Wim Demeere Podcast

Doug Patteson is a former CIA spy, technical advisor to movie and TV projects, firearms instructor and a lot more. We talked about his life, what it's like to be a spy and covered much ground. Enjoy!

The bonus episode on Patreon where Doug answers questions is here.

The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/133

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Mike Tyson losing to James Buster Douglas was a surprise to many people. The way they expected the fight to go was caused by the same thinking we see nowadays in society: war in Ukraine or Israel, politics, history, etc. Single-variable thinking is omnipresent. In this episode, I explain why it doesn't work and what to do about it.

Enjoy!

The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/132

Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ My blog: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres

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Social media videos are reshaping the public perception of what violence and martial arts look like. Through clever editing tricks, they make things seem much more impressive than they are. In this episode, I talk about how they trick you into believing them.

The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/131

Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ My blog: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres

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Schalk Holloway is a former self-defense instructor, and author, but is also involved in ministry and writes novels. In this episode, we talk about all these things and so much more. The bonus episode is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/89373986 The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/130

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Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ My blog: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Many practitioners of martial arts and self-defense systems have opinions on the self-defense laws of their area. But all too often, they are mistaken or ignore the reality of the law. In this episode, I give some examples from all over the world on how not understanding the legal aspects of self-defense can get you in trouble. Enjoy!

The links mentioned in this episode: http://www.wimsblog.com/129

Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ My blog: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Wayne Black has more than forty-five years of professional security experience in both the public and private sectors. He has personally supervised protection details and special threat assignments all over the world. Wayne is a qualified expert witness regarding security in US Federal and State courts, a nationally certified firearms instructor, and much more. Wayne's book: https://amzn.to/3OjQfMl "School Insecurity: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators on School Security, Protecting Your Children, and Fostering a Safe Learning Environment" The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/128 Please like, share, and subscribe to help the podcast grow.

Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere

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Andy Benfield is an adventurer, author, martial artist, and more. His adventures in the Himalayas, searching for proof of the existence of the Yeti were recently released on BBC Radio 4 and as a podcast. The bonus episode with Andy on Patreon is here.

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Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ My blog: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Liam Jackson is a martial artist and had a full career in law enforcement: Deputy Sheriff and Training Officer, U/C narcotics officer, Chief of Police, Counter-terrorism trainer and Subject Matter Expert for the Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Justice, and more. We talk about his career, being in a horrendous gunfight and actually placing himself under arrest...

The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/126

The bonus episode with Liam on Patreon is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/85860189/

Please like, share, and subscribe to help the podcast grow.

Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ My blog: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Dr. Mike Piekarski is a Doctor of physical therapy, MMA, and BJJ competitor. He specializes in helping combat sports athletes recover from injuries and get back into training and competing.

The bonus episode in which Mike answers my Patron's questions is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84611268/ All the links mentioned are here in the show notes: https://wimsblog.com/125 Please like, share, and subscribe to help the podcast grow

Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ My blog: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Gavin Coleman is the founder and lead knife maker and designer at Ironside Edge Works. He lives in South Africa and makes practical, self-defense knives for daily carry and use. We talk about knives obviously, but also violence in South-African society, co-authoring the book "The Maul" and much more. The bonus episode in which Gavin answers my Patron's questions is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/83532702/ All the links mentioned are here in the show notes: https://wimsblog.com/124 Please like, share, and subscribe to help the podcast grow.