Episode 76: Tony Blauer (Part II) - Personal safety, self-defense, and combatives consultant

Today’s guest is Tony Blauer. In his return to the podcast, we dive deeper into the self-defense system and fear management program he’s created. We discuss the scenario-based approach to his self-defense system and why it’s called the Spear System. He emphasizes the importance of what it means to know fear, discusses the fear loop and how to get out of it, and provides tools people can use to better manage their fear. If you’re new to the show, I would encourage you to listen to part 1 of my conversation with Tony prior to this one. Part 1 goes over Tony’s background and upbringing and will provide you with the context to understand why he does the work that he does today.

Timestamps

00:03:05 How he went about creating his self-defense system

00:19:23 2 biggest things out of the 80s that drove the development of the Spear System and Know Fear

00:21:15 Simple rule on applying force in a fight

00:24:54 Why is it called the Spear System?

00:40:25 Idea for the Know Fear program

00:44:50 Change your relationship with fear, change your life

00:48:15 Fear management needs new management

00:54:50 Why a lot of people don't fight back

01:02:03 How people can get out of the fear loop

01:12:36 How business leaders can apply Know Fear principles

01:19:33 Why a lot of people just call him "Coach"

01:23:42 What he wants to accomplish 5 years from now

01:26:29 His daily routine

01:30:16 Parting words for the audience