Archive for April, 2010
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
My father served in the Korean War. When he returned our family deteriorated because he wasn't given the opportunity to re-acclimate, and was held in contempt by others who didn't serve.
Our family melted down and as a result I never got to know my father after the divorce and even ...
Posted in special forces, fire rescue, security, secret service, counter-terrorism, honor, sacrifice, law enforcement, support, morality, police, freedom, violence, military, gratitude, accountability, courage, combat | 12 Comments »
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
High Priority Memo from TACFIT HQ:
Several weeks ago, thousands of eager Grunts just like you downloaded our Israeli Special Forces TACFIT Challenge: the very same program Scott used to push real-life commandos to their physical and emotional limit in the Middle East.
Understandably enough, a ...
Posted in challenges, TACFIT | No Comments »
Monday, April 12th, 2010
I've had the honor of working with our CST Head Coach Alberto Gallazzi for several years now. And each new country he has assisted me in teaching, Sweden, Italy, Israel, has left a better impact than had I done the same without his presence. After discussions with our faculty directors ...
Posted in leadership, Circular Strength Training, certification, coach | 8 Comments »
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
I posted this poll on my fanpage on Monday: if faced with a crisis where the life of a someone you loath depended upon rapid action, and you may face almost-certain harm, would you take the action: YES / NO?
95% would be a Good Samaritan. Though I believe ...
Posted in morality, accountability, courage, compassion, fear | No Comments »
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
The TACFIT symbol is made up of a Florian cross bearing two crossed Clubbells set on bat wings.
The Florian Cross represents Saint Florian, patron saint of firefighters. Firefighters have been heavily involved in the design and ongoing evolution of TACFIT, and we honor their willingness to run toward danger to rescue ...
Posted in secret service, special forces, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, symbolism, morale, fire rescue, fighting, military, TACFIT, security, combat | 1 Comment »
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
In addition to serving as the U.S. National Sambo Team coach and a top-level referee, I've had the honor of competing in multi-sport national and international championships for the US Team. As the first American to study behind the Iron Curtain with the USSR’s national and Olympic ...
Posted in physique sculpting, gymnastics, motor development, TACFIT, Sambo, film reviews, hypertrophy, performance enhancement, sport specific, stability training, proprioception, ground engagement, groundfighting, plyometric, explosiveness, Crossfit, USA Team, peaking, mobility, self-defense, bodyweight, MMA, competition, boxing, agility, endurance, stamina, power, free-weights, clubbells, strength, conditioning, weight-lifting, kettlebells, anaerobic, metabolic, combat, fighting, grappling, kickboxing, martial art, recovery, energy, fat loss, injury prevention, core, exercise | 9 Comments »