Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we’re diving into the final installment of our three-part series with the incredible Mr. Marcus Buonfiglio. Over the past two episodes, Marcus has shared his journey from martial arts competitor to combatives expert, and he’s given us rare insights into his work training elite military and law enforcement personnel. If you missed Parts 1 or 2, I highly recommend going back and listening—there’s so much wisdom in every episode, and it’ll set the stage for what’s to come today.

In this final part, Marcus will walk us through the mental and strategic side of self-defense, focusing on how awareness, mindset, and preparation are essential to personal safety. We’ll also explore his mission to spread awareness on predator behavior, helping people recognize and respond to sociopathic threats in their lives and communities.

Whether you’re here to gain tactical knowledge, personal growth insights, or to learn from a truly dedicated martial artist, this episode promises to be a powerful conclusion to Marcus’s story.

So, without further ado, let’s welcome back Mr. Marcus Buonfiglio for the final chapter in this remarkable series on The Mind Sensei Podcast.

Over the last few episodes, Marcus has shared his journey, his expertise in combatives, and his deep insights on predator awareness and personal safety. His wisdom and experience have made for a truly captivating series, and I know we’ve all walked away with valuable lessons.

Marcus, thank you once again for being such a generous guest and for sharing your knowledge with us. Your contributions to martial arts and personal safety are truly impactful, and it’s been an honor to have you on the show.

To our listeners, thank you for joining us throughout this series. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Parts 1 and 2, I highly recommend you go back and catch up—you won’t want to miss a moment of Marcus’s remarkable story.

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

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