KNOW FEAR with Tony Blauer

Discipline, training, mindset, sports psychology, performance enhancement, fear management, and more. Jeff LoVecchio a former professional hockey player shares his journey from professional athlete to coach. His insights will serve you whether you're a young or aging athlete, parent, or entrepreneur. Enjoy this episode of KNOW FEAR® Live! For the best experience, watch on YouTube:  https://www.you...

This episode will blow your mind. Tune in and join Coach Blauer as he dives deep with his special guest Nick Koumalatsos into performance enhancement strategies and what it takes to physically and mentally become the best version of yourself. Nick shares his approaches to being successful in all aspects of life and provides insights into his inspiring life story.   Nick joined the Marine Corps in...

A must-watch for every martial artist! In this episode of KNOW FEAR LIVE, Coach B interviews Marco Lala, one of the original martial art and self-defense pioneers.  Marco's intense focus began with his martial arts training at the age of 14 and he achieved the coveted rank of Black Belt by the age of 17. By the time he was 18, he wrote his first of three books on the subject. By 21, he was one of...

This epic talk covers so much wisdom and actionable tips and strategies that if you invest the time and listen to this inspiring episode, you will be a better person. Barry Eisler spent three years in a covert position with the CIA's Directorate of Operations, then worked as a technology lawyer and startup executive in Silicon Valley and Japan, earning his black belt at the Kodokan Judo Institute...

Tim Larkin, one of the world's leading experts on safety & self-defense joins Coach Blauer for an exciting episode of KNOW FEAR® LIVE. Tune in for an important talk on "weapon grappling: pros & cons", video analyses, and training suggestions for weapon confrontations. A must-watch for everyone interested in self-defense/self-protection. For the best experience of this episode, check out the video...

Richard Norton: martial arts icon, bodyguard, international movie star, and stunt coordinator.  Over a career that has spanned 55 years, he has worked with everyone from Jackie Chan to Tom Hardy, to Chuck Norris, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Fleetwood Mac, to name a few. Join Coach Blauer and listen to this inspiring talk. You can watch the episode here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c...

Join Coach Blauer with his special guest Kyle Creek, aka "The Captain". This candid and inspiring talk covers diverse topics from fear to social media censoring, from being authentic to dealing with haters, and so much more. Kyle Creek, also known as "The Captain" is a writer and well-known social media personality. He's known for his direct, provocative, uncensored thoughts and quotes on Twitter...

Join Coach Blauer with special guest Ron Engelman for a thought-provoking discussion about history, fear, and the challenges of modern society. Ron is one of the leading authorities in Krav Maga today with over two decades of experience. In a military career that spans 20 years, Ron has trained hundreds of combat soldiers in Krav Maga. Setting himself apart from other Krav Maga trainers in the IDF...

Join Coach Blauer for a fun but also super deep talk with "hand 2 hand" defensive tactics subject matter specialist Marcus "Taz" Torgerson. Marcus has over four decades of martial arts experience, including three decades instructing self-defense and personal fitness and two decades working in nightclub security. The one thing that Marcus is overly sensitive and empathetic about is empowering peopl...

Mike Diamond has been working and training in the fitness industry for the last 47 years. He has trained many high-profile clients including Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, and business executives. In this show, he reveals his secrets and training routine, what he does to stay in shape at 64, and most importantly, how he keeps moving. Tune in when Coach Blauer and his special guest d...

WE'RE WARMING UP THE NEW KNOW FEAR LIVE PODCAST/BROADCAST! Today we're announcing some of the guests we will have on the show in upcoming episodes.  "Awareness Without Skill = Anxiety"  What does that mean?  Extensive 'Q & A' at the end.  Coach B & team! Get notified of future LIVE calls and training opportunities by signing up for our newsletter https://www.getdrip.com/forms/222969367/submissions...

Tim Larkin, one of the world's leading experts on safety & self-defense joins Coach Blauer as his first guest in the KNOW FEAR® LIVE Podcast Broadcast. "When Violence is the answer, it's the only answer." - Tim Larkin. People who don't understand how predators think often misunderstand this quote. Join Coach B for a provocative talk with the creator of Target Focus Training and his friend Tim Lark...

Welcome to the first official episode of KNOW FEAR® LIVE! Today we discuss BOXING FOR SELF-DEFENSE. In future episodes, we will be inviting special guests to share their expertise and experience. Stay tuned! Coach B & team! Get notified of future LIVE calls and training opportunities by signing up for our newsletter: click here

KNOW FEAR® LIVE - Coach Blauer Launches New Talk Show We're super excited to announce a new podcast series! It's going to be LIVE and I'll be broadcasting to Youtube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more. We've devised this clever name for it: KNOW FEAR® LIVE with Tony Blauer. 😉 The KNOW FEAR® Podcast is still happening but this LIVE format really intrigues and excites me. It gives us a chance t...

For those of you who have been following the Know Fear Podcast since its inception, you should remember my friend Akshay Nanavati -featured in April 2020 . If you aren't familiar with him, Akshay is a United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner, and author. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. His book F...

All the guests on the KNOW FEAR® Podcast are hand-selected. This means every one of them has a story, an expertise, and a message I want you to learn about. I interview people from all walks of life, but of course, you know I have a love and deep respect for those who serve. Just look back at the list of some of the amazing people I've had on the show: Mike Glover, Andy Stumpf, Pat McNamara, Clint...

How to save America (and the rest of the world) I've known Ryan Michler for some time now. I've watched him grow his business, improve his writing, fitness, mindset, and razor-sharp messaging on social media, but probably the most impressive thing I've witnessed is the impact (and influence) he's had on his family. I watched his son Brecken transform before my eyes (online). One day, I reached out...

The legend Steven Pressfield ( Gates of Fire and so many other great books) messaged me and recommended I interview Gary Quesenberry for KNOW FEAR® . Gary's current focus is on the very important subject of situational awareness and he thought he'd make a great guest for our audience - Mr. Pressfield's intuition was right! I really enjoyed this talk, and after nearly screwing up the pronunciation...

Before this podcast, I had never met Jorge.   If I told you the details you'd assume I was lying...but it's all true.  Jorge used my system to protect himself and his family during an attempted home invasion.   The suspect was armed, Jorge was not armed. As the gunman pointed his pistol at Jorge, he thought "this is it, this is where I get shot", then he remembered my video on active shooters usin...

I've known Marcus for several years now. During that time we've had some amazing talks and share similar philosophies about life. Since his life's work, mission and vision are helping people understand the 'gift of adversity,' I thought it would be fitting to share with you given the year we've all just experienced. Coach B PS I recorded this back in 2019 and thought I had released it! (Better lat...

I discovered Alex on Instagram one day and was immediately blown away by his courage.  He is smart, witty, outspoken, and has huge balls given we are deep into the cancel culture era.  I'm not gonna spend a lot of time trying to convince you why I think you should [must] listen to this interview and then follow him online... if you know something is wrong with the world right now,  give this a sho...

With over four decades of martial arts experience, including three decades instructing self-defense and personal fitness and two decades working nightclub security, Marcus has become a respected expert in responding to and de-escalating violent situations. Certifying men and women in over 20 countries to become Krav Maga instructors. Conducting instructional seminars, and rank testing. The only no...

I met Marcus Davis decades ago at a UFC event in Las Vegas -  little did I know that he had been following me in my system for many years before that we met.  We hit it off right away and have remained friends over the years. After he retired from fighting, he began including elements of my philosophy and my research around the startle-flinch response, aka, the SPEAR SYSTEM to those he trained in...

This was one of my most fun episodes ever. JD contacted me as a coach looking for a missing link to help his athletes. After some discussion, he invested in the KNOW FEAR program, studied it, and applied it to his team. A short while later he sent me this email: AMAZING! JD has 16 years of volleyball coaching experience. He had had the opportunity to learn from the top volleyball minds through coa...

Executive Protection Agent, Video Blogger, Published Author, and Veteran on a steadfast mission... Former Marine, Byron Rodgers joins me for this episode of KNOW FEAR. We talk about mission, passion, authenticity, and more. I've only known Byron a short time but every time we get together I learn more about the man and his mission. Learn more:  https://byronrodgersmotivation.com/