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Do you want to improve something in your life?  In this episode the colonel talks about The One Hour Training Method which utilizes the Marginal Gains Theory.  This theory posits that small, incremental improvements in the little things over a period of time yield exponential results!  The One Hour Training Method can be broken down into segments.  Don't have an extra hour?  How about just ten minutes?  Anyone can set aside ten minutes.  Use that ten minutes to improve one area of your life, in any area you want.  This plan can easily be the "Ten Minute Training Method," too.  This is your time, and it is for you.  Now, get out there and improve!  If you want the e-pamphlet, please email me at the address shown below:

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In the self-defense, tactical firearms, and sometimes in the martial arts communities we hear the term "sheepdog." This is most often in the context that people can be divided into three groups: sheep - most people, wolves - those who prey on people, and sheepdogs - those who protect their people (the sheep) from the human predators (the wolves).  But there may be a fourth category - The Ram!  Sensei Christopher Hein, owner and chief instructor of Aikido of Fresno and host of the Aikido: Discussed Podcast joins us to talk about The Ram.  Chris is an aikido black belt and has trained in BJJ, submission grappling, MMA, and HEMA, as well as firearms.  Chris posits this fourth category, The Ram, as one who is capable of violence but does not seek it out as may the sheepdog, but is able to spring into action if and when it is required.  Tune in!

Contact Christopher at:
www.AikidoFresno.com
and at:His Facebook page: Facebook
Sensei Hein’s blog and tutorial page: Aikido Student
His YouTube page: YouTube
Toyama Ryu Iai Do Kai: Toyama Ryu USA

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U.S. Army Technical Sergeant Charles H. Coolidge was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty for his actions in France against German armored forces in October, 1944.  A native of Tennessee, TSgt Coolidge was drafted into the U.S. Army in June 1942 and served in the European Theater.  He was discharged in 1945 after the war.  

In addition to the Medal of Honor, TSgt Coolidge was also awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.  TSgt Coolidge died in Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 6, 2021 at the age of 99 - three days before this podcast episode was published on The Dirt Wasp Podcast.  His son, Charles H. Coolidge, Jr., is a retired Lt General, U.S. Air Force.


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Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel James "Maggie" Megellas is considered one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division.   Megellas, while a platoon leader in the Battle of the Bulge, single handedly destroyed an enemy tank while leading his platoon in the capture of Herresbach, Belgium.  The tank stood in the way of Megellas's platoon and, after his destruction of the German tank, his platoon went on to capture the town.  Nominated for the Medal of Honor, lack of documentary paperwork at the time caused the award to be downgraded to a Silver Star.  Col Megellas was also the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross.  In addition to a second Silver Star, Col Megellas was awarded two Bronze Stars with "V" device for valor, and two Purple Hearts, among many other decorations.  A native of Wisconsin, he died in Texas in April 2020 at 103 years of age.  

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Author and HEMA martial artist Justin M. Aucoin joins us to talk about swordfighting, HEMA, the Society for Creative Anachronism, writing books and stories, and lifting weights!  Justin, who writes under "J. M. Aucoin," is the author of several short story collections and books available on Amazon.com and elsewhere.  He is a HEMA & SCA Rapier Instructor @athenaschoolofarms and is the author of the award-winning HONOR AMONG THIEVES historical adventure novel!  Find Justin at:

The Tavern Knight's Barracks: Historical Martial Arts Research
thetavernknight.wordpress.com 

@thetavernknight -- Fencing & Writing
instagram.com/thetavernknight 

@WinterSoldierFit - Cosplay & Fitness
instagram.com/WinterSoldierFit 

Tavern Knight's YouTube Channel
youtube.com/channel/UCnPK4BeesH0YSrLYARVeakA 

J.M. Aucoin -- Historical Adventure Novelist
jmaucoin.com 

J.M. Aucoin - Author Page
facebook.com/JustinMAucoin 

@JMAucoin_Writer
twitter.com/JMAucoin_Writer

https://www.amazon.com/J-M-Aucoin/e/B00DWNF22I?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1616094998&sr=1-1

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This week's guest is Mr. Tim Broadwater, an American Sumo practitioner and a member of the Appalachian Sumo Club in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Tim is a student of other martial arts, notably Judo and Karate, Jeet Kune Do, and has studied some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well.  Tim also competes in strongman competitions.   Tim is 6'7" (2.03m) tall and weighs 350 pounds (159k).  He tells us that Sumo is bigger in the USA than most people realize (yes, pun intended!).  Tim has trained in the use of defensive firearms and has taken a tactical medical course to supplement that training.

Tim is a User Experience professional, and has written the book, "UX FMK user experience: F**k, Marry, or Kill," available on Amazon.com.  He is also co-host of the upcoming "Design Thinking Games Podcast," about game design.  In addition to being a martial artist and information professional, Tim is an avid gamer. 

Find Tim at: www.timbroadwater.com
 
Find the United States Sumo Federation at: www.ussumo.org 

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Corporate Security Officer Morgan Hulsey, a life-long student of the martial arts, joins us to talk about women in the martial arts.  Morgan talks about some of the challenges faced by women who study martial arts, and encourages more women to seek martial arts training.  Morgan studied Isshin Ryu Karate from age five to age fourteen, competing in the art, and attaining the rank of purple belt.  For two years she trained in boxing at an "old school" boxing gym in Huntsville, Texas, and also simultaneously trained in Muy Thai.  Morgan currently trains in Judo.   Morgan works as a corporate security and personal protection officer for a very large Texas company.  She additionally trained in firearms and defensive tactics as part of her security officer training.  Tune in for this enjoyable discussion!

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Sensei Tristan Chermack, owner and chief instructor at Spirit Aikido Training Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota joins us to discuss the current state of Aikido and to talk about the "martial side" of Aikido.  Chermack Sensei discusses how and why Aikido is misunderstood, why it has a bad rap among many martial artists, and what needs to be done to make Aikido the martial art it was intended to be, including the need to "rebuild" Aikido.  Tune in for an interesting discussion!

Tristan Chermack is host of the Modern Aikidoist Podcast, found on Youtube and on your favorite podcast site, and is the owner of the Aikido-The Martial Side page on Facebook.  You can contact him through his dojo, Spirit Aikido Training Center, or via Youtube on his channel.     www.SpiritAikido.com

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Kris Wilder is a member of the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and has written 22 books about martial arts and martial-related subjects.  Kris owns West Seattle Karate Academy in Seattle, Washington, USA, where he teaches Goju-Ryu karate.  Kris holds black belts in Goju-Ryu, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo.  He also hosts the Martial Arts & Life podcast.  Join us for this great conversation!

Find Kris at: www.KrisWilder.com,  and
at: http://www.westseattlekarate.com

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Our guest this week is retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Gina L. Osborn.  Gina retired as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of Cyber and Computer Forensics in the Los Angeles Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The FBI is a male-dominated organization with the male to female ratio being about 80% to 20%.  Gina rose through the ranks to the ASAC position in the second largest FBI field division.  Gina talks about women in leadership roles in male-dominated organizations.  Gina coaches organizational leaders in the navigation of chaos, crisis and change, and is the host of the Behind the Crime Scene - A True Crime Podcast, and the Lead Like a Lady Podcast.  Find these wherever you find your favorite podcasts!  (Lead Like a Lady Podcast debuts the first week of March, 2021.)  Find Gina at:

www.ginalosborn.com
https://www.facebook.com/ginalosborn
www.behindthecrimescene.com

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