The John Hallett Podcast
A podcast hosted by John Hallett. John is a small business owner, father, husband and fourth degree black belt in Krav Maga. John is on a journey to talk about the things that matter most in life for the everyday person. John owns Rocky Mountain Sefl-Defense and Fitness in Castle Rock Colorado. He often uses the lens of martial arts to discuss a wide range of topics. Take a listen and share this journey with others!!! Visit the website at: Martial Arts | Fitness | Krav Maga | Safer & Stronger (rmsdf.com) ( https://rmsdf.com/ ) Clearsky.Training ( https://clearsky.training/ ) Facebook and IG : ...
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Self Defense 101 & Principles of Krav Maga
Do Me A Favor - JH Podcast Short 4.8
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Bandwidth & Footwork | Krav Maga Training

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to the podcast. We are talking a bit about the RM SDF move here and just your footwork and fundamentals in Krav Maga, just had, you know, two second degree black belts. Just, you know, we're doing some basic 101 stuff today, and it's not also basic when you get down into it.
There's just so much more, you know, and how much you want to focus and really get good and get a masterful understanding of what you're doing, because there's just so many degrees of learning, and you got...
What Does Retzev Mean In Krav Maga -Self Defense #6-Short

In Krav Maga,Β RetzevΒ is a key principle that emphasizes continuous, aggressive, and relentless attack. The word βRetzevβ itself comes from Hebrew, meaning βcontinuousβ or βflow.β In a self-defense scenario, Retzev involves maintaining constant pressure on your attacker through a seamless series of strikes, transitions, and movements without giving them a chance to recover or counterattack. Read More: https://rmsdf.com/what-does-retzev-mean-in-krav-maga-self-defense/
Slow Deliberate Focused Training #5

Slow Deliberate Focused Training #5Β
A Funny Ego Story
Get Out And Vote
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Why Do You Train In Your Martial Art or Fitness Routine #4
Hey, everybody. This week's message on the John Hallett podcast is, why do you train? Whether it's fitness or self defense, martial arts, it's always a good idea to just step back and go, why am I doing this? I know I got caught up in Crossfit and chasing time. We were an affiliate for well over ten years.
I think it might have been 13, but, um, don't quote me on that. But it was a long time. And, you know, I started getting hurt. Injuries and just that repetitive wear and tear. There's...
Does sparring break Krav Maga principles? The John Hallett Podcast Short #3

Does sparring break Krav Maga principle?
Shorts No. #2 Krav Maga - Way Of No Way Bruce Lee

e're talking about right now is Krav Maga. Look, sometimes when we say there's a video arm, I forget the title. Um, but somebody's like, that's a BJJ move. Let's be clear. Krav Maga is a system that borrows from any martial art. We don't care. And sometimes when I'm making a video, I don't say, hey, this is ex watt from x martial art, right?
The whole system borrows from anything that works. And people forget that Krav, uh, Maga students, you get all tied up in Krav maga. I remember, um, one...
#shorts No. 1 Testing For Krav Maga Black Belt

Today I'm talking a little bit about testing for black belt here at Rocky Mountain self defense and fitness. Some of the expectations are training more, stepping it up. You might have been coming, you know, two days a week. You're getting ready for that black belt. You need to step that up. You need to be coming as much as you can. Maybe getting together with some of the other guys or gals in class and maybe getting in a Sunday if you missed a workout. One of my best groups was getting together. They were doing the...
#83 EDC for the Martial Artist
You asked and he delivered! John starts a discussion on everyday carry for the martial artist. He gets into the how's and why's. Somehow the spotlight is on Josh's amazing new haircut and the look overshadows the rest of the episode! Its just how they roll!
#81 More Martial Art Misconceptions & Dogma
John continues his conversation about the misconceptions of Krav Maga from people who walk in the door. It's fun and eye opening!
#80 Krav Maga Misconceptions & Crazy...
Krav Maga Misconceptions & Crazy...
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#79 Self-Regulating and Finishing
The John Hallett Podcast is here!
The hardest thing in life and training is regulating yourself. The guys sit down and discuss their observations and ways to improve. They also touch on finishing what you start!
#78 suckless.co!!!!
The title says it all! John is back from Minnesota after a trip for another certification in IDS, He's level 4! In this show he talks about giving the gift of the American entrepreneurial spirit to his daughter Lucy! She is the brand ambassador for Suckless! Suckless is a supplement mix that John organized for consumers who want to get that extra edge. Have a listen and share with a friend!
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#77 Looking Back 20 Years
How often do you get to stroll down memory lane? We bet you don't do it enough! John felt the same after using a video preservation service. So, the guys have a look back twenty years on the next episode of The John Hallett Podcast.
#76 The Law & Self Defense with Charles Feldmann - Navigating Self-Defense Laws for Martial Artists
This one is awesome! John sits down with Charles Feldmann as he discusses navigating self-defense laws for martial artists. As always this is not legal advice. It is simply a discussion of the laws governing self-defense and hypotheticals. Always seek the advice of council when making legal decisions.
#75 ALP & The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt
The John Hallett Podcast is here!
John expands on the ALP Program and takes a dive into the discussion topic about a whole generation looking for that instant dopamine hit! Is social media, and technology making them all anxious? Who's to blame?
#74 RFK - Learning to Slow Down In Martial Arts Training
The John Hallett Podcast is back with a new episode.
This week John reacts to some videos from RFK Jr and after that talks about slowing down in your training to enhance learning. Have a listen and share with a friend.
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#73 Jordi Mayo's Racist Video - Revelation of the Fold
The fallout from a former instructor making racist comment continues as John navigates the continued attacks on the gym. Stuff on the internet never dies. We do not condone or support Mr. Mayo's actions or statements. He was fired immediately and had his rank and belt stripped.
We have asked @tnathan_lokius on Tik Tok to take down the video and has not replied to and messages. We ask that he stop his continued attacks on our gym and its owners.
#72 Wake Up!
The calls are slowing down. The world needs to wake up! IF you can't see what is happening then...look harder!
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#71 An Angry Caller and a Carjacking
The phone calls with feedback have slowed down. One in particular is so strange that John thought it was entertaining! We play it for you in this episode. Also, John follows up with a report of a carjacking in Castle Rock and how you can be more prepared to spot an evil doer!
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#70 Ending Racism
It's been a week. We had to fire a coach that made online racist comments. Racism is not our values! We do not condone their actions and they do not reflect our values. John has a talk about what we do stand for. Have a listen and share our message.
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#69 Special Guest: 32 Yrs Of Law Enforcement - Nick Grove On RMSDF & Citizen Defender
The John Hallett Podcast is here! Today John welcomes Nick Grove. Nick is a long-time member, and Police officer. He and John talk about his journey here at the gym and how the training he gets at RMSDF.com has helped him in his in his profession. This show is insightful so share with a friend and have a listen.
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#68 New Black Belts
The John Hallett Podcast has dropped!
Today John discusses the new Black Belts and Second Degrees that have earned it and joined our rank. He is so proud of all of you! He also may have talked some politics and vented a few frustrations on fighting that little voice that tells you to quit. It's a great show so have a listen and share with a friend.
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#67 RMSDF Saved My Life
The John Hallett Podcast is here. For those of you who don't know John saved Josh's life. That is a fact, and the guys talk about it in this show.
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#66 You're Living to Easy! Suckless!
Your life is too easy. What have you done to suckless? You just let everyone walk all over you! John is on a tear ! Have a listen and share with a friend.
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#65 Are You a Fat Warrior?
Are you a fat? Are you out of shape? Are you destined to be a beer drinker on loser row? John was asked that by his high school football coach, and it changed his life forever. Have a listen!
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#64 Practice Makes Permanent. Tips for the Beginner.
Have you ever avoided joining a gym because you were scared? Did you quit early because you were afraid you were slowing down the class? Don't worry! Just show up because practice makes permanent!
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#63 The Evolution of John Hallett
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In this episode John talks about how he has changed and grown over the years as a coach and martial artist. His journey is insightful and entertaining.
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#62 Kids &Social Skills
John has taught a large number of kids throughout the years. In this episode he talks about the changes kids are facing when the pressures of social media influence how kids learn and interact. The show is insightful.
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#61 The State of Things
John starts down the road of what the state of things are in the world right now. It goes from unions to how he's drinking less coffee and why! Have a listen and share with a friend!
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#60 Fat, Pepper Spray and Exercise.
In this episode John explains why fat is good and bad, how pepper spray is goof for the soul and why we need exercise. It sounds crazy, but we think he's right. Tune in and share with a friend!
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#59 The Law and Self Defense
How often do you think about the fight after you protect yourself? If you don't, you should. John talks about that and more! Share with a friend and have a listen!
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#58 What Was Your Toughest Training?
We all know John has done some awesome training in his career. Josh tries to tease out what he thought was the toughest. Have a listen and share with a friend.
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#57 America is Awesome! Politicians Aren't
The John Hallett Podcast is here! In this episode John reminds us how awesome America is and how bad politicians are! He goes off on those who control our food water and politics. Have a listen!
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#56 Sippy Cups and Self-Defense
In this episode John makes fun of Josh's sippy cup. (His kid has one so I'm vindicated) and he looks at how prosecutors love to destroy your self-defense case. Have a listen!
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#55 Freedom Vs Safety
In this episode John talks about the fine line between safety and freedom. Does safety lead to socialism? Find out!
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#54 The Same as Ever
In this episode John discusses the book The Same as Ever. He also touches on how we train and how the book helps influence better training outcomes.
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#53 The Law, Self-Defense and More!
In this episode John takes a look at what the law says about self-defense. The conversation continues into the how and why you need to learn what your local laws say about it and the boundaries for the Citizen Defender.
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#52 The Path to Black Belt Part 3
John closes his conversation about the path to Black Belt. This one is awesome so have a listen and share with a friend.
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