Episode 42b - 9th Deg Master Marcus Buonfiglio, AKFS, Texas USA (Part 2 of 3)

🎙️ **Podcast Introduction - Part 2** Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we’re diving into Part 2 of our special three-part series with Mr. Marcus Buonfiglio. In Part 1, we explored Marcus’s early journey—his upbringing, introduction to martial arts, and his successes as a competitor in American Kenpo. Today, we’re moving deeper into his story, focusing on his evolution from competitor to combatives expert and trainer for elite military and law enforcement personnel. Mr Bounfiglios  journey took a powerful turn in 1994, when he began training under Grandmaster Michael Robert Pick, honing the combative side of Kenpo and immersing himself in close-quarter combat. This shift not only elevated his skillset but led him to co-found pioneering programs like Modern American Warrior, American Kenpo Fighting System, and Critical Distance Combatives. Through these, Marcus has blended the art of Kenpo with practical, real-world applications that he teaches to elite units, including the US Army’s 10th Special Forces Group. In this episode, we will share his philosophy on combatives training, insights on the techniques that define close-quarters combat, and stories from his work with military and law enforcement. We’ll also dive into his teachings on predator awareness, a subject he’s passionate about, and learn how understanding sociopathic behavior can be key to staying safe. So, without further ado, let’s welcome Marcus Buonfiglio back to The Mind Sensei Podcast for Part 2 of this fascinating series. To our Guest Mr Bounfiglio  thank you again for sharing your expertise with us today. It’s an honor to have you on the podcast, and I know our listeners gained so much from this conversation.To our listeners, thank you for joining us for Part 2. If today’s discussion resonated with you, stay tuned for the final part of our series, where we will dive even deeper into the mental and strategic aspects of self-defense, as well as his mission to spread awareness about predator behavior. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. For any questions or to reach out to Marcus directly, feel free to contact him through [his social media or preferred contact platform]. And as always, you can reach out to us with feedback, comments, or questions about today’s episode on our social channels or website. Until next time, and until next time, stay mindful, stay curious and keep cultivating the art of Self Discovery. This is Peter Tas, signing off for The Mind Sensei Podcast. Thank you, and take care. If you’d like to connect with Marcus or learn more about his work, you can reach out to him directly through  Facebook  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/marcus.buonfiglio⁠ Books Recommended American Warrior: The True Story of a Legendary Ranger - ⁠Gary O'Neal⁠  (Author) Gift of Fear - Gavin Debecker Marc Animal Young - The Combat Perspective On Killing - David Grossman#MindSenseiPodcast #MarcusBuonfiglio #AmericanKenpo #MartialArts #Combatives #PredatorAwareness #SelfDefense #Kenpo #Podcast #SelfDiscovery #MartialArtsJourney #PersonalGrowth #KenpoFightingSystem #ModernAmericanWarrior