Tiga Tactics Podcast

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Self-protection company Tiga Tactics co-founders Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong are joined by Special Forces veteran Evan ”Ultra-OCR Man” Perperis to deep dive into the world of self-defense. The three talk about the mindset, skillset, and toolset needed to protect civilians using lessons learned from analyzing real world closed circuit TV footage. This is done through the lifetime of experience of the three co-hosts.

  1. APR 18

    S3E7: Scott Sobel: Silat, Aikido and Bouncing

    Sensei Scott Sobel with a background in Silat, Aikido, Kempo Karate and Jiu Jitsu joins Evan and Conrad to talk about his background in martial arts!   Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Train in person with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/courses/maryland2026  Dr. Conrad at Rocky Mountain Thunder: https://tigatactics.com/seminars/  Modern Ninja Webinar: https://philelmore.us/ninja/  Urban Warlord Program: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/fighting1/urban-warlord  FMA Discussions episode with Evan Perperis: https://youtu.be/I2lREx25wA0?si=94HIrmuvLb5itIe-  Martial Meh Podcast with Evan Perperis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naJcloyQIus    Additional Training Resources:      Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29       BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Join US Concealed Carry Association     Shop Anesti LLC apparel    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    37 min
  2. MAR 30

    S3E6: Bouncing Brawls

    Evan interviews Dr. Conrad Bui about the two years he spent bouncing at a bar, what he learned about real world conflict and his "plan" for dealing with unruly patrons.  Plus, a whole lot more in this trip down memory lane episode.   Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Train in Maryland with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/courses/maryland2026  Dr. Conrad at Rocky Mountain Thunder: https://tigatactics.com/seminars/  Free Webinar with Phil Elmore on Real World Attacks: https://youtu.be/dFl8vSm3Exk?si=aN6-dOi4RTUADjT3  Urban Warlord Program: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/fighting1/urban-warlord  FMA Discussions episode with Evan Perperis: https://youtu.be/I2lREx25wA0?si=94HIrmuvLb5itIe-  Martial Meh Podcast with Evan Perperis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naJcloyQIus    Additional Training Resources:      Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29       BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Join US Concealed Carry Association     Shop Anesti LLC apparel    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    43 min
  3. MAR 14

    S3E5: Black Belt Breakdown: Do Belts Make Martial Arts Better or Worse?

    Holder of black belts in 9x different styles Conrad Bui and retired Special Forces operator with half a dozen instructor or black belt equivalent certifications Evan Perperis talk about belts and ranks.  What are the pros/cons? Should belt tests charge? What is their history? Are the names for instructors appropriate?     Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Train in Maryland with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/courses/maryland2026  Dr. Conrad at Rocky Mountain Thunder: https://tigatactics.com/seminars/  Free Webinar with Phil Elmore on Real World Attacks: https://youtu.be/dFl8vSm3Exk?si=aN6-dOi4RTUADjT3  Urban Warlord Program: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/fighting1/urban-warlord  FMA Discussions episode with Evan Perperis: https://youtu.be/I2lREx25wA0?si=94HIrmuvLb5itIe-  Martial Meh Podcast with Evan Perperis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naJcloyQIus    Additional Training Resources:      Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29       BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Join US Concealed Carry Association     Shop Anesti LLC apparel    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    1h 6m
  4. S3E4: Kenpo Karate

    MAR 1

    S3E4: Kenpo Karate

    Patrick and Evan deep dive into their backgrounds on Kenpo Karate, both Patrick and Evan's first black belts from different branches.  Pros, cons, things they learned, if the system still holds up today and much more in this Patrick focused episode.    Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Train in Maryland with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/courses/maryland2026  Dr. Conrad at Rocky Mountain Thunder: https://tigatactics.com/seminars/  Free Webinar with Phil Elmore on Real World Attacks: https://youtu.be/dFl8vSm3Exk?si=aN6-dOi4RTUADjT3  Urban Warlord Program: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/fighting1/urban-warlord  Fruit Knife Webinar Details: http://philelmore.us/fruitknife/    Additional Training Resources:      Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29       BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Join US Concealed Carry Association     Shop Anesti LLC apparel    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    59 min
  5. FEB 25

    S3E3: Knife Control Concepts

    Evan and Conrad talk about their recent trip to train Knife Control Concepts with Aaron Jenetti and Eli Knight.  Pros/Cons, experiences and who this course is good for in this quick episode.   Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Train in Maryland with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/courses/maryland2026  Dr. Conrad at Rocky Mountain Thunder: https://tigatactics.com/seminars/  Free Webinar with Phil Elmore on Real World Attacks: https://youtu.be/dFl8vSm3Exk?si=aN6-dOi4RTUADjT3  Urban Warlord Program: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/fighting1/urban-warlord  Fruit Knife Webinar Details: http://philelmore.us/fruitknife/    Additional Training Resources:      Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29       BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Join US Concealed Carry Association     Shop Anesti LLC apparel    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    27 min
  6. JAN 22

    E3E2: Is Bad Training Better Than No Training?

    Is bad training better than no training?  Conrad, Patrick and Evan discuss the topic which has a lot more depth than you might expect.  What goal are we focused on?  Will bad training prevent the attack from even occurring?  Who has the data to prove this correct?  An interesting episode for sure and we would love to hear your thoughts.  Comment on the post/YouTube/podcast.     Book of Eli Webinar Details and Signup: https://philelmore.us/bookofeli/  Follow Vanguard Wall Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevanguardwall  Evan on the Vanguard Wall Podcast: https://youtu.be/epkFkJN826k?si=Y27BJrpoq2hQguzW       Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule      Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home   Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Additional Training Resources:      Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29       BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Join US Concealed Carry Association     Shop Anesti LLC apparel    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    47 min
  7. S3E1: Bruce Lee and JKD Deep Dive

    JAN 9

    S3E1: Bruce Lee and JKD Deep Dive

    Enter Tiga Tactics as Patrick, Evan and Conrad discusses some of the history of Bruce Lee, his way and Jeet Kune Do (JKD) in this deep dive into Bruce Lee's art.  Learn about the history, Bruce's fists of fury, connections with other media some of the controversy and more in this game of death.   Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29  Goal Setting Webinar: https://www.tigatactics.training/products/live_events/goalsetting?ref=6bea29  Follow Vanguard Wall Podcast: https://www.thevanguardwall.com/    Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Additional Training Resources:      Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule      Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home      BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Join US Concealed Carry Association     Shop Anesti LLC apparel    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    1h 15m
  8. 2025-12-23

    S2E25: Ranks and Instructor Program

    Patrick is back! All three co-hosts discuss plans for Tiga Tactics in the future including the inclusion of practitioner ranks and the instructor courses.  It's time to start setting goals and advancing, this episode helps you lay out your plan forward!   Instructor Bundle: https://www.tigatactics.training/bundles/instructor?ref=6bea29  Goal Setting Webinar: https://www.tigatactics.training/products/live_events/goalsetting?ref=6bea29  Pop Knife Webinar: https://philelmore.us/popknife/    Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vulpestraining.com/   Additional Training Resources:      Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule      Train with Tiga Tactics Online From Your Home      BOOK: The Combatives Blueprint      BOOK: Tiga Tactics' Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must      Pammachon Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training      TenetCo Knives      Save 15% from Takedown Sportswear with code: ultraocrman15       Thai Battle Boxing: https://www.thaibattleboxing.com/    Follow Tiga Tactics:     Tiga Tactics Facebook     Tiga Tactics Instagram     Tiga Tactics YouTube Follow Conrad Bui:     Conrad Bui Facebook     Conard Bui Instagram Follow Patrick Vuong:    Patrick Vuong Facebook    Patrick Vuong Instagram Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube Explore Evan's Company Website "Strength & Speed": www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com

    47 min

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Self-protection company Tiga Tactics co-founders Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong are joined by Special Forces veteran Evan ”Ultra-OCR Man” Perperis to deep dive into the world of self-defense. The three talk about the mindset, skillset, and toolset needed to protect civilians using lessons learned from analyzing real world closed circuit TV footage. This is done through the lifetime of experience of the three co-hosts.