Michael Kurcina

Washington, D.C., United States

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Masculinity Influencers and Men's Brotherhoods • Spotter Up

14 hours ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

My guests are @acurtiss78 @nickthemarine and @the_warrior_priest @tourtraining @high_value_target_ Andy served in the US Army in elite units such as F Company 51st Infantry (Long Range Surveillance) and the 3rd Special Forces Group as Weapons Sergeant. He served two tours in the Global War on Terror, was nominated for the Silver Star and received the Bronze Star with V Device. Donavon Riley is a Lutheran pastor, conference speaker, author, and contributing writer for 1517.
MEDITATIONS: Beowulf and More, Books, Free Thought, Enslavement and The Way Out

1 day ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

Have you ever pondered over the transformative power of literature? How it can shape your perspective and guide your actions? Join us as we embark on a journey with Michael Lake, Donovan Riley, Nick Baucom and Andy Curtis, exploring how influential books have impacted our lives. We delve into the depths of books like The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Words to the Wise, and Man’s Search For Meaning, examining their profound influence on our perceptions and decisions.
Ep42 | John Dailey MARSOC Detachment 1 and Recon Sniper author Tough Rugged Bastards

1 day ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

Skip to content John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Recon Battalion. He is the author of Tough Rugged Bastards. VIDEO Post navigation error: Content is protected !!
Ep41 | 22 SAS Operator Mick Hawkes CQB

4 days ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

Born into a military family, Mick attended 14 schools over his childhood. His dream of being a professional footballer came to an end after an unsuccessful trial with Lincoln City and he visited the careers office aged 16 to join the 1975 junior paras course. An ankle injury left him unable to perform any jumps, and Mick briefly left the army before rejoining 29 Commando.
COMBATIVES Ep13 | Matt Larsen Combat Psychology Audio Only

5 days ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger and Black Belt Hall of Fame member who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of the U.S. Army’s Modern Army Combatives Program, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military.
Andrew Curtiss Green Beret Author Combat Applications Techniques

6 days ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

Andrew A. Curtiss, was born in Rome, New York in November 1977. He grew up in Upstate New York. He has been involved in the martial arts since the age of 4. Inspired by his father, he trained in the arts of grappling since the age of 7 by enrolling in Pee-Wee wrestling programs and continuing through out his senior year of high school. By the age of 16 he had attained his first black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do under the instruction of Cady’s Academy of Martial Arts out of Boonville New York.
Lucas Brooks of Green Ops Inc You Need to Know How to Shoot with

6 days ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

I speak with Lucas Brooks of Green Ops Inc. Lucas brings to Green Ops competition experience and hundreds of hours of training that he has received from trainer all across the country. With no LE or MIL experience Lucas began his journey into firearms by taking a basic CCW class to protect himself and family members.
COMBATIVES Ep12 | John Valentine of The Combatives Summit

1 week ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

John Valentine is a distinguished expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Modern Army Combatives, and firearms training. He holds a coveted black belt under the tutelage of the “Father of Modern Combatives,” Matt Larsen. Additionally, he has completed the Rangemaster Instructor Development Master Course with honors as “Top Shot” and “Top Gun.” With a degree in Criminal Justice, John combines his extensive training and experience to deliver exceptional instruction on self-defense and firearms use.
former Navy SEAL Garrick High Value Target reviews Backpack

1 week ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make one”.
Ep40 | Justin Sheehan DEVGRU ST6 SEAL TEAM 6

1 week ago | spotterup.com | Michael Kurcina

We do not discuss missions nor operations here. We discuss Justin’s perspective on life. video credit goes to Blue Trace on YT.crgsix.comJustin Sheehan is a Michigan Native of the Whittemore-Prescott Area, and graduated High School in 2003. Following the horrific events of 9/11, he enlisted in the US Navy with ambitions of becoming a Navy SEAL. After an arduous two-year pipeline, he graduated with BUDS Class 261 and earned the right to carry that title, and wear “The Trident”.