Tiga Tactics Podcast

Conrad and Evan discuss competition and if it is necessary as a martial artist?  Plus, they dive into the drawbacks and benefits covering why you may or may not want to start competing?   EDC Pen Course Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

In another style focused episode, Evan asks Conrad questions about Silat.  What are the pros/cons, where did it come from, why did Conrad start training it, how did this help start Tiga Tactics and where this would fall if Dr. Conrad was only allowed to train one style of martial arts...   Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

Can you learn martial arts online?  Not surprisingly, the answer has a lot of nuance.  Goals, type of martial arts, previous training and more help guide the answer.  Patrick, Conard and Evan talk about Pros and Cons regarding training online as well as why you may be not optimizing your training if you aren't doing any work online.  Then they share some of their personal preferences and recommendations.   Worst Case Defense In Person Seminar in Fullerton, CA EDC Knife Course Online Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

Why you should carry a folding knife...or maybe why you should not carry a folding knife.  Patrick, Conrad and Evan get into the details on pros and cons of carrying a folding knife as a tool or self-protection item in this deep dive of folders.  Plus, some recommended brands broken down by price range at the end.   Worst Case Defense In Person Seminar in Fullerton, CA EDC Knife Course Online Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

What happens if you are empty hand facing a firearm?  Do you just give up and die?  Should you go for the disarm you learned on YouTube?  Dr. Conrad Bui, Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis talk about gun threats, gun attacks and real life in this episode focused on empty hand vs. a firearm.    Worst Case Defense In Person Seminar in Fullerton, CA Gun Defense Course Online Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Street Combatives California Seminar Online Punch Defense Course   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 cumulative experience of more than a dozen black belts of knowledge.     Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Combative Conditioning Webinar Sign up   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 launchers and more.  See if whatever you carry fits the criteria of effective, accessible and convenient before you step out the door.    Some Products Discussed in this episode: Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pistol Defense Webinar Order a Byrna Pistol Order a Byrna TCR and Mission 4 (long gun variants) Personal Alarm Kimber Pepper Spray (gun shape) (Non Tactical Looking) Pen   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 Jordan Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pistol Defense Webinar Listen or read The Sponsored Athlete   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 of cardio fitness is required to do something similar.   Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pistol Defense Webinar Listen or read The Sponsored Athlete   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 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 Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 podcast and don't forget to subscribe!   Order your Safety is an Illusion Merchandise Sign up for the Street Combativers Seminar Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Missed the Virtual Silat Symposium?  Order the 4+ hour replay here   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 your skills sharp? What does that training look like? -Is it possible to defend yourself without intending to harm your attacker? What if you don't want to hurt the abusive partner who's attacking you? -What has been both Patrick and Conrad's biggest challenge to date with Tiga Tactics, and how have you overcome that challenge? -How did Patrick and Conrad become training partners, Tiga Tactic co-founders, did they grow up in the same area, etc.? -How did Evan, get involved with Tiga Tactics?   Sign up for the Street Combativers Seminar Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Missed the Virtual Silat Symposium?  Order the 4+ hour replay here   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 you in Maryland at the end of next month!   Sign up for the Street Combativers Seminar Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Missed the Virtual Silat Symposium?  Order the 4+ hour replay here   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 training and his work with 1st Infantry Division Combatives.   Pick up Evan's book on Amazon or Audible: Ultra-OCR Man https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Check out 1st Infantry Division Combatives on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1idcombatives/   Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Missed the Virtual Silat Symposium?  Order the 4+ hour replay here   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 teacher. His studies range from combat sports and traditional martial arts to reality-based self-defense and tactical firearms training.  Vuong is also the former senior editor of Recoil Magazine and former head editor of Recoil Offgrid Magazine.  In this episode Evan Perperis deep dives into Patrick's background and experience. Authorized Instructor in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali 2nd Degree Black Belt in Lai Chung Chuan Fa 1st Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate Certified Pistol Instructor Instructor of Women’s Self-Defense Founder and Head Instructor of the CSUF Martial Arts Fitness Class Current Student of Pentjak Silat Serak Current Student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Current Student of Muay Thai Read Patrick's Full Bio Here Train with Tiga Tactics Online Explore Evan's full website Strength & Speed   Train with Tiga Tactics   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 take right now to make you a nicer person.    Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Missed the Virtual Silat Symposium?  Order the 4+ hour replay here   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

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 Dragon, the multiple styles he has practiced and how that led to Tiga Tactics.  Learn about Dr. Conrad's 40+ years of martial arts experience including: 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and American Freestyle Karate Instructor/Coach in Muay Thai Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Guro (Full Instructor) in Nubreed Kali Guru (Full Instructor) in Pentjak Silat Serak Sigung (Master Level) in Kuntao Silat deThouars Sigung (Master Level) in Ying Lung Hsing Sifu (Full Instructor) in Jeet Kune Do Concepts Certified Pistol Instructor Certified Instructor of “Personal Protection in the Home” Read Dr. Conrad's Full Bio: https://tigatactics.com/about/conrad/   Train with Tiga Tactics Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com Read "The Sponsored Athlete" Here   Train with Tiga Tactics   Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com