Self-protection company Tiga Tactics co-founders Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong are joined by Special Forces veteran Evan ”Ultra-OCR Man” Perperis to deep dive into the world of self-defense. The three talk about the mindset, skillset, and toolset needed to protect civilians using lessons learned from analyzing real world closed circuit TV footage. This is done through the lifetime of experience of the three co-hosts.
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What is the most common type of attack on the street and how do you defend against it? Patrick, Evan and Conrad (who jumps on a couple minutes in) dive into the topic along with some pre-attack indicators and why this is the most common attack. The episode ends with a quick review of Dragonfest 2024 held by the Martial Arts History Museum. Train wi…
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Dr. Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk about the why and how in training multiple styles of martial arts at the same time? Can it be done? Should you finish one style before starting a new one? What are the benefits and drawbacks of doing multiple arts simultaneously? The three hosts dive into the topic sharing they thoughts and experiences from the cum…
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S1E15: Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) Deep Dive
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Patrick and Conrad take the episode to talk to Evan about the Modern Army Combatives Program. What is it? What's in the program? How can it be improved and more? While fighting is important the three talk through the real value in Combatives and why you should be training. Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Follow 1ID Combatives Follow T…
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Conrad, Patrick and Evan deep dive into all things less lethal for personal defense. The three share their thoughts on everything from self-defense key chains to non-lethal projectile launchers. Listen to hear some of the perks and drawbacks of tools like pepper spray, stun guns, tasers, kubotans, tactical pens, Byrna's lineup of less lethal launch…
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S1E13: Situational Awareness More Important Than Skill?
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Is situational awareness the most important self protection skill? Does situational awareness matter more than martial skill? How do you develop situational awareness? Conrad, Patrick and Evan deep dive into situational awareness in this episode on what many cite as the most important skill for self-protection. Listen or Read Keep Rolling by Jon Jo…
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Dr. Conrad talks about his trip to Thailand to train Muay Thai. Evan asks about the training, the living accommodations, the tourist sites and more. However, most importantly Evan asks about the opinion of JCVD's Kickboxer and if Sagat's stage from Street Fighter II is a real place. Plus, Patrick jumps on later in the episode to ask about what kind…
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Patrick Vuong talk about what makes Pekiti Tirsia Kali unique in the world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pistol Defense Webinar San Francisco Street Combatives in Person Seminar Missed the Virtual Silat Symposium? Order the 4+ hour replay here Follow Tiga Tactics: Tiga Tactics Facebook Tiga Tactics In…
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Patrick, Conrad and Evan talk the Laws of Stupid in this motto focused episode. What are the laws of stupid? How do you avoid breaking them? How many can you break at once and not be in trouble? The group deep dives this easy to remember slogan of "don't do stupid things with stupid people at stupid times in stupid places". Train with Tiga Tactics …
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What does Safety is an Illusion mean and how does it apply to how you live your everyday life? Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk through the Tiga Tactic's slogan, how thin the veil of safety is, threats to our current way of life and things you can do to make yourself safer in your daily activities. Don't miss the latest episode of the Tiga Tactics pod…
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Did you know Tiga Tactics has its own Facebook group for people who've come to in person seminars or trained online? The questions in this episode come from that group asking questions to the hosts to learn more about their marital arts journey and self-protection. Topics include: -What do you consider the minimum effective dose of training to keep…
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Patrick, Evan and Conrad discuss the upcoming Street Combatives seminar taking place in Parkville, Maryland April 27-28, 2024 at the Academy of Traditional Asian Fighting Arts. The trio talk the the importance of punch defense, why going to the ground may not be the best idea and the value of training in person at the upcoming seminar. Hope to see …
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S1E6: Special Forces Ultra-Athlete Evan Perperis
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Dive deep into the background of Tiga Tactics co-host and instructor, Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis. Patrick and Conrad ask questions about Evan's childhood, military service, 44 months of combat experience, Special Forces training and the crazy world of ultra-endurance Obstacle Course Racing. Finally, they catch up with what Evan is currently trai…
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S1E5: 4x Black Belts with Patrick Vuong
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As a self-defense instructor since 1999, Patrick Vuong closes the wide gap between two traditionally separate warriors: martial artists and firearms enthusiasts. He helps customize Tiga Tactics’ combatives programs for a wide range of students, thanks to his diverse knowledge of fighting systems and his 20-plus years of experience as a self-defense…
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Conrad, Patrick and Evan explore one of Tiga Tactic's slogans, "Kind by Choice". They discuss not only the applications for self-protection but also how it benefits you in your daily life. Being kind with from a position of strength is the way martial artists should live and strive to behave. Plus, Dr. Conrad shares some actionable steps you can ta…
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S1E3: 8x Black Belt Deep Dive with Dr. Conrad Bui
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A combatives instructor with 40-plus years of continual experience, Dr. Conrad Bui is on a mission to empower others through the magic (and science) of martial arts. When he’s not healing bodies as a chiropractor, he’s learning and teaching others how to break them. Evan interviews Conrad talking about his childhood, his inspiration from Enter the …
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Tiga Tactics podcast cofounders Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong talk with Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis about the Pyramid of Personal Protection. If you want to get better at self-defense, this is how the path you need to follow to be able to maximize your training. Train online with Tiga Tactics Visit Evan's Website Train with Tiga Tactics Follow…
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Three co-hosts with more than a cumulative dozen black belts and 80+ years of experience in the world of martial arts talk about what makes the brand Tiga Tactics so unique. Dr. Conrad Bui, Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis talk about the founding of Tiga Tactics their methodology for analyzing real world problems and coming up with realistic solutio…
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