performance
S12E10: Why Attend Training…Even as an Instructor? with Charlie Perez
In this episode, I chat with competitive practical shooter Charlie Perez about the importance of continuous training for both instructors and students. We discuss how effective teaching goes beyond formal certifications and the need for self-evaluation. Emphasizing the dual role of teacher and learner, we highlight the value of self-awareness and feedback in skill development. Personal anecdotes illustrate the transformative impact of diverse teaching styles. Key takeaways include viewing learning as a lifelong commitment, fostering curiosity, and actively seeking challenges for growth. This episode inspires listeners to embrace their paths to mastery.
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Pistol Skill: How Good is Good Enough?
The Gun Matters…or Does it? I recently taught a Pistol Intelligence class in Phoenix, AZ. I drove from Colorado where I live, to the venue in AZ. Since I drove,…
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S4E11: Achieving Max Cold Performance with Charlie Perez
Riley Bowman interviews Charlie Perez of Big Panda Performance to discuss how we can get max performance WHEN IT COUNTS…or from the first round fired…cold. As defensive shooters, this is CRITICAL because we only get one chance. Something for everyone, so tune in!
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Episode 494: Reaching Beyond Boundaries: Surviving Mann Preview with Don Mann
Riley interviews retired Navy SEAL Don Mann to discuss how to manage and maintain performance under stress and the lessons Don has learned through being a Navy SEAL Team Six member, and an ultra marathon, triathlon, endurance race, and adventure competitor
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Episode 426: Performance at the Highest Level – B.J. Norris
Today, Riley Bowman interviews world champion shooter B.J. Norris (while on his lunch break) on what it takes to perform at our best…especially in stressful situations. B.J. has been competing since his youth and has numerous National and World titles to his name. He is also an avid practitioner of the defensive handgun.
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Episode 198: Performance Standards and Data with Jeff Gonzales
Riley interviews Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts, LLC talking about training philosophies and some of the big takeaways from keeping track of performance standards of thousands of students for the last decade-plus.
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