Tiga Tactics Podcast
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.
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.
Episodes
Friday Oct 31, 2025
S2E21: Toolset Training Tool
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Tiga Tactics Toolset Training Tour kicked off in Fullerton, California at Rounders MMA. A packed house of instructors and students to start off the seminar focus for 2025-2026. Listen to find out why you need to show up and some of the insane guests that make an appearance including someone from the iconic Matrix Reloaded highway chase scene.
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
Brands Mentioned:
Dynamis Alliance: https://www.CrushEverything.com
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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 Oct 24, 2025
S2E20: Horror Icon Showdown
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
What happens if you have to fight some of the classic horror icons of the 80s and 90s? Patrick, Conrad and Evan take on Michael Myers, Leatherface, Jason, Freddy, Predator, Xenomorph, Pinhead and more in this fun look at using real world tactics against our favorite horror characters.
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
Brands Mentioned:
Dynamis Alliance: https://www.CrushEverything.com
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
S2E19: Why Tiga Tactics?
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
A quick solo episode from Evan discussing "Why he chose Tiga Tactics" as the primary brand he represents when there are so many other options. Evan discusses inputs, solutions and why you may want to stick around.
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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
Monday Sep 22, 2025
S2E17: Social Media Showdown
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Dr. Conrad Bui and Evan Perperis discuss navigating social media as martial artists including dealing with hate, criticism, interacting with others and more...
Will they stay "Kind by Choice" or let the negative vibes get to them...
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
S2E16: Is BJJ Good for Self Defense?
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is sometimes viewed as the ultimate martial art after the results of the first several Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFCs). Conrad, Patrick and Evan discuss the topic after exploring the wider world of martial arts including reality based systems, bladed systems, firearms, striking arts and more. Their cumulative 16+ black belt or instructor level certifications, as well as all of them actively training BJJ (including Conrad being a black belt in BJJ) brings an interesting perspective.
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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
Monday Aug 18, 2025
S2E15: Can Martial Artists...
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
In this fun episode, we let Google fill in the question "Can Martial Artists..." Evan, Patrick and Conrad take a look at flying, fighting, brick breaking and more. Plus, the group shares some secrets on how it looks like some have super human abilities.
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
S2E14: WW II Combatives
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Dr. Conrad Bui talks with Special Forces veteran who is also a Master Modern Army Combatives Program instructor on what his experience was like at a recent World War II Combatives seminar. The two talk about what was learned, how it relates to MACP (modern combatives) and if it is worth your time.
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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
Monday Jul 21, 2025
S2E13: Seminar Pro Tips
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Conrad and Evan talk about pro tips for attending seminars. The two share things you can do before, during and after to maximize your ability to retain new material. Plus, they share some opinions on why you may not want to and even what type of seminars are available for martial artists.
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman
Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/
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
Monday Jun 30, 2025
S2E12: Shivworks Edged Weapons Overview
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Evan recently attended Shivworks Edged Weapons Overview. Both Patrick and Conrad have heard great things but haven't been so they ask Evan his thoughts on the course, if it fits into Tiga Tactics methodology, their method of pressure testing and more.
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman
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
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
S2E11: What's in Your EDC?
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Patrick, Conrad and Evan talk Everyday Carry (EDC) kits and what they carry around town. It all started after sharing this joke (click here). Take a listen to see what you carry, what you may want to change and to see if you are going overboard.
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:
Remnant Alliance Beard Comb
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
TenetCo Knives
Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman
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






