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Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Stephen TapilatuStephen Tapilatu Personal information Nickname The Dragon Nationality Dutch Born March 17, 1972 (age 52) Groningen, Netherlands Sport Country The Netherlands Sport Taekwondo, MMA, kickboxing Rank Teakwondo ITF 7 Dan Club Sportcenter tapilatu / Teakwondo Groningen(TKDG) Team Golden Glory (MMA) Now coaching National team, ITF Netherlands Achievements and titles World finals Canada 1990, Malaysia 1994 Regional finals 1990 Davos, 1992 Koszalin Updated on 8 February 2013 Stephen Tapilatu (born March 17, 1972, in Groningen) is a prominent Dutch martial artist who has achieved success at the highest level primarily in ITF but also in WTF taekwondo. He began taekwondo at the age of 8 under the tutelage of his black belt father, Wijnand...
2025-02-2656 min
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 176 - Throw back Episode - Mike Brown and Craig Douglas - Celebrating our MentorsThis show we do a throwback to our 100th episode where we talk with our two most important mentors ------ Our 100th show! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than by having our two most important mentors on the show: Mike Brown of the former Praesidium Group and Craig Douglas of Shivworks. Topics: Meeting Mike in the mid 90s, how he became such an important coach and mentor to Eric and Aaron; how he pushed Eric join the TPI forums and to take ECQC. The Twins becoming a host to Crai...
2025-01-031h 49
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 174 - Brian Schilt back on the show! Shivworks EWO AARThis episode we have a very very special guest……WE HAVE OUR BROTHER BRIAN BACK ON THE SHOW! This was a blast having the band back together. Brian just attended the Shivworks EWO - Edged Weapons Overview in Idaho 9-10 Nov 2024. We do an AAR about his experience and also talk a little pistols with him as well. Shivworks Online Training as discussed on the show: https://shivworksonline.thinkific.com/ HamStudy.org: Cutting edge amateur radio study tools I used an app on my ipad and phone, since I could easily study on...
2024-11-201h 16
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 126 - Tim Herron 3 - Compete! No More Excuses!Aaron's hitting competition harder than ever. Who better to have on to chat about it than Tim Herron? Aaron and Tim talk about anti-competition attitudes. Who should compete and why. Tim's approach at the match and at the buzzer. A little gear talk too! https://www.timherronshooting.com/ Instagram @timherronshooting Facebook Tim Herron Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios...
2023-09-011h 03
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 125 - Gear and Mindset 17 - 28th Amendment? - Fargo Police Officer AmbushThis show Eric and Aaron hit on their accountability this week. They then discuss some philosophy and history on the elites controlling the polis, and how it relates to Gavin Newsom's 28th Amendment proposal. Also discussed was the Fargo ND Police Officer Ambush where Officer Jake Wallin was killed. Officer Zachary Robinson was a hero in this incident where he shot and killed the shooter and likely saved countless people due to the apparent plans the killer had. LInks as discussed on the show: Tulsa Defensive Pistol I class Oct 28th 2023 Mark Levin's Ameri...
2023-08-241h 44
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 124 - Throwback Episode - Dr. William Aprill 2 - Aprill Risk ConsultingThis throwback episode we celebrate Dr. William Aprill for his second appearance on our show. We miss him greatly, but can continue to learn from his amazing and critical contribution to our path. ///////////////////////////////// This week we have Dr. William Aprill back on the show to hit on some very timely subjects. William is the self-protection industry leader in knowing the criminals mind and the protectors mind and how to use this knowledge to keep us safer. Some of the topics discussed are the phycological effects of the COVID 19 lockdowns and economic impacts, and current riots spurre...
2023-08-181h 38
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 123 - Ohio Police Carbine/Rifle Qual - CCW Holder Killers - Twin AccountabilityThis episode Aaron and Eric talk about concealed carry holders crime myths and hit on some accountability long over due. Eric hits on some accountability on some carbine drills that he proposed including the Ohio Police Carbine qual recommended by Claud Werner The Tactical Professor, and the Defoor Hat qual and more. Aaron talks about getting to start training again after his surgery and much more. https://tacticalprofessor.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/ohio-police-rifle-carbine-standard-qualification-course.pdf Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Mo...
2023-08-081h 23
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 122 - Tessah Booth - Armed and StyledTessah Booth is the founder of the amazing Armed and Styled Youtube channel. The channel content takes viewers on her journey of self defense, competitive shooting and concealed carry acumen. She provides timely, filtered and pressure tested carry method tips that cuts through all the noise. This information can keep you from making expensive or worse dangerous mistakes with your concealed carry journey. This episode we talk about her first classes, first and current carry pistols, Rangemaster TacCon23, 2 Gun matches, summer carry and much more. Tessah has a wealth of knowledge and we simply enjoyed the conversation For m...
2023-08-021h 53
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 120 - John Daub 2 - Being Strong, Blood Panels, Testosterone and Small RevolversWe invite John Daub of KR Training back on the show. We have a great discussion on Fitness, and more importantly being strong which John is a big strong dude so he knows a thing or two about it. We also talk about supplements, testosterone treatment, and a bit about small revolvers. Johns first episode 41 John is co-author of the very influential book, Strategies and standards for Defensive Handgun Training. If you have been a listener to the show for a while you will recall, this book was part catalyst in EvoSec being founded. The book di...
2023-07-191h 51
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 119 - Throwback Episode - Tom Givens 2 - Rangemaster Instructor Course AARThrowback Episode to our second show with Tom Givens, originally Ep. 40. ///////////////////// As promised new Tactical Twin (Davis Twins) music at the beginning! Let us know what you think. This episode we have legendary firearms instructor Tom Givens back on the show. This is an AAR based on Eric's experience taking the Rangemaster Instructor Development and Certification Class in Casa Grande AZ hosted by Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives. Tom is a 25 year law enforcement veteran, has been teaching firearms in some fashion since the 1970s, and has been teaching full time for 24 yea...
2023-07-121h 59
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 117 - Paul Sharp 2 - Sharp Defense - Shivworks Collective - Straight Blast Gym Black BeltThis episode we are super pumped to have Paul Sharp back on the show! - Sharp Defense - Shivworks Collective - Straight Blast Gym Black Belt and coach. This show we talk about Paul's move to Idaho, why he moved, JiuJitsu as a super power, knife defense, knife disarms, and of course Paul brings it on the music discussion. Follow Paul on IG for some excellent tips and inspiring content @paul_sharp_sbg https://sbgidaho.com/ Paul's BJJ Fanatics Vids https://bjjfanatics.com/products/jiu-jitsu-based-self-defense-strategies-by-paul-sharp Intro and Outro...
2023-06-272h 00
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 115 - Throwback Episode - Kyle Defoor - Defoor-Proformance Shooting - Navy SEAL - member of DEVGRUThis Throwback episode we revisit the first time we had Kyle Defoor on the show, it has been one of our most downloaded shows. ////////////////////// We welcome Kyle Defoor of Defoor-Proformance- Shooting to the show. Kyle is a former Navy SEAL Sniper, member of DEVGRU and is a professional shooter teaching pistol, carbine and rifle to a new standard. His use of shooting the B8 Bull at speed on his established standards has influenced the firearms industry undeniably. With tours to Bosnia, Afghanistan, and other real world applications he has honed his philosophy on what makes ev...
2023-06-151h 47
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 111 - Todd Fox II - Protective PerspectiveTodd Fox is a former Marine, an accomplished Brazilian JIuJitsu black belt, Combatives and integrated martial arts subject matter expert, an author, and the CEO of Tour Protection. They provide protective services, training, and risk management to the who's who in Hollywood, the music industry and diplomatic security globally. Some of their notable clients are….Madonna, Tool, ColdPlay, Nine inch Nails, Motley Crew and Journey to name a few. This show we spend some time talking about his new book Protective Perspective which takes a behind the curtain look at tour security from Todd's perspective and his camera. htt...
2023-05-171h 01
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 110 - Ben Simonson - Boresight SolutionsThis episode Aaron is joined by Ben Simonson from Boresight Solutions. Boresight Solutions provides clients with the best hard use customized pistols available. The results are pistols that are carefully and purposely customized by hand to be ready and reliable if you're forced to truly fight with your pistol. Ben talks about growing up engrossed in shooting, progressing into high level training and competition. These experiences finally lead him to acquire a Glock 19. Although he realized the benefits of the Glock pistol, he quickly discovered the shortcomings as well and realized he could correct them himself. These modifications worked so well...
2023-05-0459 min
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 109 - Caleb Causey - Lone Star Medics - Sweaty Bloody Muddy Dark Caleb Causey is a former Army medic, and owner of Lone Star Medics. He is a subject matter expert in trauma medicine, and combines his courses with live fire and simunitions/marking cartridges in some cases to build skills in a stress inoculation environment. Just our kind of dude! He is also a multidisciplinary practitioner, and instructor/presenter at the storied Rangemaster TacCon. Eric and Aaron finally had the opportunity of meeting Caleb at TacCon23. The twins attended his EDC Medical Kit class and multiple other classes along side Caleb. This show we talk about TacCon, and then hi...
2023-04-251h 50
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 108 - Gear and Mindset 14 - New Shotgun Adventure - SGT Perry Conviction - 911 calls after defenseEric starts a his new Shotgun adventure as a rank newb. He talks about picking up a new Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, and starting this new path with a new platform. The Twins also talk about the SGT Perry conviction, and what Andrew Branca and Mas Ayoob have to say about it as well. Also, calling 911 after a self defense incident, what to do and what NOT to do. https://lawofselfdefense.com/ Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana
2023-04-141h 32
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 107 - Rangemaster TacCon 23 After Action ReviewThis episode Eric and Aaron do an AAR of Rangemaster TacCon 23 in Dallas. The training was pound for pound the best training event the twins have ever attended. For more info and how to get into TacCon next year: https://taccon.info/ Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org Like, follow and share us on Fac...
2023-04-041h 42
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 106 - Gear and Mindset 13 - New Boresight Solutions Glock - Pros and Cons of confronting rude peopleEric and Aaron discuss some current events, Aaron's new Boresight Solutions Glock and the Pros and Cons of confronting rude people. Special Intro and Outro Music by: Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!! Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu...
2023-03-221h 03
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 105 - Jason Bieler - The Art of Music - Staying fit as a Rock StarThis show we have one of the most influential rock guitarists, musicians and song writers in Aaron and Eric's upbringing; Jason Bieler of Saigon Kick and his latest band, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra. He provides some incredible insight into the music industry, his song writing routine and how he stays fit on the road and at home. The connection for our loyal audience is certainly salient to mindset and discipline. For more about Jason, how to get his latest album and more: https://jasonbieler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonbieler/ h...
2023-03-071h 13
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 104 - KA Clark - Citizens Defense Research “KA is going straight to hell, because he sold his soul to the devil to shoot that well…” Tom Givens This show we have KA Clark on the podcast: He is one of the most accomplished shooters in the open enrollment circuit winning every high level patch, pin, TacCon championship, and aspiring designation to place a goal on. One of the most coveted: 4 Perfect 125 scores at the Rogers Shooting School Test from concealment - (Bill Rogers himself has 4 125s). This show we talk about KA's practice routines, and mindset that has helped him attain such awesome goals. We also hit...
2023-02-281h 15
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 103 - Retired Special Forces Medic Justin BallThis show we have a special guest on the show: Justin Ball is a fellow 0600 am JiuJitsu coach at @hold_fast_jiujitsu with Eric Davis. Justin is also a retired Special Forces Medic serving with 1st Special Forces Group at Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA, and ending his career as a Sergeant Major in a Army special mission unit at Fort Bragg NC. This show we dive deep into trauma medicine, Americas treatment of law enforcement, his JiuJitsu journey and much more. Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bie...
2023-02-151h 38
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 102 - Tim Herron 2 - The 32 MOA Circle Reticle & TacCon Student TipsThis episode we get an audio pistol lesson from USPSA Grand Master Tim Herron. Including a discussion about the use of the 32 MOA circle reticle instead of a precise dot with your RDO. Also, as one of the world class instructors for the upcoming TacCon 2023, Tim offers tips to Aaron, Eric, and all first-time attendees. Tim Herron is a USPSA Grand Master in both Single Stack and Limited division, a Master Class CDP shooter in IDPA, and has experience in defensive shooting, IDPA, Steel Challenge, bullseye and target shooting, Bianchi, and the occasional trick shot. Tim is spo...
2023-02-071h 41Evolution Security PodcastEp. 101 - Chris Lapre 4 - Home Defense - Tactics and Understanding the ProblemChris Lapre 4 - Chris is our first 4th return guest! This show we talk about tactics to deal with home defense. How to harden your home, strong points, family training...etc. Also, should we do one man/women house clearance or not? We discuss supplemental gear to help harden your home and much more. Link to EvoSec Blog with all of the suggestions from the show. As Chris mentioned, The Greyman Brief's https://www.superessestraps.com/ Previous shows with Chris - Episode 43 Episode 83 Episode 69 Chris Lapre is a SWAT...
2023-02-011h 52Evolution Security PodcastEp. 100! - Mike Brown and Craig Douglas - Celebrating our MentorsOur 100th show! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than by having our two most important mentors on the show: Mike Brown of the former Praesidium Group and Craig Douglas of Shivworks. Topics: Meeting Mike in the mid 90s, how he became such an important coach and mentor to Eric and Aaron; how he pushed Eric join the TPI forums and to take ECQC. The Twins becoming a host to Craig for multiple classes through the years and how that relationship led to training with others in the Shivworks collective. TPI and its i...
2023-01-251h 49
Evolution Security PodcastBonus Episode - EvoSec 2022 Accountability - now, get after 2023Eric and Aaron discuss and highlight their accountability for 2022, classes taken and given, gear purchases, changes in strength and conditioning efforts and more. They then go into what is in store for 2023, and lastly talk about a little current second amendment news. Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!! Help support this show by purchasing any of your...
2023-01-171h 40Evolution Security PodcastEp. 99 - Kyle Defoor 3 - Defoor-Proformance Shooting - Standards and Industry RelationshipsThis show we have Kyle Defoor back on to table about shooting standards, their importance and how standards are getting more challenging to meet the growing capabilities of shooters in the community. Check out Kyles new Pistol Hat Qual we speak about, it is a near perfect standard for over all defensive shooting skills. We then talk about some of Kyle’s best relationships in the shooting and training community and lastly hit on some gear and music of course. Gear: Holosun EPS, Staccato and more. Kyle is a former Navy SEAL Sniper, member of DEVGRU and is a p...
2023-01-031h 46
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 97 - Lanny Bassham 2 - Olympian Mental Practice and how to use it for your performanceThis episode of the EvoSec Podcast we have Lanny Bassham back on the show - Olympic Gold Medalist and World champion shooter and Preeminent mental coach - Author of With Winning in Mind. Starting 20 + years ago, Mr. Bassham started influencing the EvoSec Crew with his life changing book and coaching protocols. Prescribed by pistol instructor, IDPA national champion, Masters JiuJitsu World Champion and good friend Mike Brown (Episode 5), his book enables all who want to excel in any endeavor the mental tools needed to become a world class performer, or maybe you just want to loose weight, his methods wo...
2022-12-131h 30
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 96 Gear and Mindset Ep. 11 - EvoSec Defensive Pistol/Combatives with Weapons Classes - Aarons Blue Belt PromotionThis episode we congratulate Aaron on his promotion to blue belt in BJJ! We also discuss our recent Defensive Pistol and Combatives with Weapons Integration classes held in Tulsa OK 19-20 Nov 2022. Lastly we talk a little current events/politics towards the end of the show. Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa EvoSec Class highlight video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U5x5zqVp-c&t=108s The wond...
2022-12-071h 23
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 95 - Return of the Jedi III - Scott Jedlinski - AAR of MSP Red Dot Instructor ClassThis show we do an After Action Review of Scott Jedlinski's Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Instructor class that Eric just attended 29-30 Oct 2022 outside Fort Bragg NC. https://www.modernsamuraiproject.com/ Scott's MSP targets. Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!! Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Suppleme...
2022-11-301h 18
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 94 Gear and Mindset Episode 10 - Modern Samurai Project class - Aaron's Shorty AR15 update EvoSec Defensive Pistol and Combatives and Weapons Integration - 16 hr course 19-20 Nov 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma. This gear and mindset episode Aaron gives an update on his shorty AR15, let's just say its a political but still its a badass AR. Aaron also mentioned an excellent video called Why everyone needs an AR15 by T.Rex Arms. This video gives a historical perspective on the origin of firearms in this nation and destroys the myth that "military" arms are somehow different than civilian arms. Also it refutes the lefts laughable rhetoric towards the AR15 in the hands of civi...
2022-11-0158 min
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 93 - EvoSec Throwback Episode - Craig Douglas I - ShivworksThis is a Throwback re-air of our first episode with Craig Douglas in 2019, great content and worth the relisten: EvoSec Defensive Pistol and Combatives and Weapons Integration - 16 hr course 19-20 Nov 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Replay: This week we are extremely excited to have Craig Douglas of Shivworks on the show. Craig is the father of the real life "Fight Club" with a gun or knife. His course work Extreme Close Quarters Concepts (ECQC) has changed the lives of countless people throughout the US and around the world. This show we discuss the details of the...
2022-10-251h 22
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 91 - Chris Fry - PFC Training - Shivworks Collective EvoSec Defensive Pistol and Combatives and Weapons Integration - 16 hr course 19-20 Nov 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma. This episode we finally have the last member of the Shivworks Collective on the show; Chris Fry of MDTS Training, and PFC Training www.pfctraining.com. Chris is one of 5 people certified by Craig Douglas of Shivworks, is a BJJ black belt and is a preeminent expert in multidisciplinary training. This show we dive deep into what training is vs practice, and how to practice effectively. Find Chris on Instagram @mdts_training and you can also find his personal training...
2022-10-121h 54
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 89 - John Valentine 2 - Abysmal recruiting in Military and Law EnforcementThis episode we have our friend John Valentine from Deeds of Arms back on the show to talk about major problems in Military and Law Enforcement recruiting, and what factors are contributing to the issue. We also hit on some of what John is up to training wise and teaching wise. For more on John or most importantly get into one of his classes: Home - Deeds of Arms EvoSec Defensive Pistol and Combatives and Weapons Integration - 16 hr course 19-20 Nov 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Please subscribe and share our podcast with...
2022-09-281h 05
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 88 - Rob Leatham and Mike Seeklander - 2 World Champion ShootersThis episode we have both the Great One Rob Leatham and Mike Seeklander on the show. Rob is arguably the most winning action pistol competitor ever, he has 8 IPSC World Titles, 34 USPSA/IPSC National Titles, and multiple IDPA and Steel challenge national titles as well. Mike Seeklander is the current IDPA World Champion, has multiple national titles both in IDPA, and USPSA and more. We do a deep dive into higher level shooting concepts, mental prep, dry fire, and much more. We also hit on Mike and Rob's joint venture The Bigger Circle - Check out ep...
2022-09-211h 30Evolution Security PodcastEp. 86 Nick Delgadillo – Starting Strength and Lift Fight WinNick Delgadillo is the head instructor over the Starting Strength coach certification program and the founder of Lift, Fight, Win. Starting Strength under the leadership of Mark Rippetoe, author of the storied book of the same title has been making people stronger and more useful for years. The program is a reductionist barbell training system using archetypal human movement biomechanics with linear progression and movement cues that everyone can easily learn. For more information: Starting Strength or to buy a book Starting Strength Book Nick is also a JiuJitsu and Combatives coach at IOWAPARKBJJ.COM In t...
2022-09-071h 55
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 85 Gear and Mindset show 7 - Correcting FBI Ballistics discussion, Restroom and carry, Ankle Med kits, and When you don't want to workout.EvoSec Defensive Pistol and Combatives for Weapons Environment - 16 hr course 19-20 Nov 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma. For more information: aarond1@cox.net On this gear and mindset show, Aaron corrects some facts he had incorrect on the FBI ballistics protocols and his 380 discussion. Aaron then explains each one of the actual protocols. The crew talk about their medical ankle kits, then talk about how to deal with using the restroom while armed. Lastly, they talk about the fact that all of us have days were we don't feel like working out, and how we deal with it. ...
2022-08-301h 13Evolution Security PodcastEp. 84 - Aimee Langdon - Vice President Langdon Tactical TechnologyOn this show we have Aimee Langdon, Vice President of Langdon Tactical Technologies (LTT) on the show. We talk about Aimee's badassary in the Tactical Games where she holds three regional titles and a second place win at nationals in 2021. We talk about her training methods, about LTT Discover and then also talk about the awesome innovations and world class life saving gear her and the crew at LTT are bringing to the custom firearms industry. Aimee is the Vice President of Business Development & Operations at LTT. Langdon is well-versed in global business with over 11 years of pro...
2022-08-231h 31Evolution Security PodcastEp. 83 Chris Lapre 3 - Fast and Furious - First hand knowledgeThis show we invite Chris Lapre back on the show to talk about his first hand knowledge of the Obama administration debacle Fast and Furious. Chris Lapre is a SWAT Commander for Pinal Country Arizona Sherriff's department and runs Asymmetric Options. Asymmetric Options provides training in firearms and tactics to Law Enforcement, Military and Civilians. Chris also leads training at his agency, providing opportunities for both himself and his deputies to train with the top instructors in the industry multiple times a year. Just recently, Eric and Chris took the Rangemaster Pistol Instructor and Certification course together wh...
2022-08-161h 31
Evolution Security PodcastEp 82 - Spencer Keepers 3 - Eli Dickens and Critical lessons - Reality of civilians stopping mass killingsThis show we discuss the Greenwood mass killing incident were hero Eli Dickens stopped a coward murderer at 43 yards within 15 seconds of the first shots. He did this carrying a concealed pistol via the July 1st constitutional carry law that just took effect. We discuss the Critical lessons we are learning and what we could learn as more info comes out. – Preceding this discussion we look at statistics of civilians stopping mass killings. The leftist media and the anti-gun left have tried to downplay this event as if it doesn’t happen often and that it is actually more danger...
2022-08-091h 55
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 81 Gear and Mindset Episode 6 - Celebrating our AR15s - Aaron's new GlockGratitude for our main AR15s after the House votes to ban "Semi Assault Weapons." Aaron and I just have a jovial chat talking ARs, Glocks, Flograppling, and JiuJitsu. Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!! Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Ori...
2022-08-011h 23
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 80 - Annette Evans - On Her Own blog - Author - Competitive ShooterThis episode we have a very special guest whom we have wanted to bring on the show for some time. Annette Evans is an author, blogger and an intense practitioner of the multi-disciplinary path. She is also a competitive shooter with regional championships in USPSA and Steel Challenge and the author of The Dry Fire Primer. Listeners may recall that Eric pushed this as an essential book close to two years ago, all folks serious about shooting progress should get this book. This show we talk about Annett's discovery of Combatives and JiuJitsu through taking Shivworks EWO course with Crai...
2022-07-251h 37
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 75 - Bonus Commentary show - Mass Murder/Active Killer tragedies - A reasoned perspectiveAaron Davis takes a moment to provide some needed commentary and perspective regarding the two most current active murder tragedies. Leftist politicians, including the president/vice president and their supporters in the media manipulate these tragedies to further their agenda of disarming US citizens and dismantling the Second Amendment. We know that the only real solution in any mass killing is a good guy/gal with a gun having the capabilities to stop these evil individuals in their tracks. Two Articles read on the show: 21 weeks and 213 mass shootings - Saeed Ahmed of NPR M...
2022-05-2923 min
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 74 - Walt Settlemyre - The Distinguished Savage PodcastThis episode we are pumped to have Walt Settlemyre of The Distinguished Savage Podcast on the show. Walt is quickly becoming a great friend from a far, is a likeminded dude and is a true renaissance man walking the walk. He is a US Army veteran (11B Infantry), Spear Instructor, GST Level 1 Instructor, Shivworks ECQC alum, has trained with Cliff Byerly of Hill Country Combatives, Tony Blauer and much more. He also currently trains at 10th Planet JiuJitsu Austin. Walt is a veteran in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and runs the Medic Safety classes of his agencies academy. He inc...
2022-05-262h 04
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 73 - Tim Alexander of Primus - Self Protection Path for a virtuoso DrummerThis episode we are super PUMPED to have Eric's favorite drummer of all time, Tim Alexander of Primus on the show! For those that think this show may be just about music....stay tuned, this show is about Tim's new epiphanies in needing a more developed self protection platform. This is still a very typical EvoSec show, we were surprised by the direction of the show and so will you. Intro (bumper) music performed by Tim Alexander in Fata Morgana Also Check out Tim's flagship band Primus as well. Please subscribe and share our podcast with f...
2022-05-181h 53
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 70 Lee King - MAASPI/Team ROC JiuJitsu - SOCP InstructorLee King is the JiuJitsu Coach at The Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines which is also a Team ROC affiliate, He also is a Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) instructor at a local agency. This episode we talk about Lee's upbringing in JiuJitsu and MMA under Roy Marsh and Greg Thompson, and his work for SOCP which also includes being a "bad" guy for some very high speed scenarios for his agency. In addition, Lee is also Eric Davis' JiuJitsu coach. Upcoming Training Events: John Murphy FPF Training - Street Envounter Skills and Tactics Out...
2022-04-271h 14
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 67 Gear and Mindset Episode 4 - Kettlebells, Suppressors, Violent Crime and DOJ leftist politicsOn this Gear and Mindset episode Eric and Aaron discuss Kettlebell Swings and why it could be one of the best exercises to add to your fitness path for your strength, your cardio and for your BACK. They also discuss the skyrocketing crime rates, facilitated by leftist policies and DOJ politics with the Second Amendment. Suppressors are also discussed off the cuff, give a listen and a share. Also please check out our sponsors bellow. The Kettlebell Swing why its the perfect exercise The Kettlebell Swing - Pavel Tsatsouline Sen Grassley Letter to DOJ and...
2022-03-191h 09
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 65 Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski 2 - Modern Samurai Project - Red Dot Deep Dive - JiuJitsuWe have Scott Jedlinski back for a 2nd show, going into a Red Dot deep dive, Scott's JiuJitsu journey, the crews current BJJ Fanatics video studies. Scott also hits on the fallacy that some instructors are pushing which is that you don't need to focus on performance in your firearms training yet more on things you cant measure like awareness, tactics and what not; he explains why this is a falsehood. Bio: Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski of the Modern Samurai Project is a life long martial artist in TKD, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and shooting. He is...
2022-02-171h 45
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 63 John Hearne - Two Pillars and Rangemaster - How the defenders mind worksThis episode we finally have John Hearne of Two Pillars and Rangemaster on the show. John helps us understand how our mind develops motor programs for skill, and mental maps to better prepare for life or death situations. John has been a federal law enforcement officer since 1992, serving primarily in uniform patrol. He currently serves as an instructor (firearms, tactics, active shooter, & use of force), an armorer, and a field training officer for his agency. John's firearms instructor certifications include: – Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) (Pistol, Revolver, Shotgun, Rifle, Select-Fire) – Federal Bureau of Investigat...
2022-01-211h 50
MMA History PodcastGILBERT YVEL - Early Career and PRIDE FC YearsSend a text#GilbertYvel #PrideFC #MMA Gilbert Yvel Pride FCGilbert Yvel Early Career & Pride FC Years (ep. 82)0:00Intro 0:17 Start in MMA 3:10 Early Holland Fight Scene 4:30 Meeting Peter Aerts5:39 Fighting Rob Van Leeuwen 9:55 Fighting Leon Van Dijk11:45 Rings Rule Set 14:37 Fighting Referee Vyacheslav Kiselev17:44 M1 Tournament Sergei Tunic18:44 Fighting Oleg Tsygolnic21:33 Fighting Dirty Bob Schrijber26:52 Reconnecting With Mother 32:40 Dealing with First MMA Loss 35:30 Dirty Bob Schrijber WAR41:10 Apy Echteld as a Manager 43:00 Fighting Kareem Barkalaev44:45 Biting Kareem Barkalaev49:40 Fightin...
2022-01-032h 04
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 60 Mike Seeklander 2 - The Bigger Circle - American Warrior SocietyThis episode we sit down with world champion shooter Mike Seeklander of Shooting Performance and the American Warrior Society. If you did't hear our first interview with Mike please listen to Episode 14. In this episode We talk about his new exciting venture with Rob Leatham, The Bigger Circle were they co-teach classes assisting shooters gain exponential performance. Eric just recently purchased the video Advanced Handgun Shooting Mechanics - With Rob Leatham and Mike Seeklander which is a documentary of their new flagship class. Mike and Eric spend quite a bit of time enumerating some of the lessons learned from the...
2021-12-031h 29
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 59 Kyle Rittenhouse - Acquitted on All Charges! - Lessons learnedThis does not constitute legal advice, Eric and Aaron on not lawyers nor claim to provide this information for that purpose. This is for discussion sake. If you have legal questions please consult with legal counsel in your jurisdiction. Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges! This is a victory for liberty the 2nd Amendment and self defense law. We believe that Kyle being charged at all was an injustice, as even a cursory understanding of the law of self defense and the evidence available in video shows cut and dry self defense. We go over s...
2021-11-2151 min
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 56 John Valentine of Green Ops - "Bro stop Talismaning"John is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Modern Army Combatives under the "Father of Modern Combatives," Matt Larsen. He served as an assistant instructor to Matt Larsen for several years. He now focuses on firearms and reality based simulation training. John taught for various organizations and units, providing training for service members, law enforcement, and everyday Americans. He began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2007 and has attended ~600 hours of formal training in firearms and combatives to go along with over a decade of active military service. As a competitor, John is an international submission gra...
2021-10-291h 50
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 55 Lee Weems - First Person Safety and RangemasterLee Weems is the owner and operator of First Person Safety and is also staffed with Rangemaster LLC where he assist Tom Givens with their storied Instructor Development program. He has been a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certified peace officer since 1999 having been sworn at the local, state, and federal levels and has served as a patrolman, field training officer, detective, supervisor, three terms as Chief Deputy, and currently as an agency training coordinator. He served two terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (G...
2021-10-111h 49
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 54 EvoSec Gear and Mindset Bonus Episode - Defensive Use of Firearms, Rifle Slings and Shot TimersThis show Eric and Aaron Davis start a new series of bonus shows where they talk Gear and Mindset. We all love gear, in other words "Hardware," yet we know it's low on the priority list when we look at the hierarchy of surviving violent encounters. That said we still love gear and know our audience loves gear as well. We will primarily talk about gear that supports us on The Path but will reserve the right to simply talk about cool guns and knives as well. Furthermore we will equally talk about ways to support building your mindset and...
2021-10-011h 06
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 53 Erick Gelhaus of Gunsite and Cougar Mountain SolutionsErick Gelhaus is s 29 year Law Enforcement veteran, former US Army infantry squad leader and Iraq veteran. He has decades of firearms instructor experience teaching both at his Sherriff's Department and the legendary Gunsite founded by Jeff Cooper the father of the modern technique. He recently founded Cougar Mountain Solutions, CMS is a training & consulting firm that focuses on Developing practitioners and programs, Educating those who discuss, explain, or review uses of force; Evaluating equipment, events, and performance. Erick is a subject matter expert in Red Dot optics on pistols, developing and leading the Gunsite's RDO program. He is al...
2021-09-211h 29
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 52 Spencer Keepers 2 - The Sub-Second DrawThis episode we have Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment back onto the show. Spencer discusses the Sub-Second draw, its efficacy and provides some real world examples of why it may be in your interest to achieve it. We also discuss his extensive Force on Force training experience and why he and the EvoSec crew believe it is essential in being prepared for a violent encounter. Eric and Aaron close the show with their accountability of the week and hit on the recent Defensive Pistol 1 course Eric and his son Nick taught in NC. To learn more a...
2021-09-041h 54
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 51 Cecil Burch 3 - Immediate Action Combatives Seminar AARThis episode we welcome back Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives for a third time! Cecil holds the record for most appearances and said on the air that he would have to ensure that no one took his lead....hehe! - We do an After Action Review of the Immediate Action Jiu-Jitsu and Pugilism seminar we hosted in Tulsa OK 16-18 July 2021. The course was very transformative for all the students, frankly it had some of the same impactful learning experiences as Shivworks ECQC. Eric and Aaron speak on some hard learned lessons they experienced during the weekend, lessons that...
2021-08-222h 10
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 50 - Todd Fox - Tour Protection and Tour TrainingTodd Fox is a Protective Service professional, Marine, MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rickson Gracie and a Weapons based environment/Tactical trainer. His Tour Training provides tactical and self protection, full spectrum security training, and stress inoculation simulation to military, Law Enforcement and Civilians. His Tour Protection Co. provides security for some of the biggest bands in the music industry. To name a few, Tool, Madonna, Coldplay, Eagles, Motley Crue, Nine Inch Nails, Gwen Steffani and more. www.tourprotection.com Todd is also an author, in this show the crew hits on his book: Protection fo...
2021-08-071h 35
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 49 Craig Douglas 2 - Shivworks - Changing gearsThis week we are extremely excited to have Craig Douglas of Shivworks back on the show. Craig is the father of the real life "Fight Club" with a gun or knife. His course work Extreme Close Quarters Concepts (ECQC) has changed the lives of countless people throughout the US and around the world. This show we change gears a bit and talk about Craig's newer Beta class Entangled Rifle Options (ERO), viability of the Carbine in Civilian defense, and the Rittenhouse shooting. We also hit on Craig's love of clothes again and even get into some personal s...
2021-07-071h 09
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 48 Larry Lindenman - Point Driven Training and the Shivworks CollectiveLarry Lindenman is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and is a member of the Shivworks Collective. The collective is a consortium of experts in multidisciplinary defensive training under the guidance of Craig Douglas, focusing on pressure testing personal tactics. He is a former police officer, former SWAT officer, and defensive tactics expert with an education background in exercise physiology. He now focuses on teaching Jiu-Jitsu and Executive Protection as a profession. In this episode we talk about Larry's involvement in the Total Protection Interactive Form (TPI), which was a impetus to the Collective, along with his expertise in physical fit...
2021-06-151h 49
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 47 Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski of the Modern Samurai Project - Red Dot Optics deep diveScott "Jedi" Jedlinski of the Modern Samurai Project is a life long martial artist in TKD, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and shooting. He is a Master class shooter in USPSA and is one of the industry leaders in the use of red dot optics (RDOs) on pistols. He is one of the most sought after instructors in this quickly evolving technology in firearms. This episode Aaron interviews Scott in a deep dive into the Red Dot Optics and their execution on pistols. Scott provides master class tips on how to run them effectively and provides a contrast between RDOs an...
2021-05-161h 34
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 46 Cecil Burch 2 - The Secret to Jiu-JitsuThis episode we welcome back Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives - If you want to know the secret to Jiu-Jitsu, tune into this show. The answer is likely something you may know but it is certainly something that those serious about Jiu-Jitsu or self defense need to hear; and likely need to here often. In addition the crew speak with Cecil about the upcoming seminar that EvoSec is hosting in Tulsa OK. 16-18 July 2021. Cecil Burch is a like long martial artist training in a multitude of systems for over 40 years. Some of the system...
2021-04-251h 43
Evolution Security PodcastEp. 45 Mike Brown 2 - Jiu-Jitsu and our love of The Path and the ProcessMike Brown is a 22 year retired veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. He has been an accomplished athlete becoming a Division I wrestler from Cornell, a national champion in IDPA at the expert level and has made the top 5 in the Master Class division at IDPA nationals. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Jean Jacq Machado and a world champion at the IBJJF brown belt masters. He currently teaches Criminal Justice in the Tulsa OK area. With all of these accomplishments likely his best attribute is being an eminently qualified coach. This show we welcome ba...
2021-04-101h 43
Evolution Security PodcastAR Pistols and ARs for self-defense.Modern semi-auto rifles are demonized by the mainstream but are they actually a viable defensive tool? We believe they are arguably the preferable defensive firearm. In this show we talk about a defensive use of an AR that took place just recently, no mention in the media of this case. We also hit a little on our preferred ammo for ARs. Lastly, Brian Schilt dives deep into the details of AR Pistols which have become the hottest new direction in ARs. Brian's expertise in building ARs as a former Class III manufacture is a must listen. Lastly Eric and Aaron...
2019-08-281h 12
Evolution Security PodcastPodcast 3 Jiu-Jitsu "The Gentle Art" – Arguably the most important physical attributeIn this podcast we review a defensive use incident where being armed and aware while pumping gas can mean the difference between getting home or possibly killed or injured for life. In addition we talk about what the hosts Eric Davis, Aaron Davis, and Brian Schilt believe may be the most important defensive physical attribute; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, not every fight is solved with a firearm. They provide a brief history and how the art affects the hosts personally. The discussion then turns to EDC gear – Carry belts and why a flimsy 10 dollar belt doesn't cut it. Lastly the latest iter...
2019-07-2653 min
Evolution Security PodcastPodcast 1 The EvolutionThe introductory podcast of Evolution Security, introducing the founders and providing a taste of what the show will bring to the fold. Evolution Security instructors Eric Davis, Brian Schilt and Aaron Davis believe in a renaissance approach and philosophy. Focusing on teaching, educating, and informing everyday people on the path of defense and health. You will hear case studies on the judicious use of force and statistics that are far too often ignored by the mainstream media. There will be a heavy emphasis on personal accountability and living a life style of martial artist focusing on Jiu-Jitsu a...
2019-07-131h 03