By Peyton Holtz Last summer, I spent some time with an incredible group of elite professionals from across the mountain-tactical world. They were all well out of my league—more talented, more accomplished, more mature, and more professional than I will likely ever be. As part of our introductions to one another for the weekend, […]
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Arete 7.20.17
Military Frustrated Foreign Fighters, Brookings Institute Identifying global hotspots for water conflict, Homeland Security News Wire US Airstrikes In Afghanistan Are At Levels Not Seen Since Obama Troop Surge, Washington Post Maritime Risk and Safety: Preventing the USS Cole Attack, InMilitary The ‘Blackwater 2.0’ Plan for Afghanistan, The Atlantic The Role of Forward Presence in […]
VIDEO: Archery Stress Marksmanship “Apache” Drill
Bowhunting Specific Archery Training “Apache” Drill: Time Limit: 60 Seconds Target: 2x 8″ Balloons Ammo: 3x Arrows Standard: 1x Hit Standing, 1x Hit Kneeling
How MTI Designs Day-to-Day Training for Tactical Athletes
In this video, Rob talks about the process that goes into our program design for Tactical Athletes. Our Stuff Works. Guaranteed.
Plan Focus: Civil Affairs Selection & Assessment Training Plan
By Rob Shaul After several requests, this week we designed and completed a US Army Civil Affairs Selection & Assessment Training Plan. In designing this training plan we brought to bear the decade of experience we’ve had in designing military and law enforcement special forces selection training plans. This 8-Week, sport-specific program is […]
Plan Focus: Teton Grand Traverse Training Plan
By Rob Shaul I’ve never personally completed the Grand Traverse. Best I’ve done is the Cathedral Traverse – the first 3 peaks – Teewinot, Owen and the Grand. MTI Athlete and Senior Exum Guide Brenton Reagan lead me up and over these peaks one day a few years ago. It wouldn’t be accurate to say […]
Rob’s 9 Backcountry Scouting & Backpacking Kit Essentials
By Rob Shaul Below details the kit I’m currently running and/or recommend for backcountry hunt scouting (mule deer & elk) in summer. This kit would also work for backpacking. Note that many of these items are on promotive.com – military, LE and mountain professionals should all qualify for this program. PACK AND ESSENTIALS […]
Q&A 7.20.17
KUDOS ON HUMILITY “Last time I emailed you I was preparing to ship for Army BCT. I just got back from training a week ago. I just wanted to let you know I was by far one of the most physically prepared individuals throughout basic and AIT because of your programs.” QUESTION I’m an […]
Packet Focus: Ranger School Training Packet
By Rob Shaul Ranger School is a right of passage and badge of professional excellence for Infantry. The fitness programming to prepare athletes for Ranger School has two distinct missions: (1) Prepare athletes for the intensity and specific physical gates of RAP week. (2) Prepare athletes’ physical and mental stamina, endurance, durability and resiliency […]
Arete 7.13.17
Military Ex-CIA contractor says Pakistan’s leaders helped him escape murder charges, Intel News Islamic State fights the Taliban, Afghan government-backed locals in Tora Bora Mountains, Long War Journal Qassem Soleimani boasts of Tehran’s expanded footprint throughout Middle East, Long War Journal China’s First Overseas Military Base, The Atlantic Israel’s Forthcoming Security Dilemma, War on the […]