In Episode 40, Sofia interviews Christopher Cook. Chris  is the owner of a shooting performance and self-defense training company called Odyssey Training and Consulting based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chris has been a serious student of self-defense and shooting for twelve years and has been teaching for four years. His focus lies in the use of handguns by civilians for self-defense purposes.
 
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
1. Odyssey Training Website: https://odysseytrainingllc.com/about/
2. Chris' IG: https://www.instagram.com/odyssey_tc/
3. Research Article on Ready Position: https://news.ucdenver.edu/new-study-reveals-one-way-police-officers-can-reduce-shooting-errors/

In Episode 39, Sofia interviews Ruben Alvarez of Paradox Training Solutions. Ruben is a Law Enforcement Officer in South Florida and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The instructors of Paradox Training specialize in firearms, building tactics, and defensive tactics for law enforcement and law abiding citizens. Ruben and his associates teach essential baseline pistol handling and two phases of Extreme Course Quarter Concepts with the blessing of the originator, Craig Douglas of Shivworks. Ruben explains how one can be better prepared as a citizen who conceal carries for defensive purposes. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode: 
1. Paradox Training Solutions: https://www.paradox-training.com/
2. Ruben's Links: https://instagram.com/paradox_training?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

In Episode 38, Sofia interviews Lisa Hamilton, a friend of the pod. Lisa began her firearms journey and quickly realized there was much to learn. She was told by her first instructor that concealed carry requires practice and discipline should one ever need to use his or her firearm. Lisa is a certified firearms instructor, a facilitator for A Girl and A Gun, and competitive shooter. Sofia and Lisa met when Sofia was entering the competitive shooting world. The pair discuss how one can enter competition shooting. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Lisa's Links :https://linktr.ee/shootwithlisa/?fbclid=PAAaa1T3QPTbCDddLSJdj9CrzIQ87khH6yvZraqS3q_S_8jA9lLUbfsZZhA6E
2. USPSA Division types:  https://www.pewpewtactical.com/idpa-vs-uspsa/ 
3. Practice Score Account: https://practiscore.com/
4. USPSA Account: https://uspsa.org/login 

In Episode 37, Sofia interviews David Heineman of Stay Safe Martial Arts. David has over 25 years of Martial Arts experience.  He started at an early age with Tae Kwon Do, where he reached the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt.  David also holds a black belt in Combat Hapkido, and a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu.

Though Tae Kwon Do was his main focus growing up, he was never satisfied learning just one system.  Once David left for college, he began training in Boxing.  Seeing how much striking had to offer, he added Muay Thai to his resume through his training with Richard Abraham of Maximus Muay Thai.  David did not stop here as he was soon exposed to the world of grappling through Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu.  David actively trains and competes in Jiu Jitsu under Mike Cimm, while still training striking as much as he can.  In addition to these sport based disciplines, David has also worked with some of the most respected instructors in Krav Maga (Aaron Jannetti & Ryan Hoover).  The idea behind all of this training is so that he can bridge the gap between sport and street in order to create effective self defense for any violent encounter.

​David loves teaching self defense to anyone, but his passion is working with women in order to make them tough targets.  Throughout college, David taught countless women's self defense courses.  After seeing just how many female college students had been a victim of sexual violence, he knew he needed to do more to help prevent this.  Once graduated, he spent months traveling the country working with sororities and women's groups across numerous college campuses.  David's goal is to be the top instructor in Illinois for women's self defense.

​When he is not teaching, he is training.  When he is not training, he is studying and constantly looking for ways to improve.

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 
1. David's Website: http://www.staysafemartialarts.com/

In Episode 36, Sofia interviews Hannah Osmon, the CEO of Hannah Osmon Fitness (HOFIT). HOFIT is a group of coaches focused on promoting health and personal development in the form of sustainable, long-term practices. Personal health is personal safety. Listen to learn about how you can better balance your health and wellness journey and in turn, practice defense of self. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:
1. Hannah Osmon Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/hannahosmon?fbclid=PAAaYdxD4OKcWmIMcqkZyrEPGmT5l-rZV8L_6CuIuO6jnP4424yxVjhmIs18U
2. Hannah Osmon Instagram: https://instagram.com/hannahosmon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
3. Team HOFIT instagram: https://instagram.com/teamhofit?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

In Episode 35, Sofia interviews Ryan Hoover and Amber Staklinksi from Fit to Fight. Amber has done martial arts her entire life including Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jistu, and more. Ryan began learning self-defense in the form of wrestling and Krav Maga and began teaching in 1997. He then began Fit to Fight in 2008 as a training center for those who need it most in order to fill the gaps he experienced in the self-defense world. Amber and Ryan currently teach in Charlotte, NC and are constantly improving their teaching model to better serve their students. Fit to Fight also offers online training for those who are not able to travel. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode: 
1. Fit to Fight links: https://linktr.ee/fittofightrepublic
2. Ryan Hoover Social Media: https://instagram.com/ryanhooverftf?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
3. Amber Staklinski Social Media: https://instagram.com/amberthize?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

In Episode 34, Sofia interviews Chirstun Erwin, a women's self-defense instructor who's passion lies in teaching women to defend themselves from the moment pre-assault cues are noticed.  After Christun earned her second-degree blackbelt in karate, she began developing an interest in how women's self-defense should be taught due to common occurrences such the freeze response. Christun began training Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She has also attended multiple Extreme Close Quarter Concepts courses with Shivworks, Craig Douglas and Knife Control Concepts (KCC) with Aaron Jannetti and Eli Knight, under which is now an instructor. Chistun has developed a program to teach women's defense in realistic manner and is now traveling to teach and empower women.

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Resources mentioned in Ep. 34:
1. Christun's Social Media links: https://instagram.com/healthy.buffalo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
2. Dead or Alive by Jeff Thompson:
Dead or Alive - The Definitive Self-Protection Handbook

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3. Knife Control Concepts: https://endeavordcf.thinkific.com/courses/knife-control-concepts-module-1
4. Shivworks (Craig Douglas): https://shivworks.com/
5. Fit to Fight (Ryan and Amber): https://fittofight.com/
6. Rogue Methods: https://rogue-methods.com/training
7. Field Craft Survival: https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4o82cn2Wq_5DfJPlyUSNkMq9JcX5HPrenHeZ9MmEqlAyNuP5QvnLLhoCPjgQAvD_BwE
8. On Her Own: https://onherown.life/

In Episode 33 Sofia interviews Sarah Albrecht, the Founder and Executive Director of Hold my Guns® (HMG). HMG is a non-profit organization that offers Crisis Awareness Training and partners with federal firearm licensed locations to provide off-site firearm storage for those who are struggling with mental health amongst other safety reasons.  

You can help the cause by donating to Hold My Guns via this link: https://holdmyguns.networkforgood.com/projects/133506-test-campaign If you are unable to donate, you can help by reposting HMG on your social media and by telling your local FFLs about HMG so that more FFLs can join the team. 

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Resources mentioned in this episode: 

1. Hold My Guns® Website: https://holdmyguns.org/#blog
2. HMG Donation link: https://holdmyguns.networkforgood.com/projects/133506-test-campaign
3. HMG Linktree: https://linktr.ee/HoldMyGunsOrg
4. 2ADoc: https://www.2adoc.com/
5. QPR Training Inquiries email: [email protected]
6. Link to instagram post for “The Largest-Ever Survey of American Gun-Owners…” https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci_gRAYLRAT/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

In Episode 32, Sofia interviews Jon and Sara Hauptman of Phlster. Jon and Sarah have transcended the holster industry from years of trials, research, and experience. They began selling the Enigma, an efficient and versatile concealment solution for all body types and training purposes while producing educational content for all topics concealed-carry. 

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Resources mentioned: 
1. Phlster website: https://www.phlsterholsters.com/
2. John Murphy: https://www.fpftraining.com/fpf-instructors
3. Gun's Guide to Liberals: https://gunsguidetoliberals.libsyn.com/
4. National Firearms Policy Coalition: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/

In Episode 31, Sofia interviews Eli Knight of Knife Control Concepts and Knight Jiu-Jitsu on Youtube. Mr Knight has trained BJJ for over thirty years and is known for connecting the sport aspect and self-defense aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including edged-weapons training. 

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Resources mentioned: 

1. Knight Jiu-Jitsu on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KnightJiuJitsu
2. Eli Knight’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knight_jiu_jitsu_/?hl=en
3. Knife Control Concepts: https://endeavordcf.thinkific.com/courses/knife-control-concepts-module-1