TARGETED
TARGETED
Podcast Description
SUCCESS from MASCULINITY exposed.
Join former military commander, special ops communicator director, and White House military lead turned international bestselling author ATLAS AULTMAN as he collects stories, lessons, and wisdom from Hall of Famers, World Champions, and everyday men turned HEROES.
Together we’ll uncover definitions of strength, grit, mindsets, and success stories from personal journeys in leadership through life as men who have weathered the storms of life while finding wins. Listen as they tell us about decisions they made, leading them to win as men, despite being - TARGETED - by a society that may label them as toxic, rugged, or old-school.
If you are looking for an inner edge, this podcast is for you. Don’t talk about it, share the show with other men so they can get their own lessons, then talk about it.
Let’s set the record straight, one week at a time.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of strength, resilience, and leadership, featuring episodes such as Antonio Diaz's journey to becoming a pro bodybuilder, Jason Mow's experiences as a police officer and paratrooper, and insights from Brigadier General Reid Novotny on service and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of men's experiences in overcoming societal labels.
Champion lessons and stories live here.
Welcome to the fastest growing podcasts with/by/for men who win.
It’s more than a cast of characters.
Here – weekly studies, released to the public, describe how high-level champions like Hall of Famers, world champions, senior military leaders, successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, everyday heroes, and celebrities found their way to success.
We find them, they tell us how they won, we deliver to you every Sunday so you can start your week off with lessons directly from the mouths of these winners.
Hosted by Atlas Aultman – former leader of no-fail, highly adaptive, and winning military teams who’s become a successful TEDx Speaker and international/#1 bestselling author – these conversations go into life lessons that will change your perspective on life, from a masculine frame.
You will hear it straight from the champions, the stars, the winners, and use the show as a personal advantage to uncover treasures within yourself that may have otherwise been buried for years.
It’s the show you’ve been looking for if you’re aiming for continued greatness; we’ll help you stay on target so you can achieve your objectives as part of our crew.
We bring you champions that have figured it out so you can figure it out for yourself.
Welcome, to TARGETED.
Can you actually defend yourself—or do you just THINK you can?
Self-defense expert, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, David Hoopes joins Atlas Aultman on the Targeted Podcast to break down what actually works when a dangerous situation becomes real.
David Hoopes is an owner of Ethos Martial Arts and brings roughly 15 years of martial arts and self-defense experience alongside 30 years of corporate leadership and sales experience. His work includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense, women’s self-defense training, situational awareness, and corporate self-defense/team-building programs.
In this episode, Atlas and David dig into a question every man should consider: Could you actually protect yourself and the people you love when something goes wrong?
They discuss: • How criminals may identify vulnerable victims • Situational awareness and the “five levels” of awareness • Why transition spaces like parking lots can increase vulnerability • The first warning signs that someone may be approaching with bad intentions • Why your gut feeling or “Spidey sense” matters • Verbal self-defense and de-escalation • Why avoiding a fight is often the smartest form of self-defense • Whether carrying a firearm can create a false sense of security • Why training and repetition matter under pressure • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in real-world self-defense • Martial arts techniques that may not translate to an actual fight • Dangerous self-defense advice being taught online • How quickly someone can lose consciousness in a properly applied choke • Why confidence can make you a less attractive target • Protecting your wife, children and family without living in fear • The difference between being AWARE and being AFRAID
One of the biggest lessons from this conversation: You don’t need to walk through life afraid.
You need to walk through life aware. David’s philosophy is simple: recognize danger early, listen to your instincts, create distance, use verbal de-escalation, get away if possible—and fight only when you have to. If you’re a man who takes protecting yourself and your family seriously, this episode is worth watching all the way through. Subscribe to Targeted Podcast for conversations about leadership, resilience, self-defense, mindset, masculinity, personal development and becoming harder to break when life gets real.
GUEST: David Hoopes Owner, Ethos Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Self-Defense | Situational Awareness | Corporate Leadership
HOST: Atlas Aultman
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Links:
https://www.empoweringyouselfdefense.com https://ethosmartialartsaz.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dhoopes22/ https://www.instagram.com/ethosmartialarts/
Filmed in World War Studio, Arizona, U.S.A.
Topics:
– Can You Actually Protect Your Family?
– David Hoopes: From Corporate Leader to Self-Defense Expert
– Why Corporate America Needs Self-Defense Training
– The #1 Skill That Prevents Most Attacks
– The Five Levels of Situational Awareness
– Why Parking Lots and Transition Spaces Matter
– Trusting Your Gut When Something Feels Wrong
– Why People Overestimate Their Fighting Ability
– Does Carrying a Gun Make You Safer?
– How Criminals Choose Their Victims
– Put Down Your Phone: Stop Making Yourself an Easy Target
– The First Sign Someone May Be About to Attack You
– Verbal Self-Defense: What to Say
– Avoid, De-Escalate, Fight
– Does Martial Arts Actually Work in a Street Fight?
– The Self-Defense Myths That Can Get You Hurt
– The 3 Things David Tells His Own Family
– Awareness, Not Fear
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