EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 1H 57M
#171 After Dark - Knives, Combatives & Changing The Game In Law Enforcement Training w/ Wild Bill Braski
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Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast!Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s not only a good friend, but one of the sharpest dudes I’ve come across in the training space — Wild Bill Braski.If you’re on Instagram, you might already know the name. Bill is a military veteran and a full-time law enforcement officer who works directly in the training unit at his agency on the East Coast. He’s also a major voice in the combatives world and the founder of the Wild Bill Braski Knife & Tool Company — a brand built for real-world operators, not keyboard commandos.In this episode, we dig into how Bill approaches training inside his agency and how that’s influenced neighboring departments. His work is making a noticeable impact.We talk process, leadership, and what it takes to get real buy-in when pushing for progress in a culture that can be notoriously resistant to change. There’s a lot of wisdom here for trainers, cops, and anyone leading people through hard problems.We also get into his gear company and the mission behind the knives and tools he’s building — why he started it, what makes his gear different, and how he’s designing with the end user in mind. I own a couple of his tools myself, and I can say firsthand — they’re the real deal.This episode is packed with insight, a few laughs, and a whole lot of straight talk. Whether you’re in law enforcement, the military, or just someone who respects the people doing the hard jobs the right way — this one’s worth your time.Enjoy the show!-Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:17 Wild Bill’s Military & Law Enforcement Journey16:21 Evolution Of Combatives & Training Philosophy22:25 Building Effective Training Programs31:29 Why Realistic Training Matters48:36 Integrating Firearms With Combatives50:03 The Pyramid Of Hard Skills1:03:43 Measuring Success In Law Enforcement Training1:08:42 Navigating Public Perception1:19:53 Launching A Knife & Tool Company1:26:46 Craftsmanship & Community Connection1:40:58 The Value Of Combatives Summits-Red Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/
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Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s not only a good friend, but one of the sharpest dudes I’ve come across in the training space — Wild Bill Braski. If you’re on Instagram, you might already know the name. Bill is a military veteran and a full-time law enforcement officer who works directly in the training unit at his agency on the East Coast. He’s also a major voice in the combatives world and the founder of t...
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