Urban Combatives and Survival Training

Circle Of Insight Productions
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  • True Crime
  • Updated Weekly

Violence is rarely the answer, but when it is, it’s the only answer. Welcome to Urban Combatives and Survival Training podcast. In this podcast we speak with leading experts in the field of life and death self-defense. Our goal is to arm you with the knowledge on the skills needed to survive a life threatening event. Let’s get to it..

  1. May 18

    The Psychology of Jiu-Jitsu: Mental Toughness, Self-Defense & Mindset on the Mats

    What does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu reveal about the human mind under pressure? This episode explores the psychology of Jiu-Jitsu — from building unbreakable mental resilience and strategic thinking to the deep emotional and cognitive benefits of training. Discover how BJJ serves as powerful self-defense, a tool for discipline, confidence, and even therapeutic growth in high-stress environments.

  2. May 6

    Survival Mindset: Navigating the Last 60 Seconds of a Fight

    When the "switch" flips and a confrontation turns deadly, your brain undergoes a radical shift that can either save you or paralyze you. This episode deconstructs the psychological physiological responses that occur during the final moments of a life-threatening encounter. Learn how to manage the adrenaline dump and maintain cognitive control when your life depends on your next move.

  3. May 5

    The Glow in the Shadows: Using the Cat’s Eye Effect to Find Hidden Cameras

    Ever wonder why a cat’s eyes glow in the dark or why road signs pop under your headlights? This episode dives into the science of optical retro-reflection, a phenomenon where light bounces directly back to its source with pinpoint precision. Learn how to weaponize this "Cat’s Eye Effect" to scan any room and expose the hidden lenses of covert surveillance cameras instantly.

  4. Apr 28

    Elevator and Stairwell Combat: Tactical Analysis of the Most Dangerous Confined Spaces in Close-Quarters Battle

    Analyze why elevators and stairwells rank among the highest-risk environments in law enforcement, military, and civilian self-defense scenarios, focusing on forced proximity, limited mobility, multiple threat angles, and fatal funnel dynamics in confined-space combat.
Explore evidence-based tactical considerations, positioning strategies, and risk mitigation techniques drawn from CQB principles to enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness in these vertical threat zones.
Essential listening for law enforcement officers, military personnel, security professionals, and responsible civilians seeking practical insights into urban combat dynamics, personal safety, and high-stakes decision-making in high-risk architectural environments.

  5. Apr 19

    Weaponizing the Environment — How to Turn Chaos Into Control

    This episode breaks down how real-world self-defense is less about strength and more about spatial awareness, positioning, and using your environment to create control. Learn how everyday objects like chairs, walls, and doorways can shift distance, limit movement, and give you critical advantages under stress. Grounded in psychology, physiology, and practical scenarios, this is a smarter, safer approach to navigating high-pressure encounters.

  6. 07/13/2025

    WE LOOK AT THE REAL HISTORY OF THE NINJA , THE BUSHIDO CODE AND MORE

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  7. 05/22/2023

    ONE OF THE BEST UFC COACHES MARK HENRY CHATS WITH US

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  8. 05/16/2023

    BJJ BLACK BELT SHAWN WILLIAMS

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Violence is rarely the answer, but when it is, it’s the only answer. Welcome to Urban Combatives and Survival Training podcast. In this podcast we speak with leading experts in the field of life and death self-defense. Our goal is to arm you with the knowledge on the skills needed to survive a life threatening event. Let’s get to it..

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