Training Group Live by PSTG

Training Group Live by PSTG

USPSA Grand Master Joel Park and panel discuss all aspects of training and competing in practical shooting. Full episodes are available at PSTG.US

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September 2, 2025 71 mins

A quick Google search yielded several articles that call Kenny Florian an undisputed legend in the fighting world. I’ve had Kenny in class several times, and he’s so humble I wouldn’t have ever guessed how famous he is. I sat down with Kenny to discuss pressure, mindset and preparation and there are a lot of crossovers between shooting and training to fight. 

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Calvin Truong has been in the firearm space for quite a while. Calvin creates content on the Firepower United channel across multiple platforms and is an M class USPSA competitor. We discuss social media, guns and practical shooting.

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Andreas has been doing scenario training with intentionally limited walkthrough time which is creating situations where he forgets targets. Nick Young and I interrogate him to determine if it’s a good idea or not. 

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Nick Young and I discuss how our experience in shooting has shaped the feedback in give in classes. We also talked about the usual progression people have through shooting.  

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Tom Castro is back to offer his unique perspectives on teaching and training. We talk about people that get the same results year after year without getting better and finding success in practice.

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July 29, 2025 54 mins

Brantley Merriam finished second place at USPSA Carry Optics Nationals this year. I interrogate him to discover what his training is like leading up to the match, and hear about his process for staying focused at the match.

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Kyle McNabb and I have had a fair amount of time training with comped handguns. We talk about who it is and isn’t for and if they’re worth investing in. We also talk about Kyle’s recent experience of attending a class as a student and what he took away.

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Andreas had some recent personal breakthroughs with target focused shooting. Kyle and I ask questions to learn more, and we also discuss using rimfire handguns for marksmanship training.

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Christian Sailer made a post on Instagram asking for listener questions and he got over 50 questions sent to him. We work our way through the list answering the things you want to know about Christian.

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It’s been a while since I’ve had Christian Sailer on the podcast. We talk about Christian’s training program, Nationals and World Shoot prep, and a few unexpected topics along the way.

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Watching videos of you shooting and trying to diagnose the issues is not as easy as it sounds. Nick Young explains the process he uses for digital coaching, and we give some tips for diagnosing your own shooting videos.

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Andreas took a shooting related class that didn’t focus on making him any better at shooting. We talk through the class as he shares his takeaways. Andreas also bought a new 2011, and it’s not what I was expecting. 

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June 10, 2025 47 mins

Getting back up to speed after taking a break and getting used to a new gun is the double whammy of obstacles. Handsome Kyle McNabb talks through his decision to switch guns and how he is getting up to speed with it.

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Throughout our shooting journey there are things we discover that we wish we could go back in time to tell ourselves. Nick Young and I each share 3 things we had to learn the hard way. Hopefully they will help shortcut your learning curve.

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May 27, 2025 54 mins

There are a variety of shooting tests such as department quals and USPSA classifiers, but just going to the range and doing normal training might not be the most effective way to prepare yourself. My guest and I look at some shooting tests and explain our thought process on breaking them down and how to train for them.

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Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the second half of that interview.

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Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the first half of that interview.

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Today I have something a bit different for you. Professor Hwansik Kim explains his theories on studying shooting and the path to improvement while working smarter, not harder. Kim processes material in a much more analytical way than me, and I am excited to have him on the podcast more often.

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April 29, 2025 48 mins

GM is the highest classification in USPSA. Nick Young, Jeff and I discuss what it takes to earn that classification and the most effective ways to train for it.

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Nick Young and Jeff join the podcast to discuss teaching and the lack of class videos online. We also discuss how we evaluate instructors.

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