Q&A 2.29.24

QUESTION Is there a certain set of plans you’d recommend for someone training for the Tactical Games? ANSWER We have a plan for events such as the Tactical Games…. https://mtntactical.com/shop/tactical-games-training-plan/ If you have more than 7 weeks before the event, jumping on our Operator Sessions would be most appropriate until you’re ready to knock out the plan above. […]

Arete 3.2.24

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Why Won’t Arab States Support the Palestinians?, Politico Defense Contractors Are Bilking the American People, The Atlantic Ukraine, A Worthy Investment, The Hill In NATO’s Newest Member, ‘Total Defense’ Includes Teens and Retirees, WSJ Americans Owe Ukraine Nothing, RCP Two Years of War in Ukraine have Changed the Way Armies […]

How to Mature from “Unaware and Self-Absorbed” to “Aware Selflessness” 

By Rob Shaul Okay, you admit you can be Unaware and Self-Absorbed and want to change. “Aware Selflessness” is the goal. You’re strategically and tactically aware of the situation and ready to selflessly take the initiatve to act if needed.   This change takes intentional effort and time. Here are the steps.  1. Skillful Observation Start […]

The Stiff Liability of Unaware Self-Absorption

By Rob Shaul Recently I stopped by the grocery store for beer. Podcast streaming through my earbds, I hurriedly grabbed a six-pack without making eye contact and jumped in the checkout line. I felt the dirty looks.  Self-absorbed, I’d missed that there were 5 people already waiting ahead of me. “What a fucking douchebag,” they […]

Arete 2.24.24

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Russian pilot who hijacked Mi-8 for Ukraine found dead in Spain, Pravda Report SpaceX Forges Closer Ties With U.S. Spy and Military Agencies, WSJ The Air Force’s First Female Enlisted Leader Broke the ‘Brass Ceiling.’ Here’s Her View on Retirement., military.com Children collect spilled flour from the ground after Gaza […]

Seeking MTI ‘BETA’ Newsletter Partners

MTI is on the lookout for partners to sponsor our bi-weekly newsletter, Beta. Boasting a distribution list exceeding 40,000 subscribers, our newsletter consistently achieves open and click rates well above industry standards. We deeply value the trust we’ve built with the MTI community and are committed to collaborating with partners whose products or services we […]

MTI Collective Responses: Your Standout Piece of Equipment, Tool, or Kit.

Fitness Equipment Pulk sled loaded with weight/equipment. Pulling a weighted sled strengthens different muscles than running or hiking alone.  Great for climb training if you live in a predominantly flat area or can’t hike on designated ski or bike trails on snowy months.  Can prepare you for amazing adventures such as backcountry winter camping or […]

Jiu Jitsu Roadmap: Fast and Furious to Enjoying the Ride

I’ve been an athlete of some variety for all of my post-pubescent life. It’s followed this path: Football –> Crossfit –> Boxing –> Military –> Fire/Rescue –> Jiu-Jitsu + Mountain Biking. Motivations have varied and matured, generally following a trend of extrinsic to intrinsic. At 36, I’m no longer trying to impress anyone. This has […]