The Art of War - has been part of my way of life. At 17 - I read it first. The book requires a life of asking one question - WHY. And then thinking about it - meditating and then allowing the Subconscious and Unconscious minds to integrate. I asked why - once a day , I changed one thing about me I wanted to improve. Some stuck - because they were good choices. Negative - ask why - change mind and continue. 15,000 choices. Add meditation and mindfulness and - well - it brings rewards. I don't recall how many times I have re-read it but at least yearly. There is a language - not written in words, but feelings - and things that have no words. Cheers Sirs
Tu Lam should be a Professor of Eastern Cultures and Histories (forgive me for that if it offends), his knowledge is RICH! Super awesome to come back and hear him again.
I'm back again to hear Tu talk. If there was ever a Adminstration of Warriorhood, he would be the perfect director of it. Tu Lam is definitely of a sound mind. and wisdom.
I hope you realise that that thanks to this videos, you are raising the next generations of warriors and shaping their (our) mindsets to fight tomorrow's fight. So thank you, a lot -From all of the people that want to serve their country by fighting tomorrow's fight.
"The nation which separates its warriors from its scholars will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." This is where the warrior needs to know his traits and how those traits can be manipulated by the state. Too many in the military believe they are defending nation and government above all. This is wrong, or ought not be. The American Founders rejected nation and state over principles. Their allegiance was in the self evident truth that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. When their nation or government came in conflict with this truth, they chose the right path, the honorable path. And that path was to reject nation and government....and follow the narrow path...
Andrew Polkowski You do understand that most Christians in the Modern West are Protestants and other off branches of that sect of Christianity right? Like seriously, Catholics have no hold whatsoever over the Modern Western powers as the nations are all ran by Protestant reformers, that changed the Biblical texts from what the original church and church fathers desired, and even seemingly from what the Biblical writers desired, yet these folks aren’t the demons? Crazy talk, it’s crazy to even call people demons to begin with but damn
Thank you for sharing the history and the insight into this subject. When I was a young man I was once told "That if you are in a fair fight you have already lost." I was confused or should I say I did not believe that to be true. Well now at 60 yrs old and after spending the better part of my life studying history & learning from others I now know that to be a true. At my age I hope and pray that I never have to fight again but if I do it will not end as one might think it would.
00:56 I too have visited this temple in Japan . I lived in Kyoto for a year and I also have been heavily influenced by Musashi & Sun Tzu ever since an early age. Thank You for sharing this knowledge 🙏
I really enjoyed this conversation. Thank you so much for making it public. I learned so much and have found a new respect for Japanese culture. When you think you know something, you quickly find out you don’t know much. Thanks again.
was a serious privledge and an honor to watch and bare witness to that documentary of legendary and modern warfare w/ U.W. tactics and mindsets. ONE of the elements about our Special Forces soldiers/units/teams that has always been of the utmost respect from me is the studying of history from reading the books. Mandatory reads as well as with whichever direction the individual chooses to study. Too many Americans have no idea about this side, the shear wisdom, let alone the fortitude and grit above and beyond fathom. Our Spec Ops are more than in shape, and look the part. Those warriors are some of the MOST intelligent our COUNTRY has to offer. I look fwd to listening to many more, thank you.
Dope conversation, It's funny how soft spoken and chilled out these guys are until it's go time. Much respect! I hope we get more of these I look forward to it.
@@TheInfantry98 Because a lot of them can't adapt to civilian society. They are in such a different mindset and it's hard for some to snap out of that mindset.
Outstanding - I love it - thank you Mr. Tu Lam (Warrior). You're definitely breaking down allot of time, information & significant events that have been apart of warrior ship & contributing factors (individuals) that lead right into the modern era etc. All accomplished in a # 20 minute video - friggin ("Awesome !").
My father…10th, 7th, 5th, and 3rd special Forces….and you Tu! Even though I am old enough to be your father. Lol. You love our country, and what it is really supposed to stand for! Truth, Justice!
Spooner! Finally someone who understands and thinks about what the wolves really are. That wolves aren't "always" the bad guy they are doing the hard work to protect their pact. Your family, friends, brothers in arms are apart of your pact. Be the wolf and protect your pact!
18:20 hit me hard. Tu is such a complex individual. Despite all the shit he’s been through he still hold strong and keeps going. That is motivation for me
Such a great broadcast, thank you for sharing your practical tactics and mindset. I was for so many years sheepdog but it never felt fully right, when I started playing with big boys my eyes got open.
Read the Book of Five Rings during my Afghanistan deployment. That stuff is deep. Not an easy book to understand because the Japanese way of writing requires one to read between the lines, then pause often to ponder on the meaning. Not the book for the impatient. Not a book to finish at one sitting either. One must read it like the bible... a little bit at a time and read for the purpose of gaining instruction rather than literary pleasure.
I replay the book of Five Rings and Art of War on audiobook for long drives, or my drive to and from work (nearly an hour 1-way), from time to time to not only refresh my understanding but to also see if I missed anything or misunderstood something. Each time I retain and understand just a little bit more.
@Ronin Tactics Inc, that you for this look into the past of the Far East, I appreciate it. This is all new information to me, for the most part, good stuff.
Sensi Tu has much to share and of great value today. I only wish these types of influencers would have been around 35 years ago in such public forums to give these insights. As I reach the end of my professional life, it's wonderful to see so many of these men sharing their collective experiences and knowledge.
🙏todos mis respetos eres un verdadero guerrero que sigue el bushido ...ha mi pesar yo no puedo decir lo mismo sobre mi pero personas como tú hacen que no nos salgamos totalmente del camino mis más humildes congratulaciones por hacer tantísimo en nuestras vidas aparte de todas tus enseñanzas 🙏
Just discovered this guys channel and I'm hooked tons of knowledge and respect. I recommend his channel and Mike Glover channel real bad asses that are the real deal
I've always loved history. Tu causes me to thirst and strive for more knowledge of history and culture on a whole new level. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and the lessons you've learned from life experiences.
If I could pick from any of the top shelf instructors to train with, it would be with Ronin. Even these short videos a packed with knowledge. Thank yall for yalls service and keep up the outstanding job!!
Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康) is truly an interesting an exhausting history to read/learn about. Miyamoto Musashi as well. As yonsei and sansei (fourth and third generation) Japanese, I didn’t learn that growing up. It wasn’t until I got into my early 30’s that I learned about them. Even though I had grown up doing Judo. So I appreciate your approach from that perspective 👍🏻
Truly great storys. Yeah, Judo these days has just to much focus on the Olympics! Newaza got so small that BJJ could capitalize on it. Otherwise there were no need for it. Kyokushin Karate still has strong bounds to Miyamoto Musashi though. Mas Oyama was inspired by him and his book. Even so much that he trained in the mountains like Musashi did. He did it for a good amount of time and than invented Kyokushin Kaikan. So through this style i came to learn about Musashi... Budo/Bushido is something beautifull and a great way to live life. Even today because these are simple and basic rules. In short, be a good and humble person, be prepared and defend your people when you have to. last but not least, never stop learning. There is always something you can refine or get better at!
Wow how cool I’m in love with this guys teachings and messages I used to dress up every year as a kid as a ninja nothing else and had no clue that tzu is related. Also into modern sop obv so no wonder makes sense why I like this guy so much just a pure human being thank you for being a great help to our country
Am I the only one that was bothered by the smoke detector with the low battery? On a serious note Tu, I struggled with my time as a grunt for the better part of a decade. I got out and swore it all off. I swung too far away from that part of my life and when I realized I had to face it I found your videos. When some people talk you can understand they are being authentic just by their choice of words, the direction they guide their thoughts when they speak and their willingness to address counterpoints to their ideas. Thankyou for being here. I heard what you said about marines on your handgun reload drill video lol, prove you wrong on the range someday :)
Thank you for being who you are and for your service . Would love to see you on Vingence Elate with the Shawn Ryan Markus Lateral Rob something and the wizard please
@@atomicbong7597 I would say, it’s about making your own path, always striving to be better and don’t discard people because you never know what they can teach you.
@@jaredvidler1242 Thank you - I agree. Though I have struggled with being (EDIT) OVER-confident - thus rejecting sensibilities - the things I knew least about. It has always been the mercy and patient humanity of greater people - that have helped me discover what I didn't know. In short - being a besser-wisser asshole - probably isn't a strategy of choice - but the only one you have sometimes. Revealing it - has helped me grow. Who knows what the bridge can take - unless you dare break it and build it better? Peach on earth - good fellow man :) EDIT: I was sloppy here - so I tried patching up my mistakes.
In ancient Greece, Spartans had Recon Groups and Assassination Groups! In Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas the day before he and his 300 Spartan Soldiers faced the 1500 soldiers of Persian Special Unit called Immortals, he send 3 Spartan Warriors to Assassinate Xerxes, But they failed, only 1 of them managed to escape and turned back to fight in the side of his king... In every great military nation unconventional warfare was a must!
The Krypteia! One of my favorite assignments during university was when I chose these guys as my topic. Unfortunately not a whole lot out there about them but definitely worth looking into.
Great Story Time with Tu! Bujinkan - Soke Hatsumi The student asks his Soke Student. "What do I do now after I have learned this new found skill? Soke: "Go Play!!"
If there is anyone interested in the true shinobi, I recommend reading the BasenShukai and Shinoniki. Both are manuals written by people of ninja heritage and that were sold to the imperialist because during the Meji era the warrior class became poor . All very fascinating.
That was rad, thanks gents. If y'all were to give my Pinoy ancestors, the Moro warriors of the Spanish American War of 1896, as thorough a treatment I would be most grateful. You might be interested to know that the .38 S&W and other revolver rounds were so ineffective against charging Filipino bolo-slashin', jungle ambushing, head hunters on drugs, that the US Army ended up adopting the .45 ACP as a direct result of CQB vs. my rice lovin', Escrima inventing, and generally hard working, funny lil Flip forefathers and Nama's. It would be especially gratifying to hear from a Green Beret about the progression of revolutionary conflict in the Philippines, particularly from vets as learned, articulate, and incisively analytical as the mind of Sensei Tu. I really don't think that situation gets enough press, and some front-line anecdotal history would be a treasured gift. Happy hunting and God bless.
I read the art of war very young and didn’t understand all of it. I must reread it and maybe now that I’m a little older with more life experience I hopefully will be able to grasp better understanding.
Mr Way2Good, I truly believe that you will get a lot more understanding out of it. Especially when you can insert your own life experiences into it and you question why certain things, whether they be good or bad, worked as well as they did, or look for key factors that were missing, resulting in something not working out so well. I see “The Art of War” as basically an AMAZING study of Human Nature, and NOT JUST a specific tactical guide on how to win a fight. If you learn how and why, people might think or act the way they do, you can start to see the way they will react to a certain action, and maybe see they’re next move before they do, in which case WILL DEFINITELY give you an advantage! If you can think openly, and hopefully see what they’re action or reaction will be, you CAN HOPEFULLY DIRECT THE ENTIRE SITUATION towards whatever favorable outcome that you prefer...... Basically in other words, yes you can use it to completely destroy your “enemy” mentally, emotionally, and physically........ OR, JUST AS IMPORTANTLY, you can use it towards avoiding the fight and conflict altogether, IF POSSIBLE... Meaning unless they are just truly evil or they have just plain bad goals or objectives, you can avoid an unnecessary conflict which might leave you with a valuable ally that you might need someday.... But anyways, these are just my thoughts, experiences and my simple beliefs that’s all. In my simple opinion, I don’t think that you can ever understand “all of it”. There’s just way too many lessons to be learned and way too many ways to interpret it. BUT, just like watching your ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE OVER AND OVER, you Will Always catch something that you missed before. Take care people.
erozpl01 Come on now.... That’s kinda like describing the “Super Bowl” as just a game, where you take turns with a ball and try and get it to the opposite side of a field. You can run with it or throw it to somebody else and make them run with it.... you get 4 chances to make progress or it’s the other guys turn. (Unless you legally steal it, then it’s your turn again) That’s basically the game
erozpl01 well actually yes I have read it. Yes it’s in fragments a bunch of the times, but you can apply those fragments to a lot of different lessons learned, and then apply them to a lesson that your about to teach someone else. I’m not saying that it’s a step by step guide to decimate someone, but words like these: “To Truly destroy your enemy, you should become his friend. Gain his trust and his love. Become part of his inner circle, his family...... Then,YOU CAN TRULY DESTROY HIM.....” I dont know about you, but just the thought alone, would scare the crap out of me.... Make me afraid to trust anyone and everyone... That right there will make you isolate yourself and make you TRULY FEEL ALONE. You WILL BE ALONE.... and Weak. Put it this way, have you ever had the love of your life, rip your heart out?? Why do ya think that hurt you so much?? Now apply that to someone that TRULY WANTS TO DESTROY YOU........ I think that applies more toward special operations and unconventional warfare, but it can be applied in anyway you can think of. The thing is...... you’ve gotta think. That was just one tiny “Fragment” of the lessons you will find in that book. But like I said, that’s just my small opinion, that’s all. It’s up to you to find the fragments that will help you in your occupation and circumstances. Just an idea, that’s all. 🇺🇸✌️👊🎱
Thank you Sir for good stuff as always. I am passionate about history and learned a lot of new facts here. That along with new principles and many principle that I have been taught but worded in a way that made me think, Or put differently with a new twist. You Opened my mind here in more ways than one. Again, I thank you.
Tu Lam is the most legit Man around, I watched every video I can find of This Man. The same thing Always that I noticed is his Very Calm Demeanor, The Way He Sits (Straight Up) no Slouch at all, He also will not talk over anyone he will just sit and listen. I watch him on Valutainment those guy absolutely embarrassed themslfs buy interrupting Tu constantly, so instead of Tu trying to talk louder or get upset he just stopped Talking. I seen that as not a weak Man but a Man who can absolutely rip their Eye Balls Out.
I normally don't follow these kinds of guys. I was whereing camouflaged and training with military guns all through the late 70s and all of the 80s. In the gun community I was looked down on. Mercenaries where looked down on and I resembled 1 I was a gun fanat ext. Now you can't buy gun magazine that doesn't have a military style gun on the cover. Every shooter is now whereing military style clothing and wepons. I'm 58 and can't really all this now. I still prefer my fnfal though one of the best military guns ever made and dsa 16 inch are sweet. I do enjoy this guys site and techniques.
Something that resonate a lot with me is when Tom said : "The guys who really didn't wanted to be in the military but they wanted to serve... the free-thinkers, the entrepreneurs of the military, the problem-solvers." This is crazy because that's *exactly* how I feel my dream of joining the special forces! I'm stoked to finally have a way to explain it to people. Wow. Thank you so much for this amazing video. I think this really align me on my path.
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The Art of War - has been part of my way of life. At 17 - I read it first. The book requires a life of asking one question - WHY. And then thinking about it - meditating and then allowing the Subconscious and Unconscious minds to integrate. I asked why - once a day , I changed one thing about me I wanted to improve. Some stuck - because they were good choices. Negative - ask why - change mind and continue. 15,000 choices. Add meditation and mindfulness and - well - it brings rewards. I don't recall how many times I have re-read it but at least yearly. There is a language - not written in words, but feelings - and things that have no words. Cheers Sirs
Much RESPECT Tu..Thank you for all your works for the USofA
This world needs more men like you. Thank you for taking us through unconventional warfare.
Tu Lam should be a Professor of Eastern Cultures and Histories (forgive me for that if it offends), his knowledge is RICH! Super awesome to come back and hear him again.
I'm back again to hear Tu talk. If there was ever a Adminstration of Warriorhood, he would be the perfect director of it. Tu Lam is definitely of a sound mind. and wisdom.
I hope you realise that that thanks to this videos, you are raising the next generations of warriors and shaping their (our) mindsets to fight tomorrow's fight. So thank you, a lot
-From all of the people that want to serve their country by fighting tomorrow's fight.
Tu is my dude ive been watching ronin tactics from the beginning love everything about it
true true
Why you didn't tell me about him? HAHA!!! I just found his channel. Very informative.
You and me both. A true warrior
"The nation which separates its warriors from its scholars will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." This is where the warrior needs to know his traits and how those traits can be manipulated by the state. Too many in the military believe they are defending nation and government above all. This is wrong, or ought not be. The American Founders rejected nation and state over principles. Their allegiance was in the self evident truth that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. When their nation or government came in conflict with this truth, they chose the right path, the honorable path. And that path was to reject nation and government....and follow the narrow path...
Andrew Polkowski You do understand that most Christians in the Modern West are Protestants and other off branches of that sect of Christianity right?
Like seriously, Catholics have no hold whatsoever over the Modern Western powers as the nations are all ran by Protestant reformers, that changed the Biblical texts from what the original church and church fathers desired, and even seemingly from what the Biblical writers desired, yet these folks aren’t the demons? Crazy talk, it’s crazy to even call people demons to begin with but damn
@@Malik-hz5fg what? The reformers changed the Biblical text?
@malik you're going to have to explain that history of that to me.
I like what youre saying but uh the founding fathers allowed slavery to exist under the U.S Constitution so theres flaws in your argument
AslanRising 1776 boom ☝🏾
Thank you for sharing the history and the insight into this subject. When I was a young man I was once told "That if you are in a fair fight you have already lost." I was confused or should I say I did not believe that to be true. Well now at 60 yrs old and after spending the better part of my life studying history & learning from others I now know that to be a true. At my age I hope and pray that I never have to fight again but if I do it will not end as one might think it would.
Excellent. Weighty, wise and thoughtful. Food for thought for this old guy as 70 is rolling up on the odometer. All the best to you gentlemen.
00:56 I too have visited this temple in Japan . I lived in Kyoto for a year and I also have been heavily influenced by Musashi & Sun Tzu ever since an early age. Thank You for sharing this knowledge 🙏
I really enjoyed this conversation. Thank you so much for making it public. I learned so much and have found a new respect for Japanese culture. When you think you know something, you quickly find out you don’t know much. Thanks again.
was a serious privledge and an honor to watch and bare witness to that documentary of legendary and modern warfare w/ U.W. tactics and mindsets. ONE of the elements about our Special Forces soldiers/units/teams that has always been of the utmost respect from me is the studying of history from reading the books. Mandatory reads as well as with whichever direction the individual chooses to study. Too many Americans have no idea about this side, the shear wisdom, let alone the fortitude and grit above and beyond fathom. Our Spec Ops are more than in shape, and look the part. Those warriors are some of the MOST intelligent our COUNTRY has to offer. I look fwd to listening to many more, thank you.
So much respect for these guys. So calm, collected, knowledgeable and soft spoken yet ready for anything thrown their way.
Dope conversation, It's funny how soft spoken and chilled out these guys are until it's go time. Much respect! I hope we get more of these I look forward to it.
Quite simply, true warriors don't waste energy and live peacefully outside of war :)
Jas Bataille not true. Plenty warriors go into FFL and mercenary work
@@TheInfantry98 Because a lot of them can't adapt to civilian society. They are in such a different mindset and it's hard for some to snap out of that mindset.
Outstanding - I love it - thank you Mr. Tu Lam (Warrior). You're definitely breaking down allot of time, information & significant events that have been apart of warrior ship & contributing factors (individuals) that lead right into the modern era etc. All accomplished in a # 20 minute video - friggin ("Awesome !").
It is crazy how some of the most deadliest warriors on this earth, like Tu, are also the most calm, quiet, and humble.
STORYTIME WITH TU!!!!! AWESOME! Thank you for sharing all that you do and have done, truly inspirational!
Yes
Tu this is by far some of the best content I have seen as of late. I truly appreciate your dedication and your teachings.
Respect!!! Tu and Tom
I love how he is so knowledgeable about his craft and the respect he has for it. Amazing. Everyone needs to employ this into their lives.
Book of five rings And Musashis legacy changed my life as well. Along with Art Of War. Much respect and much love Brother
My father…10th, 7th, 5th, and 3rd special Forces….and you Tu! Even though I am old enough to be your father. Lol. You love our country, and what it is really supposed to stand for! Truth, Justice!
Spooner! Finally someone who understands and thinks about what the wolves really are. That wolves aren't "always" the bad guy they are doing the hard work to protect their pact. Your family, friends, brothers in arms are apart of your pact. Be the wolf and protect your pact!
18:20 hit me hard. Tu is such a complex individual. Despite all the shit he’s been through he still hold strong and keeps going. That is motivation for me
You should seriously consider getting on Joe Rogan’s podcast
princeVEGE -I would be honored.
Tu was interviewed by Ernest Emerson:
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Toe rogan is gay
Was just thinking this lol
Gonna go spam his IG right now
he should also link up with Mike Glover and Shawn Ryan
Tu has taught me to prepare for war in peace time and after preparation to seek inner peace.
Such a great broadcast, thank you for sharing your practical tactics and mindset. I was for so many years sheepdog but it never felt fully right, when I started playing with big boys my eyes got open.
Read the Book of Five Rings during my Afghanistan deployment. That stuff is deep. Not an easy book to understand because the Japanese way of writing requires one to read between the lines, then pause often to ponder on the meaning. Not the book for the impatient. Not a book to finish at one sitting either. One must read it like the bible... a little bit at a time and read for the purpose of gaining instruction rather than literary pleasure.
Definitely a difficult read for the average North American. Our philosophies often do not run parallel.
I had to read it twice lol. It's good though
I replay the book of Five Rings and Art of War on audiobook for long drives, or my drive to and from work (nearly an hour 1-way), from time to time to not only refresh my understanding but to also see if I missed anything or misunderstood something. Each time I retain and understand just a little bit more.
Spooner is the man
@Ronin Tactics Inc, that you for this look into the past of the Far East, I appreciate it. This is all new information to me, for the most part, good stuff.
Sensi Tu has much to share and of great value today. I only wish these types of influencers would have been around 35 years ago in such public forums to give these insights. As I reach the end of my professional life, it's wonderful to see so many of these men sharing their collective experiences and knowledge.
Mike Glover and Tu Lam should make a video, that would be perfect
This book of 5 rings is massively inspirational to me
🙏todos mis respetos eres un verdadero guerrero que sigue el bushido ...ha mi pesar yo no puedo decir lo mismo sobre mi pero personas como tú hacen que no nos salgamos totalmente del camino mis más humildes congratulaciones por hacer tantísimo en nuestras vidas aparte de todas tus enseñanzas 🙏
Thank you for a awesome video I enjoy watching the video. Keep up the good work God bless you and thankyou
Thank you Tu for your service and wisdom.
Just discovered this guys channel and I'm hooked tons of knowledge and respect. I recommend his channel and Mike Glover channel real bad asses that are the real deal
This is the best thing I have seen on YT in months.
I've always loved history. Tu causes me to thirst and strive for more knowledge of history and culture on a whole new level. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and the lessons you've learned from life experiences.
If I could pick from any of the top shelf instructors to train with, it would be with Ronin. Even these short videos a packed with knowledge. Thank yall for yalls service and keep up the outstanding job!!
Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康) is truly an interesting an exhausting history to read/learn about. Miyamoto Musashi as well. As yonsei and sansei (fourth and third generation) Japanese, I didn’t learn that growing up. It wasn’t until I got into my early 30’s that I learned about them. Even though I had grown up doing Judo. So I appreciate your approach from that perspective 👍🏻
Truly great storys. Yeah, Judo these days has just to much focus on the Olympics! Newaza got so small that BJJ could capitalize on it. Otherwise there were no need for it. Kyokushin Karate still has strong bounds to Miyamoto Musashi though. Mas Oyama was inspired by him and his book. Even so much that he trained in the mountains like Musashi did. He did it for a good amount of time and than invented Kyokushin Kaikan. So through this style i came to learn about Musashi... Budo/Bushido is something beautifull and a great way to live life. Even today because these are simple and basic rules. In short, be a good and humble person, be prepared and defend your people when you have to. last but not least, never stop learning. There is always something you can refine or get better at!
I'll have to read about them, sounds interesting.
I'm just happy Army SF is finally getting some praise and not seals
Green Berets are true special forces. They the definition of unconventional. Tu Lam is Beast Mode redefined
These worries continue to live on to pass down their sacred knowledge of warfare .Myself and your subscribers thank you .
Great video Ronin youre a true warrior thanks for your service
Tu you are a inspiration!! Thank you God bless America!!
Wow how cool I’m in love with this guys teachings and messages I used to dress up every year as a kid as a ninja nothing else and had no clue that tzu is related. Also into modern sop obv so no wonder makes sense why I like this guy so much just a pure human being thank you for being a great help to our country
Am I the only one that was bothered by the smoke detector with the low battery? On a serious note Tu, I struggled with my time as a grunt for the better part of a decade. I got out and swore it all off. I swung too far away from that part of my life and when I realized I had to face it I found your videos. When some people talk you can understand they are being authentic just by their choice of words, the direction they guide their thoughts when they speak and their willingness to address counterpoints to their ideas. Thankyou for being here. I heard what you said about marines on your handgun reload drill video lol, prove you wrong on the range someday :)
great perspective
Thank you.
For the past year you continue to inspire me.
Yup winning is winning when it comes to warfare
Thank you for being who you are and for your service . Would love to see you on Vingence Elate with the Shawn Ryan Markus Lateral Rob something and the wizard please
Thanks
Musashi is a great book and a great role model.
What would you say the story and character of Miyamoto Musashi models?
@@atomicbong7597 I would say, it’s about making your own path, always striving to be better and don’t discard people because you never know what they can teach you.
@@jaredvidler1242
Thank you - I agree.
Though I have struggled with being (EDIT) OVER-confident - thus rejecting sensibilities - the things I knew least about. It has always been the mercy and patient humanity of greater people - that have helped me discover what I didn't know.
In short - being a besser-wisser asshole - probably isn't a strategy of choice - but the only one you have sometimes. Revealing it - has helped me grow. Who knows what the bridge can take - unless you dare break it and build it better?
Peach on earth - good fellow man :)
EDIT: I was sloppy here - so I tried patching up my mistakes.
Always looking forward to Ronin video's, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your work, thank you for sharing with us.
In ancient Greece, Spartans had Recon Groups and Assassination Groups! In Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas the day before he and his 300 Spartan Soldiers faced the 1500 soldiers of Persian Special Unit called Immortals, he send 3 Spartan Warriors to Assassinate Xerxes, But they failed, only 1 of them managed to escape and turned back to fight in the side of his king... In every great military nation unconventional warfare was a must!
The Krypteia! One of my favorite assignments during university was when I chose these guys as my topic. Unfortunately not a whole lot out there about them but definitely worth looking into.
The first thing that came to mind when he starting talking about bushido was musashis quote “the way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death.”
Yeah - life though - that's a nut to crack :)
Great video. Thank and I mean Thank you for the knowledge. I would to take one of to take one of your classes. You're Dope Brother!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"He who owns fire wins the war."
Powerful
THIS WAS AN AWESOME HISTORY LESSON THANK YOU!!!!
Love the editing in these videos! Thank you for your service. Semper Fi
Fantastic video guys. Going to watch again right now! Every wants to hear Spec Ops war stories but this (history lesson) was great.
Thank you for this video TU . I look forward to learning more from you
Great information I learned a lot more about ninjas and just a history of it all.
The mind of a true martial artist
Fantastic chat. Thank you
Man that head set sounds really good!!
Great Story Time with Tu!
Bujinkan - Soke Hatsumi
The student asks his Soke
Student. "What do I do now after I have learned this new found skill?
Soke: "Go Play!!"
Been watching you for a while and I play call of duty and just seen your an operator on there! Haha love your videos
It'll be cool if he talked about the process of getting into cod.
@Dennis Oh I know right
Pumped for this
If there is anyone interested in the true shinobi, I recommend reading the BasenShukai and Shinoniki. Both are manuals written by people of ninja heritage and that were sold to the imperialist because during the Meji era the warrior class became poor . All very fascinating.
That was rad, thanks gents. If y'all were to give my Pinoy ancestors, the Moro warriors of the Spanish American War of 1896, as thorough a treatment I would be most grateful. You might be interested to know that the .38 S&W and other revolver rounds were so ineffective against charging Filipino bolo-slashin', jungle ambushing, head hunters on drugs, that the US Army ended up adopting the .45 ACP as a direct result of CQB vs. my rice lovin', Escrima inventing, and generally hard working, funny lil Flip forefathers and Nama's. It would be especially gratifying to hear from a Green Beret about the progression of revolutionary conflict in the Philippines, particularly from vets as learned, articulate, and incisively analytical as the mind of Sensei Tu. I really don't think that situation gets enough press, and some front-line anecdotal history would be a treasured gift. Happy hunting and God bless.
I read the art of war very young and didn’t understand all of it. I must reread it and maybe now that I’m a little older with more life experience I hopefully will be able to grasp better understanding.
Mr Way2Good, I truly believe that you will get a lot more understanding out of it. Especially when you can insert your own life experiences into it and you question why certain things, whether they be good or bad, worked as well as they did, or look for key factors that were missing, resulting in something not working out so well. I see “The Art of War” as basically an AMAZING study of Human Nature, and NOT JUST a specific tactical guide on how to win a fight. If you learn how and why, people might think or act the way they do, you can start to see the way they will react to a certain action, and maybe see they’re next move before they do, in which case WILL DEFINITELY give you an advantage! If you can think openly, and hopefully see what they’re action or reaction will be, you CAN HOPEFULLY DIRECT THE ENTIRE SITUATION towards whatever favorable outcome that you prefer...... Basically in other words, yes you can use it to completely destroy your “enemy” mentally, emotionally, and physically........ OR, JUST AS IMPORTANTLY, you can use it towards avoiding the fight and conflict altogether, IF POSSIBLE... Meaning unless they are just truly evil or they have just plain bad goals or objectives, you can avoid an unnecessary conflict which might leave you with a valuable ally that you might need someday....
But anyways, these are just my thoughts, experiences and my simple beliefs that’s all.
In my simple opinion, I don’t think that you can ever understand “all of it”. There’s just way too many lessons to be learned and way too many ways to interpret it. BUT, just like watching your ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE OVER AND OVER, you Will Always catch something that you missed before. Take care people.
erozpl01 Come on now.... That’s kinda like describing the “Super Bowl” as just a game, where you take turns with a ball and try and get it to the opposite side of a field. You can run with it or throw it to somebody else and make them run with it.... you get 4 chances to make progress or it’s the other guys turn. (Unless you legally steal it, then it’s your turn again)
That’s basically the game
erozpl01 well actually yes I have read it. Yes it’s in fragments a bunch of the times, but you can apply those fragments to a lot of different lessons learned, and then apply them to a lesson that your about to teach someone else. I’m not saying that it’s a step by step guide to decimate someone, but words like these:
“To Truly destroy your enemy, you should become his friend. Gain his trust and his love. Become part of his inner circle, his family......
Then,YOU CAN TRULY DESTROY HIM.....”
I dont know about you, but just the thought alone, would scare the crap out of me.... Make me afraid to trust anyone and everyone... That right there will make you isolate yourself and make you TRULY FEEL ALONE. You WILL BE ALONE.... and Weak.
Put it this way, have you ever had the love of your life, rip your heart out?? Why do ya think that hurt you so much?? Now apply that to someone that TRULY WANTS TO DESTROY YOU........
I think that applies more toward special operations and unconventional warfare, but it can be applied in anyway you can think of.
The thing is...... you’ve gotta think. That was just one tiny “Fragment” of the lessons you will find in that book.
But like I said, that’s just my small opinion, that’s all.
It’s up to you to find the fragments that will help you in your occupation and circumstances. Just an idea, that’s all. 🇺🇸✌️👊🎱
Billy bad ass club!! Legends of Unconventional Warfare.
That was a very cool and informational video! Thx so much
Thank you Sir for good stuff as always. I am passionate about history and learned a lot of new facts here. That along with new principles and many principle that I have been taught but worded in a way that made me think, Or put differently with a new twist. You Opened my mind here in more ways than one. Again, I thank you.
Noah Basara 🙏🏼
That’s why I hate the Internet. Who gives these videos thumbs down?
Haters :)
Thanks for this, Tu!
Thank you for opening my mind and given me knowledge and I received it
I bought the book of five rings for $1.00 on amazon. It's a great read. Thank you Tu
Thank you. ドラゴンスピリットはありがとう
19:43 best part of video. Would not want ronin as my enemy.
Tu Lam is the most legit Man around, I watched every video I can find of This Man. The same thing Always that I noticed is his Very Calm Demeanor, The Way He Sits (Straight Up) no Slouch at all, He also will not talk over anyone he will just sit and listen. I watch him on Valutainment those guy absolutely embarrassed themslfs buy interrupting Tu constantly, so instead of Tu trying to talk louder or get upset he just stopped Talking. I seen that as not a weak Man but a Man who can absolutely rip their Eye Balls Out.
Very good information and I didn't know that about Tu. Thanks for making an impact on the military/law enforcement community and people in general.
Well done lads...enjoyed it...
Dang good video...... studying Tzu is a good philosophy to incorporate into life as well 😎 .
Good stuff
I normally don't follow these kinds of guys.
I was whereing camouflaged and training with military guns all through the late 70s and all of the 80s.
In the gun community I was looked down on. Mercenaries where looked down on and I resembled 1 I was a gun fanat ext.
Now you can't buy gun magazine that doesn't have a military style gun on the cover.
Every shooter is now whereing military style clothing and wepons.
I'm 58 and can't really all this now.
I still prefer my fnfal though one of the best military guns ever made and dsa 16 inch are sweet.
I do enjoy this guys site and techniques.
The inspiration 💪🏼
I love story time!!!!
We need more story time with the ronin
Very educational and introspective video. As always simple and to the point love all the stuff you do thank you for sharing all your knowledge!
That was cool as hell. Love the Spooner bros.
Raider Red 🇺🇸👊🏻
What a great story.
you are the link between the old warfare and the modern one, awesome content, looking forward training with you someday
Great video, excellent information, thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge
Something that resonate a lot with me is when Tom said : "The guys who really didn't wanted to be in the military but they wanted to serve... the free-thinkers, the entrepreneurs of the military, the problem-solvers." This is crazy because that's *exactly* how I feel my dream of joining the special forces! I'm stoked to finally have a way to explain it to people. Wow. Thank you so much for this amazing video. I think this really align me on my path.
Much respect ✊🏿
Thanks I didn't know the Spooners had a pod cast
Here to listen