Ernest Emerson Podcast

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#25 - Glen Doyle - Irish Shillelagh (Stick) Fighting Sep 26, 2018

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Born on the island of Newfoundland in 1965, Glen Doyle started training in the art of boxing in 1969 under the tutelage of his father, Greg Doyle. In 1972, Greg introduced Glen to a family legacy, an old and almost forgotten tradition; the art of Irish Stick Fighting. Keeping in line with the authenticity, the style was passed on clandestinely throughout Glen's life and was the mainstay in the relationship between him and his father......

Join us for a conversation about Irish Stick Fighting, Shillelagh (blackthorn club/cudgel), Boxing, Footwork, Martial Arts, Ireland, and much more.

You can find out more at kin88.net as well as the Facebook Group Doyle Irish Stick Fighting.

Check out John Hurley's Books on Irish Stick Fighting here: https://amzn.to/2OdnL8W

For interest in learning more about Irish Stick Fighting or to sign up for Glen's subscription service, send an e-mail to nrgworx88@gmail.com

#24 - Dr. Patrick Fowler-Reida Sep 18, 2018

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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Patrick Fowler-Reida. Chiropractic Sports Medicine Doctor to Elite Athletes, Celebrities and a Professor Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.

#23 - Tom McCreery Sep 12, 2018

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Thomas McCreery is the President of the DARPA Alumni Association as well as the Vice President of Innovation for Zeteo Tech, Inc.. Prior to joining Zeteo Tech Mr. McCreery was the innovation technology lead for the Advanced Missile Systems product line of Raytheon Missile Systems. Mr. McCreery was responsible for creating and leading technology programs ranging from novel structural materials to the use of directed energy to enhance the destruction of anthrax spores. Mr. McCreery served as a program manager in the Special Projects Office and Strategic Technology Office of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency from 2002 to 2007 and created and managed programs in the areas of Radiation Decontamination and Detection, Biological Sensors, Battlefield Medicine, and Advanced Warheads. Mr. McCreery was awarded a DARPA program award for the HISSS program and the Office of Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service. Prior to his time at DARPA Mr. McCreery was the lead biologist for ImaRx Pharmaceutical Corp in Tucson Arizona where he was involved in pharmaceutical development from benchtop formulation to human trials. Mr. McCreery holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona, a Master of Science degree in Biology from the University of North Dakota and a Masters of Business Administration from the Eller School at the University of Arizona. Mr. McCreery served as an M1 Abrams tank crewman in the US Army Reserve and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster. Mr. McCreery is the author of over 30 publications and is an inventor on 13 issued US Patents. Mr. McCreery attained Raytheon Program Manager Certification at Program Manager Level 4 rating him as trained to manage programs up to $25 million per year.

Ernest and Tom discuss:

September 11th

Anthrax Attacks

DARPA

Nuclear Tests

Area 51

Origins of the Internet

Stealth Technology

Chimera Virus

Antibiotics

Ebola

#22 - Randy Meistrell Sep 04, 2018

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Randy Meistrell is an interesting guest and has been a friend of mine for many years. As a waterman, he has played an important role in one of those major industries that I'm interested in as a hobby. Randy's father and uncle, Bob and Bill Meistrell founded the company Body Glove after WW2. Starting as a family business, you get the direction and values, the "founders influence" that instills the legacy of that company today. It's my pleasure to bring him on to today's podcast and I hope you enjoy it.

Randy and Ernest discuss:

Founder's Influence

Chivalric Ideals

Waterman

Surfing

The Bodyglove Story

Wetsuits

Dive N Surf

Diving

The "Stoke"

The Endless Summer

Orthopedic Equipment

Great Lakes Surfing

Wave Pools

Wakeboard Surfing

Paddleboarding

You can find more about Bodyglove at:

https://www.bodyglove.com/

The book "FITS LIKE A GLOVE" can be found here:

https://amzn.to/2omgepM

#21 - John Clements Aug 28, 2018

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John Clements is a leading authority on historical fencing and the world's foremost instructor of Medieval and Renaissance fighting methods. As a long-time Western martial artist who has been studying historical fencing since 1980, John is the most prolific writer on the subject of historical fencing. He has practiced European cut-and-thrust swordplay and for more than thirty years, taught in 17 countries, and researched arms and armor on four continents. He instructs both nationwide as well as internationally and (since 2005) from his one-of-a-kind private facility, Iron Door Studio, based outside Atlanta, Georgia. This Fall John Clements will co-host a show about weapons on the History Channel.

John and Ernest discuss:

Western Military Methods

Western Martial Arts

Science of Defense

Medieval Fighting Arts

The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA)

The Renaissance

Evolution of Plate Armor

Judicial Combat

Bruce Lee

Samurai vs Medieval Soldier

Johannes Liechtenauer

Samurai Swords, Scimitars, Long Swords

Half-Swording

You can find more information about John Clements at:

http://www.thearma.org/

https://www.facebook.com/TheARMA.org

http://www.historicalfencing.com/

#20 - Bryan Black Aug 20, 2018

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Bryan founded ITS in 2009 with the help of brothers in the Naval Special Warfare Community. While never completing BUD/s and becoming a SEAL, he made it through the large hurdles of Hell Week and Pool Comp with Class 251. After being rolled post Pool Comp in 251, he sustained a service ending Draeger Dive Injury in 2nd Phase with Class 254. Throughout his time in the Navy and his love of gear and the outdoors, the idea for ITS was born.

After leaving the service in '05 and with the help of the GI Bill, Bryan picked up where he left off with his Associates degree in Computer Science and finished his Bachelor's at the University of Texas in Communication Technology with a Journalism minor. Using these skills coupled with his Military Service, a Web design background and past work at a commercial photography studio; he pooled his resources and started ITS.

Ernest and Bryan Discuss:

Man Skills Primal Switches Home Security Pain/Pressure Points

You can see more of Bryan Black and ITS Tactical at:

https://www.itstactical.com

https://www.instagram.com/itstactical/

http://www.youtube.com/user/ITStactical

https://www.facebook.com/ITStactical

https://twitter.com/ITStactical

#19 - Tu Lam Aug 14, 2018

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Tu Lam is a modern day warrior, retired US Army Special Foces - Green Beret with 23 Years of Special Operations through 27 countries. Tu has 30+ years training in various martial arts from Kali to Jiu Jitsu. Presently Tu is the CEO of Ronin Tactics as well as Co-host of the History Channel's Forged in Fire: Knife or Death.

This discussion includes:

Unarmed and Dangerous You have far more to fear from a deadly man than a deadly weapon Al Qaeda in the Philippines How Martial Arts effects your gunfighting Self-Development Don't ask for an easy life, ask for the strength to endure a hard life Living a life of higher purpose Solving the root problem by showing people that there are other options, that there is a way out.

https://www.ronintactics.com/

Instagram @ronintactics

Twitter @ronintactics

Facebook - Ronin Tactics

#18 - Evan Hafer Aug 07, 2018

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Evan Hafer started Black Rifle Coffee Company to provide a high-quality, roast-to-order, coffee to the pro-2A and veteran communities. Between deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he worked to refine both coffee roasting and firearms skills. Evan has spent over a decade researching coffee and refining his roast profiles. Evan Hafer and Black Rifle Coffee Company take pride in the coffee they roast, the veterans they employ, and the causes they support.

This episode discusses:

Perfection

Modeling

The Coffee Pallette

The Coffea plant and elevation

More Coffee......

https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/

Instagram @blackriflecoffee @evanhafer

Twitter @blckriflecoffee @EvanHafer

Facebook @blackriflecoffeeco

#17 - "300" Jul 31, 2018

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"300" is a former commanding officer in the elite Counter-terrorism unit of the IDF & Israeli Border Police, with over 24 years of experience in defense and security consulting.

This episode discusses:

Bias for Normalcy

Jerusalem Embassy

Krav Maga

Fauda

Antifada

Arab Spring and Arab Winter

Bedouins

"If you can't be safe, be deadly"

You can find out more about "300" at:

https://www.lotarcombat.com/

And on instagram @lotarcombat

#16 - Chris Caracci Jul 24, 2018

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Chris Caracci, an elite trainer and security consultant, got his start in the SEALs, where he was handpicked to join Team Six when it was first created. Post-Navy career Chris was able to combine his martial arts and SEAL training and hand it down to law enforcement.

Today's discussion includes:

Recognizing Pre-Attack Signals

Going Into Harm's Way

Mind/Body Relationship

Fear Management

Time

Mental Conditioning

Mental Awareness

Punching at the Speed of Light?