The Modern Samurai Project Podcast

The Modern Samurai Project Podcast

The Modern Samurai Project Podcast will interview guests from all parts of the self-reliant lifestyle. We will talk to Martial Artists, Athletes, Military, LEO, Shooting Competitors and Instructors. Basically anyone who can make us better

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January 15, 2024 50 mins
The MSP Podcast #50: Jarrod Murrieta - From First Match to Grand Master in 3 Years

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The MSP Podcast #48: Little, Pranka, Dexter, Zito, Pannone - The Importance of Hard Skills

In today's episode, we talk about why hard skills (Flat Range/Component/Speed/Accuracy, etc.) should be a primary focus before tactics can be properly employed regardless of your application/mission.

The All Star Panel: Matt Little of Grey Beard Actual - USPSA Master, Green Beret, Retired Chicago SWAT

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The MSP Podcast #47: Ed Monk - Time and Math: Strategies to deal with an Active Shooter

Today Ed Monk of Last Resort Training discusses how he and his company educate schools, churches, law enforcement, and the armed citizen the facts, skills and metrics of dealing with an Active Shooter.

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The MSP Podcast #46: AJ Zito of Practical Performance
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In today’s podcast, we talk to AJ Zito of Practical Performance. AJ is a legit Gunsmith, Army Vet, masterclass shooter, and nationally recognizes instructor. We talk about the pros and cons of owning the 2011 platform. We dispel myths, talk about the various level of companies producing them and how to get better using this iconic platform.

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In today’s episode we speak with Justin Dyal. Justin’s background spans from a member of Marine Special Operations to competition to profession instruction. Our discussion focuses on the Operational Shooter. What defines a good shooter from a great one and the transition from one to the other.

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Today we do an entire hour of "Get It Off Your Chest" with Matt Pranka. Matt recently retired from a high level Army Special Operations Unit (Read into that as much as you want), a USPSA Grand Master, and the owner of X-Ray Alpha LLC Training Company. Recently Matt has been posing questions on his IG page that have shaken up the status quo in the areas of Tactics, Training, and Competition. So I decided to have him come back on the...
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MSP Podcast #43: Cody Hudson and Andrew Keith of the Gun-Jitsu Podcast

After a longggggg break, I am back with my buddies from the Gun-Jitsu Podcast. Cody is a Black Belt and Federal LE. Andrew is a newly promoted Brown Belt and a Sergeant with Knoxville PD.

We discover their history with BJJ and its application to their calling. We also talk about how competitive shooting can make a person more competent in their mission whethe...
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MSP Podcast #41: Donovan Moore – Point 1 Tactics, NSW EOD, 2 Time Black Belt Patch Recipient

In today’s episode, we speak with Donovan Moore of Point 1 Tactics. We discuss his competitive nature, pistol training in the military, and how his pistol skills skyrocketed in such a short time.

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Josh Froelich is a well-known shooting sports competitor. He is among the elite in 3 Gun and World Shotgun matches. He is also considered to be among the elite pushing the PCC division in USPSA. What a lot of people don’t know is that he was a MMA fighter in college and that helped him pay the bills!

We discuss the cross overs between training for a fight and how it helped him become a world champ.

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MSP Podcast #39: Melissa Bardfield - Renzo Gracie Black Belt/Sig Sauer Academy Adjunct Instructor

Today Melissa Bardfield of SXMBJJ joins us to talk about being a BJJ blackbelt under Renzo Gracie. Training under the greats like Renzo, Roger Gracie, and John Danaher.

We discuss how she got into firearms training that eventually led her to be an adjunct instructor at the Sig Sauer Academy.

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Today we speak to 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives. Cecil has profound thoughts for people transitioning to BJJ after years in firearms training. We talk about the dangers of absolutes, the infinite dimensions in Jiu-Jitsu, and how humility will take you farther in your training.

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We talk about how he found BJJ. How he got into shooting then competitive shooting. And how he balances the two to reach and maintain his high level of skill.

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In this episode, we speak with Josh Savani. Josh holds Master classifications in USPSA and IDPA. He also holds FAST coin #10. He is also an attorney for the NRA-ILA. We talk about his shooting background and the challenges that we face as Virginians with the current anti-2A bills up for a vote in January.



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John Correia of Active Self Protection joins us to talk about things we see taught in firearms classes that may or may not be crucial based on all of the video incidents he has seen.


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The MSP Podcast #34: Hilton Yam of 10-8 Performance – Competition, the FBI, 1911s, and Red Dot Pistols…

In today’s episode we speak to retired FBI Agent and owner of 10-8 Performance Hilton Yam. We talk about how his competition background helped him when he joined the FBI, trends in the industry from 1911s to red dot pistols and what the future holds for him.

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Today we have SOF Veterans Matt and EJ. Together they run X-Ray Alpha Training Company. In this episode they give their views on speed, accuracy, and how to get better. Listen with an open mind, their views may surprise you.

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Today we have World Champion competitive shooter BJ Norris. We discuss his 20 year career in the shooting sports. How he switches between different shooting disciplines. And why speed and accuracy are not mutually exclusive.


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In this episode, we talk to Bryan Veliz of Slytac Training. 8 year LE, SWAT team member and part of the Centrifuge Training instructor cadre.

We talk about he overcame the limitations of a small department, his philosophy on the how and why you need to get better, and his take on how to get officers who aren't "gun guys" to train.

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On the show today is my buddy Gabe Rivera from Orange County, California SWAT. Besides his normal duties as a SWAT Officer, he is charged with finding, taking, and bringing training to his department. We discuss his experiences and what he looks for in a quality instructor.



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In this episode my friend Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical and I talk about his background as a combat medic. Why he started Dark Angel Medical. How his classes will get your heart rate up. And why you aren’t really a complete badass if you don’t how to stop the bleed.

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