Best Fixed Blade Podcasts (2025)

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S2E4: (Updated) Fixed Blade Deep Dive 52:39

15d ago52:39

52:39

NOW WITH FULL EPISODE!!! This is a re-upload of a podcast that had some audio issues. Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into fixed blade recommendations, but first a quick recap of the Runner's Self Defense Webinar and Evan's recent trip to Kuwait. Don't forget to check the links down below to lots of the knives mentioned on today's episode…

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S2E9: The Combatives Blueprint 40:34

2d ago40:34

40:34

Evan's latest book, The Combatives Blueprint (NOW IN STOCK!) just released and the Tiga Tactics crew dives into the book. Patrick, Conrad and Evan talk about what's in the book including 8 ranges of combat, fitness, spirituality, martial arts myths, nutrition and more. Whether you are an experienced martial artist with multiple black belts or a beg…

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Why Your Cordless Barber Tools May Not Cut Evenly 1:09

19d ago1:09

1:09

Cordless barber tools have become popular due to their flexibility and convenience. However, many barbers and users face a common issue: uneven cuts. This article explains why cordless tools may not cut evenly and how to fix the problem. The content is focused, uses simple language, and follows a direct sentence structure. 1. Blade Alignment Proble…

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S2E8: Defensive Mindset 35:26

21d ago35:26

35:26

Stay Alert, Stay Humble, Stay Kind. The Tiga Tactics crew deep dives into one of their most popular slogans talking about the Defensive Mindset to keep you safe. Join Conrad, Patrick and Evan as they share some of their thoughts on what may be the best self-protection advice there is. Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, chec…

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S2E7: Ba Gua Zhang Deep Dive 52:59

1M ago52:59

52:59

Dr. Conrad Bui talks Ba Gua Zhang and internal martial arts on this episode with Evan Perperis. What is the difference between Ba Gua and other internal martial arts? What even is an internal martial art? Are there ranks? How many forms? How long does it take to master and more in this deep dive into the art of Ba Gua Zhang. Today's episode brought…

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S2E6: Martial Blade Concepts Review 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into Martial Blade Concepts (MBC). The two share their thoughts on pros, cons, their experience in the system and if it is something you should sin up for. Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/ EDC Knife Online…

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S2E5: Injury Prevention, Prehab & Rehab 52:26

2M ago52:26

52:26

We are a couple of months into 2025 and hopefully your goals haven't been knocked off the rails due to injury. If they have though, we have you covered. Patrick, Conrad and Evan discuss some of their injuries, how they have overcome them, prehab tips, rehab tips and how the Pyramid of Personal protection fits into training. (If episode is under 40 …

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S2E4: Fixed Blade Pros/Cons & Recommendations 52:39

3M ago52:39

52:39

Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into fixed blade recommendations, but first a quick recap of the Runner's Self Defense Webinar and Evan's recent trip to Kuwait. Don't forget to check the links down below to lots of the knives mentioned on today's episode. Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your H…

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S2E3: Can you be a pacifist and martial artist? 28:53

3M ago28:53

28:53

Patrick, Conrad and Evan discuss pacifism and martial arts. Can you be both or do you have to choose one? As is the case with most questions, the answer is not so clear and the three deep dive the topic in today's episode. Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Runner's Self Defense Webinar Info and …

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S2E2: Medusa Deep Dive 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

Dr. Conrad and Evan talk about a niche bladed system called Medusa Edged Weapon System. The system, developed by Michael and Seth Raymond, utilizes techniques from prisoners and criminals as a method of self-defense. Enjoy this quick episode and don't forget to check out Tiga Tactics upcoming events. Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule Train …

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S2E1: Nutrition and Diet 57:11

4M ago57:11

57:11

Welcome to Season 2!!! With the new year we know people often have weight loss related goals. Touching on some diet and nutrition tips, Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk about how they maintain lean physiques in a martial world of those "storing their chi in their stomach." Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home FEB 23: Webinar Early Preview and…

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S1E25: Goal Setting 55:06

5M ago55:06

55:06

Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk goal setting for 2025 and beyond. The trio provide actionable advice that not only works for New Years resolutions but for anytime you want to strive to achieve a big goal. 50% off any Tiga Tacitcs online course with code: podcaster50 50% off code expires Jan 1, 2025 EDC Pen Course BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You …

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S1E24: Martial Holiday Shopping Guide 1:06:04

5M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Patrick Vuong and Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis talk about what to buy the martial artist in your life for the holidays and/or things you may want to add to your list. They break the list down not only by price but by Tiga Tactic's Pyramid of Personal Protection: Mindset, Skillset and Toolset. Get those wish lists ready, we are about to fill them u…

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S1E23: BJJ Deep Dive 56:42

6M ago56:42

56:42

Dr. Conrad Bui and Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis do a deep dive into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Is BJJ the ultimate martial arts? Did UFC prove this idea by dominating the octagon? What are some of the pros and cons of the art for both personal development and combatives. EDC Pen Course Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home BOOK: Run…

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S1E22: Is Competition Necessary? 28:27

6M ago28:27

28:27

Conrad and Evan discuss competition and if it is necessary as a martial artist? Plus, they dive into the drawbacks and benefits covering why you may or may not want to start competing? EDC Pen Course Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Specia…

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S1E21: Silat Deep Dive 37:23

7M ago37:23

37:23

In another style focused episode, Evan asks Conrad questions about Silat. What are the pros/cons, where did it come from, why did Conrad start training it, how did this help start Tiga Tactics and where this would fall if Dr. Conrad was only allowed to train one style of martial arts... Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home BOOK: Run If You…

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S1E20: Can you learn martial arts online? 53:40

7M ago53:40

53:40

Can you learn martial arts online? Not surprisingly, the answer has a lot of nuance. Goals, type of martial arts, previous training and more help guide the answer. Patrick, Conard and Evan talk about Pros and Cons regarding training online as well as why you may be not optimizing your training if you aren't doing any work online. Then they share so…

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S1E19: Folding Knife Pros/Cons & Recommendations 50:06

8M ago50:06

50:06

Why you should carry a folding knife...or maybe why you should not carry a folding knife. Patrick, Conrad and Evan get into the details on pros and cons of carrying a folding knife as a tool or self-protection item in this deep dive of folders. Plus, some recommended brands broken down by price range at the end. Worst Case Defense In Person Seminar…

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S1E18: Problems with Gun Disarms 34:02

8M ago34:02

34:02

What happens if you are empty hand facing a firearm? Do you just give up and die? Should you go for the disarm you learned on YouTube? Dr. Conrad Bui, Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis talk about gun threats, gun attacks and real life in this episode focused on empty hand vs. a firearm. Worst Case Defense In Person Seminar in Fullerton, CA Gun Defens…

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S1E17: Most Common Street Attack 55:52

9M ago55:52

55:52

What is the most common type of attack on the street and how do you defend against it? Patrick, Evan and Conrad (who jumps on a couple minutes in) dive into the topic along with some pre-attack indicators and why this is the most common attack. The episode ends with a quick review of Dragonfest 2024 held by the Martial Arts History Museum. Train wi…

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Episode 53 - Loveless, Labors, Lost - John Denton 2:06:13

9M ago2:06:13

2:06:13

Arguably R.W. Loveless is one of, if not the most influential knife maker and designer in the last century. Bob's designs are some of the most copied and reproduced in the market today, and you can see his impact on knife making in a majority of knives made as well. Bob was an enigmatic man, as notable for his generosity as his tantrums, and those …

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S1E16: Why/How to Train Multiple Styles 44:53

10M ago44:53

44:53

Dr. Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk about the why and how in training multiple styles of martial arts at the same time? Can it be done? Should you finish one style before starting a new one? What are the benefits and drawbacks of doing multiple arts simultaneously? The three hosts dive into the topic sharing they thoughts and experiences from the cum…

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Episode 52 - Striking Knife Gold - Jim Sornberger 2:16:22

10M ago2:16:22

2:16:22

I find that every time I talk to the old guard of knifemaker, how fortunate I am to be in a time where knowledge is so accessible. For the pioneers in custom and handmade knives, every ounce of knowledge could be attributes to an egregious amount of "want to", in order to get anything done. For the OG knifemaker that's stood the test of time like J…

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S1E15: Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) Deep Dive 58:03

10M ago58:03

58:03

Patrick and Conrad take the episode to talk to Evan about the Modern Army Combatives Program. What is it? What's in the program? How can it be improved and more? While fighting is important the three talk through the real value in Combatives and why you should be training. Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Follow 1ID Combatives Follow T…

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S1E14: Less Lethal Roundup 1:06:08

11M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Conrad, Patrick and Evan deep dive into all things less lethal for personal defense. The three share their thoughts on everything from self-defense key chains to non-lethal projectile launchers. Listen to hear some of the perks and drawbacks of tools like pepper spray, stun guns, tasers, kubotans, tactical pens, Byrna's lineup of less lethal launch…

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S1E13: Situational Awareness More Important Than Skill? 54:20

11M ago54:20

54:20

Is situational awareness the most important self protection skill? Does situational awareness matter more than martial skill? How do you develop situational awareness? Conrad, Patrick and Evan deep dive into situational awareness in this episode on what many cite as the most important skill for self-protection. Listen or Read Keep Rolling by Jon Jo…

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Episode 51 - One Hand Washes The Other - Matt Martin 3:13:40

11M ago3:13:40

3:13:40

The world of knives has taken me down a lot of rabbit holes, which I just consider paths to a destination I'm not aware of yet. On the road to understanding the universe, I stumbled into Matt Martin, knife maker at Vehement Knives. I've had Matt on the podcast before, but in a much earlier stage, where I think he was just doing me favor to help giv…

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S1E12: Muay Thai in Thailand 39:02

12M ago39:02

39:02

Dr. Conrad talks about his trip to Thailand to train Muay Thai. Evan asks about the training, the living accommodations, the tourist sites and more. However, most importantly Evan asks about the opinion of JCVD's Kickboxer and if Sagat's stage from Street Fighter II is a real place. Plus, Patrick jumps on later in the episode to ask about what kind…

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Episode 50 - M.A.C.K. Daddy - Princeton Wong 2:03:55

12M ago2:03:55

2:03:55

I think sometimes it's easy to look at successful people and think that it was a gift, miracle or privilege that got them where they are. But for every success we see as outsiders looking in, there were thousands of mistakes, roadblocks and discouragements that got between that person and their success. The ones who make it into the stream of our c…

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S1E11: Pekiti Tirsia 37:36

12M ago37:36

37:36

Patrick Vuong talk about what makes Pekiti Tirsia Kali unique in the world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home Pistol Defense Webinar San Francisco Street Combatives in Person Seminar Missed the Virtual Silat Symposium? Order the 4+ hour replay here Follow Tiga Tactics: Tiga Tactics Facebook Tiga Tactics In…

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Episode 49 - Lifelong Toil & Breaking Knife Soil - Bruce Voyles 3:23:39

12M ago3:23:39

3:23:39

Lewis Carroll once wrote “One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.” I can't imagine a more fitting way to identify what Bruce Voyles surely discovered at an early age. Sure, a life in knives and his passion for it has garnered him his own freedoms and success, but much like Carroll, Bruce …

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Episode 48 - Making A Good Impression - Steve Shackleford 1:04:54

1y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Knives run deep in America as the quintessential companion of the avid outdoorsman, working man and woman, boy and girl, every day carrier, and collector alike. In the early 70's, the emergence of The Knifemakers' Guild and American Bladesmith Society captured a boom of handmade knifemakers in America, and with it, came the American Blade magazine,…

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Episode 47 - Beautiful People are Forged in Fire - J. Neilson & Shelley Marie 1:24:25

1y ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Knife makers, as much as they can be celebrities within our industry, are often not well known outside of it. With tens of millions of people seeing him judge on Forged in Fire over the last 9 years of the show, J. Neilson has reached meteoric attention in the public eye, is a household name, and you may think that all of that attention would go to…

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Episode 46 - Southern Hospitality Pt.1 - Paul Lusk 1:05:06

1y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

There are few luxuries in life like sharing heartfelt time with friends and family. Even more seldom is when your children connect with you on something, and share your passion and intrigue. I've been blessed that to some extent, all of our children have been interested in knives and knife culture, and championed the work I'm doing myself. We all p…

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S1E10: The Laws of Stupid 45:15

1y ago45:15

45:15

Patrick, Conrad and Evan talk the Laws of Stupid in this motto focused episode. What are the laws of stupid? How do you avoid breaking them? How many can you break at once and not be in trouble? The group deep dives this easy to remember slogan of "don't do stupid things with stupid people at stupid times in stupid places". Train with Tiga Tactics …

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Episode 45 - Livin' Knives The Hard Way - Evan Nicolaides 3:37:13

1y ago3:37:13

3:37:13

There's a culture inside of knives, and especially knife shows, where we all seem to be fans of our fellow knifemakers. We can meet a knifemaker for the first time, and feel like we're old friends. We can sit and geek out on sometimes the smallest aspects of knives, and fill hours with each other. Companionship, camaraderie, and mutual respect feed…

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Episode 44 - The Mind Behind Martial Blade Concepts - Michael Janich 3:40:54

1y ago3:40:54

3:40:54

I've had the honor to speak with some of the greatest living knifemakers on this podcast, and pick their brains about their craftsmanship and creativity in the industry. But with all things, I try to expand the collective consciousness of my listeners, and my guest Michael Janich very much does the same with everyone he comes in contact with. As th…

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S1E9: Safety is an Illusion 38:53

1y ago38:53

38:53

What does Safety is an Illusion mean and how does it apply to how you live your everyday life? Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk through the Tiga Tactic's slogan, how thin the veil of safety is, threats to our current way of life and things you can do to make yourself safer in your daily activities. Don't miss the latest episode of the Tiga Tactics pod…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Social Media Sucks For Knifemakers 13:54

1y ago13:54

13:54

I have been asked this question a lot, and it's to quantify the role social media plays in the knifemaking industry, and how to break away from reliance on it. Listen to the micro podcast, it should evoke some ideas as to how you'll personally go about this. Remember, a like or a follow does not equal a sale, and social media does not validate your…

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Episode 43 - Frontiering Functional Art - Shawn Shropshire 1:46:19

1y ago1:46:19

1:46:19

At the end of April, the Oklahoma Knife Group (Previously the Knife Group Association of Oklahoma (KGA)) will be hosting its knife show. And on the doorstep of that, I thought it'd be great to talk to Shawn Shropshire - President, and talk about the group, their over 25 years of association, and its growth over the past several years after it's reb…

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S1E8: Q and A from Team Tiga Tactics 48:01

1y ago48:01

48:01

Did you know Tiga Tactics has its own Facebook group for people who've come to in person seminars or trained online? The questions in this episode come from that group asking questions to the hosts to learn more about their marital arts journey and self-protection. Topics include: -What do you consider the minimum effective dose of training to keep…

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Episode 42 - Fantasy Meets Function - Steven Ramos 1:29:26

1y ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Sometimes I get the opportunity to talk to folks that make me think I don't have a lick of creativity in me. Well...Probably more than sometimes. But that's what's cool about being a podcast host in this particular vein of knifemaking, that I get to immerse myself in the conversations of people that inspire me, at the same time get me introspective…

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S1E7: Street Combatives 49:47

1y ago49:47

49:47

Patrick, Evan and Conrad discuss the upcoming Street Combatives seminar taking place in Parkville, Maryland April 27-28, 2024 at the Academy of Traditional Asian Fighting Arts. The trio talk the the importance of punch defense, why going to the ground may not be the best idea and the value of training in person at the upcoming seminar. Hope to see …

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Episode 41 - Lucky Lucky - John Horrigan 1:33:10

1y ago1:33:10

1:33:10

John Horrigan is one of those men that makes you better by being in his presence. A true blue God fearing American, that holds his knife art in humble regards, but his reverence for the craft of knifemaking with great esteem. Maybe at first I thought John was unapproachable because of this, but he's one of the kindest and most thoughtful people out…

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S1E6: Special Forces Ultra-Athlete Evan Perperis 1:16:33

1y ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Dive deep into the background of Tiga Tactics co-host and instructor, Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis. Patrick and Conrad ask questions about Evan's childhood, military service, 44 months of combat experience, Special Forces training and the crazy world of ultra-endurance Obstacle Course Racing. Finally, they catch up with what Evan is currently trai…

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Episode 40 - From Farrier to Knife Famous - Kelly Vermeer Vella 1:21:58

1y ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Kelly Vermeer Vella is a rare bird, because as high as she soars, she still seems to have two feet firmly planted on the ground. In every success, award, and other achievement I see her get, I am always rooting for her. Probably because she represents the underdog in her demeanor, and also embodies the superstar. This kind of enigma in knife cultur…

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S1E5: 4x Black Belts with Patrick Vuong 1:00:09

1y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

As a self-defense instructor since 1999, Patrick Vuong closes the wide gap between two traditionally separate warriors: martial artists and firearms enthusiasts. He helps customize Tiga Tactics’ combatives programs for a wide range of students, thanks to his diverse knowledge of fighting systems and his 20-plus years of experience as a self-defense…

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S1E4: Kind By Choice 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

48:01

Conrad, Patrick and Evan explore one of Tiga Tactic's slogans, "Kind by Choice". They discuss not only the applications for self-protection but also how it benefits you in your daily life. Being kind with from a position of strength is the way martial artists should live and strive to behave. Plus, Dr. Conrad shares some actionable steps you can ta…

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S1E3: 8x Black Belt Deep Dive with Dr. Conrad Bui 1:06:03

1+ y ago1:06:03

1:06:03

A combatives instructor with 40-plus years of continual experience, Dr. Conrad Bui is on a mission to empower others through the magic (and science) of martial arts. When he’s not healing bodies as a chiropractor, he’s learning and teaching others how to break them. Evan interviews Conrad talking about his childhood, his inspiration from Enter the …

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