight
00:01:02 - Intro
00:01:30 - Straight To The Point
00:11:45 - Quotes of The Week
00:18:15 - Books of The Week
00:24:25 - RMA Preparedness Principles - Storage Tips
00:31:05 - RMA Warrior Principles - Life As A Drill
00:52:00 - News Of The Week -  @FoxNews More People Carrying Firearms
00:55:00 - Video Of The Week - All MSM Working Together
01:06:50 -  @AwakenWithJP Is Our Media Source!!!
01:12:00 - Grappling For The Streets Information

Credits:
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/handgun-owners-carrying-daily-us-doubled-4-years-self-protection-cited-main-reason-study

https://twitter.com/AMC_Apee/status/1596076890154209280?t=BEX-HDUREIrGM6VK3zBctg&s=01

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Kore Combatives Podcast #6 - Nutrition, Trauma Training, and the 7 E's

In this episode, Shihan Walt Lysak covered one more element within the BJJ Daily Dozen, Nutrition in General. 

When it comes to preparedness, having a basic knowledge of Trauma care and CPR is fundamental for those looking to become more capable.

We added a new segment that will kick off each episode called "Right To The Point."  

We also covered the 7 E's in our RMA Warrior Principles segment. 

One more fantastic segment is the 'Book of the Week'. Check out our recommendations here:

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- The Courage To Be Disliked: https://amzn.to/3UQSHuP

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Highlight
00:00:52 - Intro
00:02:30 - Right To The Point
00:06:00 - Brainstorming Our Dissertations - Communism is Evil
00:23:30 - Overview of the BJJ Daily Dozen 
00:25:00 - Nutrition for Competitors and Capable People
00:33:00 - Professor Mondelli Take on Nutrition
00:36:00 - RMA Warrior Principles - The 7 E's
01:01:00 - RMA Preparedness Principles - Trauma Training 
01:06:00 - Quotes of The Week
01:08:00 - Books of The Week

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#preparedness #combatives #bjj #survival #podcast 

In this episode, Shihan Walt Lysak covered one more element within the BJJ Daily Dozen, Conditioning and Warm-up. 

Take a listen or watch us to learn how to make preparedness a cool hobby. So many different activities you can engage in that will be not only fundamental to your readiness but also a cool hobby.

We also covered the different types of martial arts in our RMA Warrior Principles segment. 

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- The Science of Evil: On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty: https://amzn.to/3zZkrVE

- On Combat, The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and Peace: https://amzn.to/3UtaU1u

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Highlight
00:01:02 - Intro
00:03:55 - Overview of the BJJ Daily Dozen 
00:05:30 - Conditioning and Warm-ups
00:24:50 - Professor Mondelli - Take on Conditioning and Warm-ups
00:34:00 - Concluding Conditioning and Warm-ups
00:38:00 - RMA Preparedness Principles - The Basics
01:07:32 - RMA Warrior Principles - Types of Martial Arts
01:16:45 - Quotes of The Week
01:18:20 - Books of The Week

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#preparedness #combatives #bjj #survival #podcast 

In this episode, Shihan Walt goes over the second part of his BJJ Daily Dozen Tips for Competitors, and Professor Luigi goes over what happened when a fire alarm went off at a hotel he was staying in. What lessons can we get from that experience?

In our RMA Warrior Principles, Shihan explains the 7 Ranges in Self-Defense/Combatives.

Great quotes of the week by both!

Index:
00:00:00 - Highlight
00:01:29 - Intro
00:03:00 - Part II - Daily Dozen Tips for Competitors
00:13:30 - Professor Luigi Process Before Competition
00:19:15 - Basic Preparedness When At Home or Hotel
00:34:45 - The RMA Warrior Principles - 7 Ranges
00:44:20 - Quote of The Week
00:49:00 - Train Everything

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Kore Combatives Podcast #3 - Self-Protection Answers / More Tips For Competitors

In this episode, Shihan Walt Lysak goes over the first two elements of the BJJ Daily Dozen for Competition Dominance. We answered two super relevant questions from our listeners regarding self-protection and awareness.

Follow our friend who sent us one of the questions https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvLQDEDVrFStAPaXhjf_SOg

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