Welcome back to another episode of After Dark! This time I meet with the legendary Tony Blauer, one of the world's leading trainers in our industry. He has left an impact benefiting a variety of operators from martial artists, to law enforcement and military. We get into the dynamics of what it means to manage fear in the pursuit of protecting yourself and your loved ones. If any of these apply to you then you may have been impacted my this man without even realizing it! The mastermind behind the SPEAR System that has impacted countless people shares what it means to KNOW FEAR.Episode Sponsor:BioProtein Technology: https://bioproteintech.com/For $30 off your order use code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout.BioPro+ can potentially help to improve balance hormones, increase sex drive, improves insulin sensitivity, and produce increases of mitochondria and nucleic acids to create a total system modulator. BioPro+ regulates, rebuilds, and regenerates at the cellular level to help you look, feel, and perform your best.Timestamps00:00 Intro03:48 Conversation with Tony Blower in His Home Gym06:17 Reflecting on Decades of Coaching07:47 The Psychological Impact of Losing Half a Million Dollars in Revenue11:32 Benefits of Weaponizing the Startle Flinch in Self-Defense Training19:00 Neural Patterns23:33 Tony Blauer and His Influence on Combatives Training (SPEAR System)28:30 Stress Inoculation and Neural Systems30:39 Awareness, Consent, and Preparation (ACP)37:30 Michael Chandler Discusses His Chance On Beating Conor McGregor39:39 Self Defense and Intimidation43:39 Mike Tyson's Coach on Overcoming Anxiety and Intimidation46:25 Managing Fear and Diffusing Intimidation53:59 How Fear Can Impact Our Enjoyment of Life, Relationships, and Training55:26 Managing Anxiety and Self-Confidence in Conflict Situations1:10:03 Timeline of Violence1:12:45 Martial Arts Self-Defense: Neural Circuits and Situational Awareness1:14:50 Fear Management1:25:02 ACP: Awareness, Consent, and Preparation for Survival in Violent Situations1:32:48 Reaction Time and Self-Talk1:34:18 Home Invasion in Virginia Beach At Tony Blauer's House1:39:51 Martial Arts Techniques in Real-Life Situations1:51:57 The Startle Flinch2:04:40 Launching of Human Weapon Program After Year-Long Development2:12:21 Business Coaching for Martial Artists2:15:52 Art and Science of Running a BusinessRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com