
Get Real Self Defense Podcast
A dose of personal protection discussion to help you become more confident and prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones. Train Today. Protect Tomorrow.
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Episodes
30 episodes
Ep #30: Martial Arts and Law Enforcement: A Personal Journey into Self-Defense and Police Training
Are you curious about the intersection of martial arts and law enforcement? I sat down with my father, Mick Jolly, a seasoned martial artist from a military family, to discuss how our martial arts backgrounds have influenced our mindset, approa...
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1:29:47

Ep #29: Exploring Alien Gear Holster's "TAC-STRAP" Tourniquet
Are you prepared to handle emergencies? What if possessing a certain piece of gear could mean the difference between life and death? Packing a punch in our latest episode, we unravel Alien Gear Holster's new tourniquet holster hybrid - a must-h...
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19:26

Ep #28: Acts of Bravery: How Everyday Heroes Influence Community Safety
Imagine driving past a shootout between deputies and an armed suspect, would you have the courage to intervene? We'll recount the story of a man who did just that, rushing to help an injured officer. Back in my hometown, a similar situation unf...
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18:06

Ep #27: Mastering the Everyday Carry (EDC) Philosophy: Boost Your Family Safety and Preparedness
Imagine being equipped with the knowledge to boost not only your personal safety but also that of your family. We let you in on some tips of mastering the Everyday Carry (EDC) philosophy, a concept that aims to ensure you're always prepared, wh...
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40:40

Ep #26: Staying Calm in Chaos: My Process for Self-Regulation in Crisis Management
Looking for a practical and grounded way to stay calm during a crisis? Welcome, dear listener! Brace yourself as we delve deep into the world of self-regulation in stressful situations, all inspired by our enlightening chat with Andy Prisco in ...
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14:56

Ep #25: The Proactive Approach to Crisis - Self-Regulation and De-Escalation Mastery with Andy Prisco
Imagine having the skillset to confidently handle any crisis situation, to de-escalate with poise and defuse tension like a pro. That's precisely what you'll gain from our enlightening conversation with Andy Prisco, founder of one of the larges...
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1:14:12

Ep #24: Enhancing Self-Defense Skills Through Self Development
What if self-defense was more than just a physical skill? Imagine if improving your self-defense abilities also enhanced your personal and professional relationships, stress management, and overall self-development. In today's episode, we take ...
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18:40

Ep. #23: Benny "The Jet" Urquidez - Embracing the Martial Artist Mindset
Let's welcome the trailblazing Sensei Benny the Jet, a former professional kickboxer, martial artist, and an original mixed martial artist. His astounding career spans decades, with an unparalleled winning record that's truly a testament to his...
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1:23:59

Ep #22: Exploring the Intersection of Death, Self-Defense, and Quality of Life
Ever found yourself in a situation that made you ponder over the concept of death? Well, I've had my fair share of those moments, especially during my tenure as a sheriff's deputy. One such incident that stands out is when I processed a DOA (de...
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17:50

Ep #21: Enhancing Self-Defense Abilities through Movement: Insights from Rafe Kelly
When you think of self-defense, your mind probably jumps to martial arts or some form of physical combat. But what if I told you that the key to effective self-defense and personal development lies in something much simpler, something as natura...
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1:14:47

Ep #20: Podcast Update: Special Announcement
Ever found yourself wishing for more episodes of this podcast? Well, your wish has been granted! We're stepping things up and moving from our usual bi-weekly schedule to a weekly one. Now, you'll be treated to not only our standard, structured ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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9:51

Ep #19: Understanding the Legal Labyrinth of Self-Defense with Tom Grieve
What if your social media posts or even your choice of clothing could be used against you in court? How well do you understand the fine line between social posturing and asocial violence? With the insightful guidance of Tom Grieve, an ex-crimin...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:13:51

Ep #18: From Setback to Resilience: A Journey in Self-Defense with Andrew Juarez
Imagine finding yourself on an unexpected journey, one that takes you from a life-altering injury to the discovery of a newfound purpose. That's precisely the story our guest, Andrew Juarez, shares with us. Host of the Mind Your Self-Defense po...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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58:18

Ep #17: Mastering Self-Defense with Nick Drossos
Ever wondered how to transform yourself from an easy target to a hard one? Get ready to meet self-defense YouTube sensation and expert, Nick Drossos, who has garnered over 400,000 subscribers with his invaluable insights into practical self-def...
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1:12:06

Ep #16: Self-Defense Strategies: Embracing Murphy's Law
Do you ever wish you had a handbook for life's unexpected curveballs? Join us in this episode of the Get Real Self Defense Podcast as we delve into Murphy's Law and its implications in self-defense. We're quickly unearthing the roots of this co...
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19:22

Ep #15: The Nikos Show interviews Adam Jolly on Self Defense, De-escalation, and more.
In this episode of the Get Real Self Defense Podcast, Adam Jolly becomes the guest of Nikos Kitsakanis of The Nikos Show to talk about Self Defense, Personal Protection, De-escalation, and more!...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:20:21

Ep #14: Become Your Own Security Guard w/ Dante Washington of Risk Solutions Unlimited
In this weeks episode of the Get Real Self Defense Podcast, Host Adam Jolly sits down with Regional Director of Training - Dante Washington of RSU Security. Adam & Dante go over insights, tips and tricks on how working the street as an arme...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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50:00

Ep #13: The Truth About Guns & Self Defense
Due to rising violence, mass shootings, and discontentment among the masses worldwide, the subject of Guns is constant battle both culturally and politically between ideological groups. However, do guns truly have a place in Self Defense? Shoul...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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20:00

Ep #12: 10 Productivity Hacks for Self Defense - Maximize Your Training
In a world where our attention is pulled in so many directions, it can often be real tough to make time to train. Especially when it seems so inconvenient at the time compared to the mountains of other tasks we have. In this weeks episodes, we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:16

Ep #11: Fitness for Personal Protection w/ Art from @FITFRHOME
If you ever one were to get into a violent and dangerous situation, how fit you are could in fact make or break your ability to get out of that situation alive. Fitness for self defense is all about how fast you can move yourself, how fast you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:12:10

Ep #10: Top 10 Self Defense Questions
In order to celebrate the 10th episode of the Get Real Self Defense Podcast, Adam breaks down 10 of the most common self defense questions asked by most newcomers in regards to self defense.Adam answers questions such as:Wha...
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45:09

Ep #9: Securing the Human OS with Cecil Jentges
Self Defense is more than just about protecting our physical bodies & households. Its also about staying say in the cyber universe of the internet. In this episode of the Get Real Self Defense Podcast, Host Adam Jolly sits down with Cecil J...
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1:03:27

Ep #8: Fight, Flight, & Freeze
In todays episode of the Get Real Self Defense Podcast, learn the elements of your brain's survival responses - fight, flight, & freeze, as well as the ways you can learn to recognize the elements and train them to be a useful tool for proa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:08

Ep #7: Learning to Develop a Warrior Mindset
In this Episode of The Get Real Self Defense Podcast, Adam goes over some of his favorite warriors, their accomplishments, their mindsets, and how we learn to develop our own Warrior Mindset for Self Defense, through their example.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:51

Ep #6: When Push Comes to Shove - Avoiding Excessive Force in Self Defense
What is Excessive Force? People that train self defense rarely consider the cause and effect of using that self defense in a real life scenario, and that their justified use of self defense strikes could actually turn assaultive an...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:31
