Tu Lam, Owner of Ronin Tactics and host of Forged in Fire: Knife or Death, shares his path from leaving the military to regaining control over his life and emotions.
Thank you for your service. As an ex-Soldier of the British Army Infantry, watching these videos brought tears to my eyes. After i left in 2017, i had a tough time during the first year, trying to adapt and get my shit together. Went through all kinds of therapy and trying to get used to acting in a more civilized manner so i didn't walk around angry all the time, especially because of the way people behaved in the civilian world, was definitely challenging. My time in the Army was minuscule in comparison to what you guys went through and achieved but thank you guys for making these incredible "Finding your path" videos. I listen to them on the really shitty days, much respect.
I would of never guessed you struggled with the meds they would give you. Thank you for sharing that, I myself struggled with Heroin for a long 9 years. Currently 3 years and 2 months clean. Thanks for everything Tu.
The realest shit I’ve heard, from one of the realist people out there. Tu, way to take that first step for us, so we can be with you on your 1,000 mile journey.
We all have a master regardless of whether we accept it or not. That master is our Creator who has given us our marching orders by which we will be judged in that final day.
Tu thanks for sharing your depression of being human beings who actually walk through so many difficulty in lifes. But always remember who are n what u believed. Top priority was your family 👪everything around doesn't matters, but life matter n that it's who we are as humans being 👍 thanks for your services I am Chris Vang n I approved this message.
Thank you Tu. This helps a lot brother. I’m fighting some of those same demons. I have to keep reminding myself what my purpose and mission in life is now. I stay focused on those goals and don’t allow myself to get caught up in my emotions from the past. Stay strong brother, thank you for all you have done for our country. God Bless you brother.
Gentlemen I have never served a day the military, and I respect and honor all who have served for our country (USA) in my case. I myself suffer from depression, anxiety, and OCD. When my depression hits hard telling me I’m worthless and nothing, my OCD will repeat those thoughts over and over, and then my anxiety builds up. Then fear tries to take over. I listen to these videos daily to help me gain back control of my emotions and lock them down. These videos of have me through very very dark times. I want to Thank you truly for serving and sacrificing for our country and sharing your stories.
I literally just retired after 21 years. I was 11B my entire career and can really relate to everything he said, but there’s one thing that stuck out to me. The part about being masterless aka ronin. I’ve been feeling a lot of anxiety about my retirement because I’ve been a soldier all of my life. I’ve served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and all over the continent of Africa, and the one constant was having someone else have control over a lot of what I did. But this video somehow put me at ease. Thank you.
At 2:48 he recalled something that no human being should witness judging by his facial expression. True man of steel, many would succumb to what was consuming him.
Thank you for posting this. Currently serving and the Navy and kick myself every single day for not joining the army and being where I belong - in Nature. It’s difficult to see past your current predicament especially when you have years to wait for you shot at being someone special. Remaining positive and not letting the negativity creep in is huge. Thank you for touching on that.
As Veterans we struggle with this single aspect of our lives. We feel lost. We soon realize we have to become Ronins. Tu Lam understands and lives this way of life.
Sir as an ex soldier the way learned stays with a person because you are molded in a way of thinking and being. I still shoot i even see you wielding a kerambit type of blade wich i can dream trained with it and other blades. I work in security with the salvation army doing good work. The sense of what is wrong and what isnt in my vision is very strongly present. The way learned as a soldier stays. Respect from an ex brother in arms.
That pension kinda makes it easy to disregard the world and make your own path in life. Not saying he hasn't earned it, just stating a simple fact. There are tons of veterans with as much gumption as him, but they didn't fully retire so they have a separate struggle to deal with the rest of their life. It's a big trade off though, because he gave up TWENTY THREE years! That's such a long time! I'm glad to see what he has used his skills and resources to create - his instruction is TOP NOTCH!
Very true very true 2020 I have chosen a new path I have shed my skin hung up the ghost of yesterday day there come,s a time 2 recognise in your life if you've got to walk a new path this happens to a lot of human beings throughout history re in the present and in the future we all evolved symbolically I am now a lone wolf I must walk my own path my own destiny and protect my own pack no more protecting the Sheep the Liars the backstabbers the people that weren't there for me but I was always there for them reached the certain age and it was time to choose a new path you have got to be willing to hang up the ghost of yesterday day .and and look deep inside yourself and work it all out mankind has done this through Time now is your chance to change your ways but the first step is always hard step bye steps will become easier I can relate to the big man thanks Ronin
Thank you for your words of wisdom. I have battled many demons in my mind for a longtime, and this has truely been a blessing to hear. Godspeed brother
Watching this video makes me understand that not just you but every soldier, including my uncle who did 20 years in special forces like you did, knows what Hell they've been through and how hard it is to forget about it and to move on. And of course how difficult it can be when it comes to re-adapting civilian while you still have visions of the wars they've experienced. But there can be ways to bring sorta like inner peace inside of you and gives you the strength to move on to be with loves one and friends. So thank you Tu Lam for your 22 years of services to America, and I do hope you stay strong in your faith, may God bless you for your strength and your dedication to our country.
Like the part where you mention the spirit and whether will you listen to it. Been experiencing that for some time where the inner part is directing me somewhere and i take decisions based on external factors. thanks bro, its great to know that even the people we look at do have times where their lives were spinning out of control
Don't go into eternity without faith They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them. Romans 2:15
Tu Lam, you're a great human being, nuff said. Never met you, but i feel you boss. Be glad you don't live in my head, you'd force me to do 3000 push ups for my disorganization.
Thank god for crack The sky Opened help for all of those who feeebased painkillers. Which is a battle on its own....however , its who the stem tweaks for once you hear youre name called by the rokk you know youre 2 deep in the abyss of tu wong foo .... RONIN IS A GREAT M.W CHARACTER GOOD JOB ACTING BRO
If you're in death bed you will be thinking of things you're most attached to and upon leaving your body you experience the karma in a subtle way of what you have done in this life, it will also determine your next life to be a warrior if you will have a human life, so i have hope you will a realization that what you have done in this life will determine your next life, Also try to seek for transcendental knowledge coz this the real purpose of life. Peace bro.
Is the lie not a slave of the truth? Is the lie not constantly maintained to appear as the truth? Is the path not a slave of the way? Is the path not constantly maintained to appear as the way? Does not the lie and the path eventually exhaust, and does not the truth and the way remain?-DW
"Because your life will be taken away from you.."
Damn. We often forget that's a fact.
ray hanes ha yeah and then one day your driving into work and your mind is processing the fact this will all be gone. Freaks me out at times.
@@thelifescout8335 very true brotha
In those final moments I would be thinking about if I was good enough to enter Gods Kingdom🙏🏼
@@margielaaman9384 Deep brotha, deep.
Thank you for your service. As an ex-Soldier of the British Army Infantry, watching these videos brought tears to my eyes. After i left in 2017, i had a tough time during the first year, trying to adapt and get my shit together. Went through all kinds of therapy and trying to get used to acting in a more civilized manner so i didn't walk around angry all the time, especially because of the way people behaved in the civilian world, was definitely challenging. My time in the Army was minuscule in comparison to what you guys went through and achieved but thank you guys for making these incredible "Finding your path" videos. I listen to them on the really shitty days, much respect.
someone get this man on Joe Rogan or Jockos podcast!
JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR LOVES YOU ALL GOD IS GREAT JOHN 3:16-17 JOHN 16:4
I would of never guessed you struggled with the meds they would give you. Thank you for sharing that, I myself struggled with Heroin for a long 9 years. Currently 3 years and 2 months clean. Thanks for everything Tu.
Keep up the good work stay strong brother better yet stay you!
Congrats on the sobriety. Keep that shit up and stay strong. Live life like that badass you are
Well said. As a 54 year old dealing with the pain of many injuries that life has handed me. I needed this reminder. God Bless you all.
Thank you Tu. Stay strong brother.
JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR LOVES YOU ALL JOHN 3:16-17
The realest shit I’ve heard, from one of the realist people out there. Tu, way to take that first step for us, so we can be with you on your 1,000 mile journey.
We all have a master regardless of whether we accept it or not. That master is our Creator who has given us our marching orders by which we will be judged in that final day.
Tu, you're the real deal! You are making the difference! I can say your real name Brother. Thank you for your efforts to help others.
Tu thanks for sharing your depression of being human beings who actually walk through so many difficulty in lifes. But always remember who are n what u believed. Top priority was your family 👪everything around doesn't matters, but life matter n that it's who we are as humans being 👍 thanks for your services I am Chris Vang n I approved this message.
Thank you Tu. This helps a lot brother. I’m fighting some of those same demons. I have to keep reminding myself what my purpose and mission in life is now. I stay focused on those goals and don’t allow myself to get caught up in my emotions from the past. Stay strong brother, thank you for all you have done for our country. God Bless you brother.
Couldn't thank guys like Tu Lam enough.
Gentlemen I have never served a day the military, and I respect and honor all who have served for our country (USA) in my case.
I myself suffer from depression, anxiety, and OCD. When my depression hits hard telling me I’m worthless and nothing, my OCD will repeat those thoughts over and over, and then my anxiety builds up. Then fear tries to take over.
I listen to these videos daily to help me gain back control of my emotions and lock them down. These videos of have me through very very dark times.
I want to Thank you truly for serving and sacrificing for our country and sharing your stories.
I literally just retired after 21 years. I was 11B my entire career and can really relate to everything he said, but there’s one thing that stuck out to me. The part about being masterless aka ronin. I’ve been feeling a lot of anxiety about my retirement because I’ve been a soldier all of my life. I’ve served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and all over the continent of Africa, and the one constant was having someone else have control over a lot of what I did. But this video somehow put me at ease. Thank you.
At 2:48 he recalled something that no human being should witness judging by his facial expression. True man of steel, many would succumb to what was consuming him.
Thank you for posting this. Currently serving and the Navy and kick myself every single day for not joining the army and being where I belong - in Nature. It’s difficult to see past your current predicament especially when you have years to wait for you shot at being someone special. Remaining positive and not letting the negativity creep in is huge. Thank you for touching on that.
Very inspiring words coming from one who's been through a lot in combat. Thank you for your service and your wisdom.
Thank you for your service and being so open. This speaks much volume to me. I needed to hear these words of wisdom.
Has become a role model for me. God bless Tu. Keep on being the American man we should all drive to be.
As Veterans we struggle with this single aspect of our lives.
We feel lost. We soon realize we have to become Ronins. Tu Lam understands and lives this way of life.
TY for your service . You are a true American Hero
Sir as an ex soldier the way learned stays with a person because you are molded in a way of thinking and being. I still shoot i even see you wielding a kerambit type of blade wich i can dream trained with it and other blades. I work in security with the salvation army doing good work. The sense of what is wrong and what isnt in my vision is very strongly present. The way learned as a soldier stays. Respect from an ex brother in arms.
I watch this again and again for inspiration. THANK YOU..
That pension kinda makes it easy to disregard the world and make your own path in life. Not saying he hasn't earned it, just stating a simple fact. There are tons of veterans with as much gumption as him, but they didn't fully retire so they have a separate struggle to deal with the rest of their life.
It's a big trade off though, because he gave up TWENTY THREE years! That's such a long time! I'm glad to see what he has used his skills and resources to create - his instruction is TOP NOTCH!
This was everything. God bless to you. Ronin 4 life
Very true very true 2020 I have chosen a new path I have shed my skin hung up the ghost of yesterday day there come,s a time 2 recognise in your life if you've got to walk a new path this happens to a lot of human beings throughout history re in the present and in the future we all evolved symbolically I am now a lone wolf I must walk my own path my own destiny and protect my own pack no more protecting the Sheep the Liars the backstabbers the people that weren't there for me but I was always there for them reached the certain age and it was time to choose a new path you have got to be willing to hang up the ghost of yesterday day .and and look deep inside yourself and work it all out mankind has done this through Time now is your chance to change your ways but the first step is always hard step bye steps will become easier I can relate to the big man thanks Ronin
Came back to see the person inspired me to push further. Tu, we love you. Thank you.
Amazing. Thank You for sharing this.
God bless you !
Thank you for your words of wisdom. I have battled many demons in my mind for a longtime, and this has truely been a blessing to hear. Godspeed brother
Wow that piece!!! Really shook me to my core!!
Find YOUR path
I been coming here to see this video for two years…
This is incredible to hear the heart and mind of a warrior like Ronin. Deep stuff, thanks Tom and Scott!
Thank you
I’m here only because of MW this man is a fucking legend
Such a legend, & such a great genuine person. #TeamRonin
Thank you for your service and thank you to the men and women in the armed services.
The truth on the drugs hits home.
Watching this video makes me understand that not just you but every soldier, including my uncle who did 20 years in special forces like you did, knows what Hell they've been through and how hard it is to forget about it and to move on. And of course how difficult it can be when it comes to re-adapting civilian while you still have visions of the wars they've experienced. But there can be ways to bring sorta like inner peace inside of you and gives you the strength to move on to be with loves one and friends. So thank you Tu Lam for your 22 years of services to America, and I do hope you stay strong in your faith, may God bless you for your strength and your dedication to our country.
Tu is a legend! 👊
Tu Lam, thank you much
God Bless you brother.
Respect.Thank you Tu.
Thank You!
By far your best video Tu!
Very recognisable. I got out of the militairy in 2016, took me a good 4 years to find rue balance again. Basicly becoming another personality.
Wow this is heavy
Thanks so much for sharing
That's real stuff brother! Thank you for your service and keeping it real! Always waiting on your next video.
RESPECT TO BRO 100 UP
Respect from the UK
Thank you Tu for sharing that
Like the part where you mention the spirit and whether will you listen to it. Been experiencing that for some time where the inner part is directing me somewhere and i take decisions based on external factors. thanks bro, its great to know that even the people we look at do have times where their lives were spinning out of control
I love and admire this man!
I'm so glad I found this channel. Keep giving it heaps.
Don't go into eternity without faith
They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.
Romans 2:15
We need more videos like this
Thank you Tu!
Man if you can heart instead of like , how deep the human heart and spirit gos 🌲❤️
An inspiration to any man.
Love this man. Great video 👌👌👌
Amen
Tu Lam, you're a great human being, nuff said. Never met you, but i feel you boss. Be glad you don't live in my head, you'd force me to do 3000 push ups for my disorganization.
Amen ♥️ God bless
Man, shit got deep real quick
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Thanks TU!! i needed that!
Powerful
GOD LOVES YOU JOHN 3:16-17
Ty
Deep&Respect ✊🏾
Thank god for crack
The sky
Opened help for all of those who feeebased painkillers. Which is a battle on its own....however , its who the stem tweaks for once you hear youre name called by the rokk you know youre 2 deep in the abyss of
tu wong foo
....
RONIN
IS A GREAT M.W CHARACTER GOOD JOB ACTING BRO
De Oppresso Liber
I’ve love to learn knowledge from u
Awesome dude! Cheers!
🖤🖤🖤🖤
damn Tu Lam is a fuking god... thank you Tu
Who makes that Tanto wakizashi? Don't see it on his website.. Would be a great addition to my Ronin Sakura!
Is it a wakizashi? I don’t know a whole lot about Japanese blades so I couldn’t tell what it was other than absolutely gorgeous
Tu is a real life fire Bender
If you're in death bed you will be thinking of things you're most attached to and upon leaving your body you experience the karma in a subtle way of what you have done in this life, it will also determine your next life to be a warrior if you will have a human life, so i have hope you will a realization that what you have done in this life will determine your next life, Also try to seek for transcendental knowledge coz this the real purpose of life. Peace bro.
2:58 boy pulled out a 725 hes a noob...
Hahhaha you have been playing a lot of cod.
Quickscoping headshots at 200 yards with that overpowered garbage.
monkeydude12 now he’s in the game 😂
@@Eric-eh9xl and his finisher move is 🔥
I’d love to know who made the large blade seen in this video
Looks to be a “modern” wakizashi possibly?
I hate too! Thanks for this Tu.
Sir permission to speak Sir .....Sir infinite respect Sir.
Thanks squaring shit away used to be hard!
FUCK YEAH
Tu I had a question, what type of sword is that on the table at 0:43?
same question
Same question
Wakizashi
Does anyone know where to buy a sword similar to the one Tu holds in the thumbnail?
Anyone know what philosophy he follows ? I would love to know to read up on it
What are those blues called at the end of the video and tu lam speaking some truth
Any chance you’ll be making more podcast episodes any time soon?
Is the lie not a slave of the truth? Is the lie not constantly maintained to appear as the truth?
Is the path not a slave of the way? Is the path not constantly maintained to appear as the way?
Does not the lie and the path eventually exhaust, and does not the truth and the way remain?-DW
Deep
This man is a future God.
Anyone ever figure out what blade is in the thumbnail or who the maker is?
Boom!✊👍
🙏
Anyone know where to find that sword he has? I can't seem to find it on his website.
What's the longer blade he's using
Where is that blade from in the thumbnail?
A small tube of washing powder made you insane!