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Today Sonny Puzikas joins us to discuss what he calls, “bringing back the culture of a man”. I have known Sonny a long time and I am excited to bring him on today to discuss the principles, discipline, and internal strength that define true masculinity, especially in contrast to what modern culture often promotes.

Born in Soviet-era Lithuania in 1969, Sonny began his martial journey at the age of six, training in styles like Kyokushinkai, Judo, and boxing. He later served in a Soviet special forces unit, an experience that shaped his understanding of violence, leadership, and personal responsibility.

After immigrating to the U.S. in 1993, Sonny worked in the protection and security field before becoming a full-time instructor in 2002. Over the years, he has trained thousands of civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel in combatives, weapons, and mindset.

His approach blends physical skill with mental clarity and a focus on self-governance. From 2006 to 2018, Sonny also worked in film and television as a fight coordinator, weapons consultant, actor, and guest expert. He contributed to projects like Call of Duty: Black Ops, providing both motion capture and tactical insight.

Today he runs a private training facility in East Texas. His mission is not just to teach people how to fight but to help men reclaim responsibility, self-discipline, and a code of honor. This conversation will challenge your assumptions and might just light a fire under you to rise above the noise of modern softness.

Join Sonny and I Today as we Discuss…

• What defines the core traits of a man
• How modern Western culture undermines masculinity
• Building discipline chivalry and self-control in young men
• Why understanding violence is essential to manhood
• The damage caused by credential worship and fake toughness
• Cosplay versus real competence in the training world
• Lies the self-defense and training industry sells
• Alpha cults versus the peacemaker ideal
• Taking the first step out of passive living
• Balancing strength with humility and control
• Historic warrior cultures Sonny would visit and why he’d choose them
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