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Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
How can we have a martial arts podcast without talking about one of the most popular martial artists from 80s culture...the ninja! Patrick shares some details from his trip to Japan including The Ninja Experience and Evan talks modern Ninjutsu and Conrad shares some of his favorite ninja movies. Don your all black outfits and grab your swords, you don't want to miss this episode.
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BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint
BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training
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Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Evan's latest book, The Combatives Blueprint (NOW IN STOCK!) just released and the Tiga Tactics crew dives into the book. Patrick, Conrad and Evan talk about what's in the book including 8 ranges of combat, fitness, spirituality, martial arts myths, nutrition and more. Whether you are an experienced martial artist with multiple black belts or a beginner trying to find a path, you'll learn a lot in this 290+ page book. Pick up your copy today with forward by Dr. Conrad Bui!
Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/
Additional Training Resources:
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home
BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint
BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
NOW WITH FULL EPISODE!!! This is a re-upload of a podcast that had some audio issues.
Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into fixed blade recommendations, but first a quick recap of the Runner's Self Defense Webinar and Evan's recent trip to Kuwait. Don't forget to check the links down below to lots of the knives mentioned on today's episode.
Additional Training Resources:
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home
BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint
BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training
Knife Links:
Designer ($201+):
Dynamis Alliance: https://crusheverything.com/collection/gear/blades/
Spartan Blades: https://spartanbladesusa.com/categories/fixed-blade-knives.html
Benchmade Adamus: https://amzn.to/4h124SR
Bastenelli Foreigner: https://www.bastinelliknives.com/online-store/Foreigner-Black-Pvd-p558153806
Expensive ($120-200):
Benchmade SOCP Dagger: https://www.benchmade.com/products/176bk
Benchmade SOCP Dagger Trainer: https://amzn.to/4h2IjKS
Benchmade SOCP Emergency Tool: https://www.benchmade.com/products/179gry
SOG Pillar: https://amzn.to/4ki68B9
Benchmade Nimravus: Ebay
Spartan Blade Harsey Nessmuk: https://amzn.to/4kirtud
Moderate ($41-119):
Gerber Strongarm: https://amzn.to/4bjqupv
Cold Steel Razor Tek: https://amzn.to/4igJvLx
CRKT Ramadi: https://amzn.to/3QGiLIM
SOG SEAL Pup: https://amzn.to/4h58b8X
Boker Knives: https://www.bokerusa.com/fixed-blade-knives
Lower (less than $40):
Imitation SOCP Dagger: https://amzn.to/41MFh9f
Gerber EXO-MOD: https://amzn.to/43djgkX
CRKT Minimalist Katana: https://amzn.to/3EVPnvs
Mini-CRKT Minimalist: https://amzn.to/3XmIJEE
Cold Steel SRK: https://amzn.to/4h616Vk
Kizer: https://www.kizerknives.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoobBYS41uCthnnUgLuCYJp-TI_U4JFhqPXMloT6BkaOWB2ZM_9S
MoraKniv: https://ucogear.com/collections/morakniv
Kizer Knives: https://www.kizerknives.com/
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Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Stay Alert, Stay Humble, Stay Kind. The Tiga Tactics crew deep dives into one of their most popular slogans talking about the Defensive Mindset to keep you safe. Join Conrad, Patrick and Evan as they share some of their thoughts on what may be the best self-protection advice there is.
Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/
Additional Training Resources:
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home
BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint
BOOK: Tiga Tactics' 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:
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Follow Conrad Bui:
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Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Dr. Conrad Bui talks Ba Gua Zhang and internal martial arts on this episode with Evan Perperis. What is the difference between Ba Gua and other internal martial arts? What even is an internal martial art? Are there ranks? How many forms? How long does it take to master and more in this deep dive into the art of Ba Gua Zhang.
Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/
EDC Knife Online Knife Course (take any time)
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
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:
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Follow Patrick Vuong:
Patrick Vuong Facebook
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Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:
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Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into Martial Blade Concepts (MBC). The two share their thoughts on pros, cons, their experience in the system and if it is something you should sin up for.
Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/
EDC Knife Online Knife Course (take any time)
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
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
Martial Blade Concepts Link: https://www.martialbladeconcepts.com/
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Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
We are a couple of months into 2025 and hopefully your goals haven't been knocked off the rails due to injury. If they have though, we have you covered. Patrick, Conrad and Evan discuss some of their injuries, how they have overcome them, prehab tips, rehab tips and how the Pyramid of Personal protection fits into training. (If episode is under 40 min, delete and re download to get the full episode, minor issue with the initial upload.)
Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/
Article about Mental Health and Training by SFC Fender, 1 ID Combatives
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
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:
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Tiga Tactics Instagram
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Follow Conrad Bui:
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Follow Patrick Vuong:
Patrick Vuong Facebook
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Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:
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Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into fixed blade recommendations, but first a quick recap of the Runner's Self Defense Webinar and Evan's recent trip to Kuwait. Don't forget to check the links down below to lots of the knives mentioned on today's episode.
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
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
Knife Links:
Designer ($201+):
Dynamis Alliance: https://crusheverything.com/collection/gear/blades/
Spartan Blades: https://spartanbladesusa.com/categories/fixed-blade-knives.html
Benchmade Adamus: https://amzn.to/4h124SR
Bastenelli Foreigner: https://www.bastinelliknives.com/online-store/Foreigner-Black-Pvd-p558153806
Expensive ($120-200):
Benchmade SOCP Dagger: https://www.benchmade.com/products/176bk
Benchmade SOCP Dagger Trainer: https://amzn.to/4h2IjKS
Benchmade SOCP Emergency Tool: https://www.benchmade.com/products/179gry
SOG Pillar: https://amzn.to/4ki68B9
Benchmade Nimravus: Ebay
Spartan Blade Harsey Nessmuk: https://amzn.to/4kirtud
Moderate ($41-119):
Gerber Strongarm: https://amzn.to/4bjqupv
Cold Steel Razor Tek: https://amzn.to/4igJvLx
CRKT Ramadi: https://amzn.to/3QGiLIM
SOG SEAL Pup: https://amzn.to/4h58b8X
Boker Knives: https://www.bokerusa.com/fixed-blade-knives
Lower (less than $40):
Imitation SOCP Dagger: https://amzn.to/41MFh9f
Gerber EXO-MOD: https://amzn.to/43djgkX
CRKT Minimalist Katana: https://amzn.to/3EVPnvs
Mini-CRKT Minimalist: https://amzn.to/3XmIJEE
Cold Steel SRK: https://amzn.to/4h616Vk
Kizer: https://www.kizerknives.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoobBYS41uCthnnUgLuCYJp-TI_U4JFhqPXMloT6BkaOWB2ZM_9S
MoraKniv: https://ucogear.com/collections/morakniv
Kizer Knives: https://www.kizerknives.com/
Follow Tiga Tactics:
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Follow Conrad Bui:
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Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:
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Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Patrick, Conrad and Evan discuss pacifism and martial arts. Can you be both or do you have to choose one? As is the case with most questions, the answer is not so clear and the three deep dive the topic in today's episode.
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home
Runner's Self Defense Webinar Info and Sign Up
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
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Dr. Conrad and Evan talk about a niche bladed system called Medusa Edged Weapon System. The system, developed by Michael and Seth Raymond, utilizes techniques from prisoners and criminals as a method of self-defense. Enjoy this quick episode and don't forget to check out Tiga Tactics upcoming events.
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home
Runner's Self Defense Webinar Info and Sign Up
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
Tiga Tactics
Podcasts Hosts
-Patrick Vuong: 4x black belt equivalents, including in Kung Fu and Kenpo Karate. Plus, he is a certified instructor in pistol and in the bladed art of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali. Vuong brings over 25+ years of training experience to the podcast. He currently studies Silat, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
-Evan ”Ultra-OCR Man” Perperis: Black belt in Kempo Karate. Plus he is a certified instructor of Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) and a professional Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athlete with 95+ OCR podiums. He brings 19+ years of military experience including 44 months of combat deployment time to the podcast. He is currently a student of Jeet Kune Do, Kali and BJJ.
-Dr. Conrad Bui: 8x black belt equivalents including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Silat, Kali, Karate, Tae Kwon Do and more. Plus, he is a certified pistol instructor and Muay Thai coach. He brings over 40+ years of martial arts experience to the podcast