Rituals of Strength

Ep 48-Mind Reading, Spoon Melting, and Faith Healing

This week's episode recounts some of the highlights of the life of The Amazing Randi, magician, escape artist, and passionate skeptic. Through the incredible events of his life, it affirms the importance of critical thinking in life.

Ep 47-The Problematic Myth of the Alpha Male

The idea of "alpha" beings, who achieve and maintain status on dominance hierarchies, was based on faulty science. Despite having been widely and repeatedly disproven, it remains a problematic misconception in popular culture. In this week's episode, we examine where it came from and what issues it spawns. To learn more about my latest book, please visit:https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Aggression-Choosing-Power-Adaptability/dp/B0GMY61B72/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XO9W8QNA9KAX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SFyQG1NZKTL5L0SGAn2mCq8dAEcOxc4-6zmOWXs29GILOOEoURzlX0XXAEkx6bMYWiptSdZGsOj1uEhYyt4axk0deU9NyAPrSuSGZkMm4m9jF6the30LuJ4MdgdBvQ5uWzZy82mcT9siorfcL3DxXDbpf-2WFRi_MiTcpsBGgPblQDvfntSXO4kkwESv_B0TPqdMzWC4ktopWJx7ckza1H_wkTej-1EqeCDTLg__PDM.jXsZVJGA8zRr7GuGupTo3Gcn8KKA9bWbNqAmoaXgIXQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=KEVIN+SECOURS&qid=1776350059&sprefix=kevin+secour%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

Ep 46-Dealing With Aggression During a Confrontation

I had multiple listener questions about how to handle the effects of aggression when you're in the escalation phase. This week, we give you simple, concrete exercises you can practice before, during, and after an aggressive encounter to help control and minimize the effects of stress and the adrenal dump. #KevinSecours #TheCombatProfessor #CombatSystema #IntegratedFightingSystems #Podcast #RitualsofStrength #BeyondAggression #StressManagement #Aggression #martialArts #SelfDefense #ConflictResolution #Management #Deescalation

Ep 45-The Burmese Art of Bando

This week, 6th degree black belt Michael G. Malpass discusses his journey through the art of Burmese Bando, including his professional fight career, winning the nationals, the early days of training, and much more. An insightful peek inside one of the lesser known martial arts. #KevinSecours #Podcast #RitualsofStrength #MikeMalpass #Bando #Burmese #MuayThai #Leithwei #Burma #Fighting #MartialArts #SelfDefense #LawEnforcement #Competiting #Grappling #Nabon #KickBoxing #Boxing

Ep 44-Reality and Scenario Based Self Defense Training

This week, we delve into some specific listener questions about reality-based and scenario-based training, including: How soon can you start implementing it, is there such a thing as too much of it, and what are some of the dangers. If you train any skill that you hope to reproduce reliably under stress, this is an important listen.