The Harden Up Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk with Mike Nguyen about his intense account of his Officer-involved shooting that nearly killed him. We discuss that fateful day that changed his life forever, his road to recovery, and the resilient mindset that brought him back to full duty! The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/ @optempotraining on Insta...

Send us Fan Mail Listen and learn about the dark world of human trafficking from senior targeting analyst Shane Erikson of the non-profit Deliver Fund. We take a look at the modern methods criminals of human trafficking are using to prey upon our children, friends, and neighbors. You'll be amazed at how prevalent this truly is. We highly encourage supporting this organization with a donation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcome Pete Roberts, founder of Origin USA. Join us as we talk Jiu-Jitsu, American manufacturing, and Pete's entrepreneurial journey. Listen how Pete went from a backyard workshop to a multi-location manufacturing company, picking up Jocko Willink as a business partner along the way.  Pete Roberts IG: @pete.m.roberts ORIGIN https://originmaine.com/ IG: @or...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a great conversation with former Army Ranger and current SWAT COP, Trung Nguyen. Listen to Trung's story about growing up on the rough streets of Chicago as an immigrant and how he made his way to the U.S. Army and ultimately to the 275 Rangers. Trung also talks about life in law enforcement and his methods and mindset for continual training and progression. We al...

Send us Fan Mail Matt talks forcible entry with the founders of Bear Training Solutions Vince Diliberto and Josh Cummings. From building a prototype breaching trainging door by hand to now offering indutry-leading equipment,  Bear Training Solutions is serious about their craft. Listen in as we discuss breaching tactics, tools, and training. Bear Training Solutions IG: @beartrainingsolutions Websi...

Send us Fan Mail Tony Long takes a deep dive into U.K. Police work and his impressive 30+ yr career. From a Bobby walking a beat to firearms Officer to becoming a memeber of the elite SCO19 unit, Tony shares lessons learned and differences of U.S. and U.K. Police work. Tony later went on to tell the tale of one of his Officer-involved shooting in his self-authored book "Lethal Force". To...

Send us Fan Mail Join Matt for his conversation with Neil Hudspeth, a 20-year Army Veteran with 14 years in Special Operations and multiple combat deployments. Neil shares his experiences as a Bradley driver, Special Forces K9 handler, Special Forces Sniper, and ultimately a sniper instructor.   The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/ @optemp...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and one of the OPTEMPO instructors, Vince, sit down and talk about the current climate of Law Enforcement from the perspective of current Patrol Officers. The topics include the Officer hiring process, vetting, and training. This will be an on-going series with episodes discussing other areas of Law Enforcement.      The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of c...

Send us Fan Mail Matt tracks down the elusive and busy Kurt to find out what he's been up to since his time with Fieldcraft Survival. Kurt is a 18-year Army Veteran with 10 years in Special Operations and multiple combat deployments. Matt and Kurt have an in-depth conversation about the current state of the country, the military, building an overland rig, and training philosophies.  The OpTem...

Send us Fan Mail Ralph Juarez talks about his law enforcement journey and becoming an agency instructor. We also discuss his work with Effective Fitness Training (EFT) and the role physical fitness and training play in a successful law enforcement career. The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/ @optempotraining on Instagram and Facebook Find...

Send us Fan Mail Matt has an in-depth conversation with Nizan Tzudiker about the military, police, and training in Israel. Nizan talks about his career from IDF commando, Ambassador protection, to now heading the Israel National Police Academy firearms and Krav Maga programs. Nizan also sheds light on what make a good instructor and how to develop those attributes, a goldmine of information! The O...

Send us Fan Mail Darren Uyenoyama shares his journey from collegiate athlete to a professional MMA and Jiu-Jitsu fighter, and later becoming a world-class coach. Darren talks about his time in Japan, common traits in successful professional fighters, and his continued growth as a coach and instructor.  The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Justin Flood shares his story about his time in the Army, including his deployments to Iraq and Kosovo. Justin advanced in the Army to First Sergeant with both infantry and CST/CBRN experience. While in the Army Justin discovered Jiu-Jitsu and began a 13 year training addiction that still continues. Justin and his wife also also own and operate the elderberry syrup brand "Whi...

Send us Fan Mail Chad Cole talks about his Marine Corps time, including his deployments to Somalia in the Blackhawk Down era and to Los Angeles during the 1992 riots. Chad later went on to executive protection for H. Ross Perot and then authored the book "The Dirty Little Wars." Chad also runs the heavy metal-inspired clothing brand "Heavy Metal Thursday".  The OpTempo Training...

Send us Fan Mail Freddy Camacho talks about his former careers, including law enforcement, and how he landed in the CrossFit world. Freddy discusses being a gym owner, professional fighting, nutrition, and scaling workouts for the 40+ crowd.  The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/ @optempotraining on Instagram and Facebook Find us on Youtube...

Send us Fan Mail Follow along as we recount stories from the Marine Corps infantry in Iraq, to policing the streets in a high crime city, to executive protection of high value clients.  Find out what strategies Jason used to get to the top of his game.  Follow us: www.optempotraining.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw?view_as=subscriber https://www.linkedin.com/company/op...