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Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! This is part 1 of 2 with Andy Norman and Grek. Andy "Stormin" Norman Founder and Creator of Defence Lab http://defencelab.com/. Co-founder of Keysi Fighting Method and Grek co-founder and Director join us for a Fortress Focussed Minute to talk about their upcoming Defence Lab Summer Conference in Valencia Spain! July 25-28.

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! This is part 1 of 2 with Andy Norman and Grek. Andy "Stormin" Norman Founder and Creator of Defence Lab http://defencelab.com/. Co-founder of Keysi Fighting Method Is joining the Function Vs Fiction Podcast for a 2 part podcast to air May 1st and May8th. We are super humbled and excited to be hosting such a well renounded martial artist and genius! Andy help co-found the Keysi Fighting Method and in 2012 went on to found Defence Lab. He has been all over the world and worked in Hollywood on movies such as The Dark Knight Christopher Nolan trilogy, Jack Reacher and worked along side such talent and Christian Bale, and Tom Cruise Special thanks to Grek for helping put this together! A brother indeed. In this installment we are talking about more movies, Jack Reacher, Batman the meeting with Tom Cruise too. We also delve into a bit of more the psychology and capabilities of sport fighters. Let's not forget 20 questions with Andy Norman himself!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! This is part 1 of 2 with Andy Norman and Grek. Andy "Stormin" Norman Founder and Creator of Defence Lab http://defencelab.com/. Co-founder of Keysi Fighting Method Is joining the Function Vs Fiction Podcast for a 2 part podcast to air May 1st and May8th. We are super humbled and excited to be hosting such a well renounded martial artist and genius! Andy help co-found the Keysi Fighting Method and in 2012 went on to found Defence Lab. He has been all over the world and worked in Hollywood on movies such as The Dark Knight Christopher Nolan trilogy, Jack Reacher and worked along side such talent and Christian Bale, and Tom Cruise Special thanks to Grek for helping put this together! A brother indeed. We had a great time discussing the old KFM days, where Defence Lab is going, and even a little bit of self defense and issues with society today with mindset and attributes!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Talking about sports and combatives shooting mindsets. We love both! DO NOT get us wrong! Check out 14:25 we have a clip of the "telestrator technology" that John has been using with Fortress Combat shooting and private lessons for about 3+ years now. This really isn't THAT new of a thing but there are a few out there and try and fill dress up classes with gimmicks and "techniques" to cover up the lack of training they may have as instructors. The proof is out there. There isn't anyone in the Gallatin Valley area near Bozeman Montana that is actually going out there testing, trying and implementing new information for students. If we personally don't give OUR BEST how do we expect our students to be the best! Are you following instructors? or are you following the functionality and pushing the envelope? Check out http://move.fortresscombatarts.com to check out the Fortress Pistol Triad package upcoming soon!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! A little take on what and why we thinking accepting and understand the ground is so important for self protection, sport, MMA and all around health. Fortress Combat Arts in Bozeman Montana has recently released a few new courses directing more attention to ground combatives particularly for women's person protection!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Changing this one up a bit as we said we're going to be experimenting with different interests. Wrestlemania has always been a huge event in early April for the longest time. What we're trying to point out here is that smaller stature doesn't mean you can't make a career for yourself. This goes the same for ALL major sports, fighting, yes even the sports entertainment interests. Simply pointing out that if you are smaller than "the norm" out there doesn't mean you can't do what you want and make it big. Enjoy this one. Again bare with us if it's not necessarily a main interests of yours. Listen to the content here and I'm sure you'll agree with what was just stated. "Judge me by my size do you?" - Yoda

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! With all the nonsense out there this short ep is trying to focus on the more important things in the world. Who is your batman? Let us know! As well as any topic ideas you might have. More to come...Stay tuned. Feel free to contact us for more info here: https://www.fortresscombat.com/contact-us https://www.functionvsfiction.com (Full Podcast Eps) https://stitcher.functionvsfiction.com (audio only from Stitcher podcasts) https://www.fortressfocussedminute.com (FFM Short Eps) Instagram: @Fortress_Combat and @FunctionVsFiction

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Today our friend Brad Lehuta from Missoula BJJ stops by and raps with us a bit about the #BrazilianJiuJitsu landscape. Being a small business owner can have it's pitfalls especially when dealing with all the politics regarding a system like this. We talk more about the love we have for the art and how we'd like to help it grow regardless of rank and title. P.S. What does "Real Jiu-Jitsu" even mean?

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Back at ya for another short episode Going more in depth with what we plan to bring with this segment. Make no mistake we're going to be talking about a lot of different subject matters(not just martial arts and combatives). We feel that people will always listen to something they liked to being with. Hopefully these shorts will help expose you, the listener, to other subject matters you otherwise wouldn't normally of heard of! Fortress Combat This Weekend is Hosting a Women's Personal Protection Seminar this weekend. Recondo is coming to Bozeman also! May 25th to June 1st! visit https://www.fortresscombat.com/events for more info. Feel free to contact us for more info here: https://www.fortresscombat.com/contac... https://www.functionvsfiction.com (Full Podcast Eps) https://stitcher.functionvsfiction.com (audio only from Stitcher podcasts) https://www.fortressfocussedminute.com (FFM Short Eps) Instagram: @Fortress_Combat and @FunctionVsFiction

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Ian Vaughn of Viking Valhalla returns for part 2. We talk more about movement, wellness, society just getting lazy. The usual right? Get off your arse and get moving people. We really had a great conversation with him and will be spacing this over 2 episodes as well! His new Ebook comes out soon! Visit: https://www.coachvaughn.net/ Check out his Ebooks!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Ian Vaughn of Viking Valhalla is a KIPS instructor and has a wealth of knowledge with regard to functional movement based exercises that are designed for anyone of any age. We really had a great conversation with him and will be spacing this over 2 episodes as well! Visit: https://www.coachvaughn.net/ Check out his Ebooks!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! In the conclusion of our interview with Tyler Valencia we discuss a bit more about steel mace, where to find proper training and other things to watch out for. There's no excuses now. Get off your tail and get at it. Resources are everywhere but you'll want to do it safe and correctly! KIPSonline.org!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! We are super excited to have Tyler Valencia from KIPS online on the show. He has a wealth of knowledge with a focus on catering to the individual when it comes to strength training and physical fitness. Did we mention he competes in the #highlandergames ?? Enjoy!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Just as the title says we have some upcoming guests that really know their stuff about fitness. We give you this episode as an introduction. It does need to be brought up. You get hurt right out of the gate if you are not in shape to be in shape. We both have a few stories in this one. It's a short ep. Enjoy!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Koki Wong is our brother and mentor. He is owner and operator of Self Rescue Solutions and is a current instructor under the AMOK! Combatives system founded by Tom Sotis. More talk of the bladed weapon mindset and how to start with the fight when training. Meaning just that, the fight and not someones interpretation of "thee fight"

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Koki Wong is our brother and mentor. He is owner and operator of Self Rescue Solutions and is a current instructor under the AMOK! Combatives system founded by Tom Sotis. In this interview we expound from a full interview we had the privileged of doing at Koki's house earlier. Everything we talk about can fit into almost any facets of martial arts, combatives, and heke any hobby you can think of!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Part 2 of our interview with friend and mentor Roger Phillips of Fight Focused Concepts. Discussing more about how the pistol and using it in a combatives mindset vs the fiction. Function vs Fiction. Get it? :)Thank you Roger!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! Our interview with friend and mentor Roger Phillips of Fight Focused Concepts. This one will be a two part special.Thank you Roger!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT After the credits! Stay tuned people! This episode we're talking about the belts! All the colors of the rainbow. Also, where did the word "combatives" come from. We're hoping to expand your minds and melt your faces here!

Video version link of podcast via the yootubez! So we did it! This is part 2 of 2 of us discussing some of our lineage. I mean we weren't going to fit everything into 2x 20 min podcasts but seriously this is way less compared to those 2-4 hour podcasts. Hopefully this gives everyone a bit more insight to where we came from. Any other questions? Feel free to comment and ask. Remember it's a two way street! Always beware of the fake tactics!