“How are you going to do that?”
37 years later — I taught SEALs, special forces, and more. Here’s how SPEAR® got them ready.
It was 1988, and I was on a long drive from Montreal to West Virginia with my assistant, Andrew, heading to teach at the world-famous Karate College. I was excited, nervous, and fired up — this was a big honor for me.
As we passed through Virginia Beach, the signs for Naval Special Warfare and Little Creek started showing up. I had just finished Richard Marcinko’s Rogue Warrior, and at the time Navy SEALs were everywhere in the news. My mind was buzzing. I got that butterfly feeling — like when you’re in a new romance, and getting ready for a date!
I turned to Andrew and said, “I can’t wait to train Navy SEALs and other elite military groups.”
He looked at me with this little smirk — the kind you give when you think someone’s being a bit grandiose. And he said, “Oh ya, how are you going to do that?”
It wasn’t a question. And I didn’t receive it as one.
I just smiled. Because I knew what was coming.
What looked grandiose to Andrew back then was just the future he couldn’t see.
Here we are, 37 years later, and I’ve worked with practically every major military organization — Canada, the U.S., Australia, the U.K., Germany, and more.
What drew these operators to the SPEAR System® was its unique mix of neurobiology, kinesiology, and psychology. It gave them something missing in conventional training: the ability to identify and navigate blind spots in real violence, making them more resilient, more confident, and ultimately safer.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about training with me — whether you want to become a certified coach, bring the system into your school or agency, or just feel safer for yourself and your family — now’s the time.
Enjoy the photos below, and then choose your entry point.
Oh, and one last thing — below the photos, check out the two screenshots. You tell me: was 28-year-old Tony dreaming?
I sincerely hope you decide to train with us soon.
And if you’re a self-defense entrepreneur, check out my private group training [here].
Stay dangerous,
Coach B
Here’s how you can add some SPEAR to your life, from easiest access to most immersive…
👉 The Tactical Library – Think “Netflix of Self-Defense.” 800+ titles covering every aspect of personal safety. [Join here.]
👉 Monthly AMA — Strategy & Tactics Calls — Live Q&A; 12 sessions. [Join here.]
👉 The Tactical Garage Gym – 2 live classes a week plus full Tactical Library access. Less than $25 a week. [Join here.]
👉 Elite Training Retreat – Limited to 10 people. Train with me in person at my home in Southern California. [Learn more and apply.]
👉 Certification – Two options: teach our system in your garage gym, dojo, school, or club [here]. For professionals in law enforcement, public safety, military, join an active-duty course [here] - or consider hosting a custom course.
