Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hakim Isler discusses the early experiences that shaped his path into ninjutsu, psychological operations, and survival-oriented martial discipline. This episode explores premonitions, the “trickster” quality of anomalous experiences, ninja history, compassionate protection, psychological warfare, and how Hakim’s unusual life path connected ancient shadow-warrior traditions with modern military influence operations.
10% discount code for the Intuitive Perception class May 21-25 and the 2026 Psi Games in Charlotte Nc. TAGD26: ticketstripe.com/admin/discount/edit/1088852
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Guest Biography
Hakim Isler is a survival expert, combat veteran, martial artist, and author. His survival training began with US Army SERE and continued through advanced instruction; his public credits include Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, and FOX’s Kicking & Screaming. He is also the founder/executive director of Psi Games International.
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Guest Books
📖 Ninja Wilderness Survival Guide – Modern survival skills inspired by the tactics of Japan’s historic ninja. → amzn.to/4cIvC7K
📖 Modern Hand to Hand Combat – Samurai-based close-combat principles adapted for battlefield and street defense. → amzn.to/4u9J2Rh
📖 Team Ready – A practical guide to building your own disaster and emergency response team. → amzn.to/4d7hl5R
📖 Building A NEST – A community-preparedness guide for organizing emergency support teams. → amzn.to/4d5FD06
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Nazi Cocktail — Alternate History Science Fiction Thriller
→ amzn.to/49rgoT4
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
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Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Hakim Isler discusses the early experiences that shaped his path into ninjutsu, psychological operations, and survival-oriented martial discipline. This episode explores premonitions, the “trickster” quality of anomalous experiences, ninja history, compassionate protection, psychological warfare, and how Hakim’s unusual life path connected ancient shadow-warrior traditions with modern military influence operations.
10% discount code for the Intuitive Perception class May 21-25 and the 2026 Psi Games in Charlotte Nc. TAGD26: ticketstripe.com/admin/discount/edit/1088852
🎬 Clip My Content – You’re free to use clips from my videos — just link back to me and include my show name/brand on the clip.
▶️ Subscribe to Through A Glass Darkly – Your source for UFO encounters, alien abductions, and paranormal investigations — subscribe here: youtube.com/c/ThroughAGlassDarklyWithSean
🔮 Early Access & Private Discord – Get early access to videos, join our private Discord community, help grow the channel, and support the show here: patreon.com/ThroughAGlassDarkly
☕ One-Time Support – Fuel the channel with a one-time contribution here: buymeacoffee.com/TAGD
Guest Links
📺 YouTube → youtube.com/channel/UC5Xn9aitIZ46Pkjy_jJkOeg
🐦 Website → hakim-isler.com
🐦 X → https://x.com/BlackMacgyver1
Guest Biography
Hakim Isler is a survival expert, combat veteran, martial artist, and author. His survival training began with US Army SERE and continued through advanced instruction; his public credits include Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, and FOX’s Kicking & Screaming. He is also the founder/executive director of Psi Games International.
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Guest Books
📖 Ninja Wilderness Survival Guide – Modern survival skills inspired by the tactics of Japan’s historic ninja. → amzn.to/4cIvC7K
📖 Modern Hand to Hand Combat – Samurai-based close-combat principles adapted for battlefield and street defense. → amzn.to/4u9J2Rh
📖 Team Ready – A practical guide to building your own disaster and emergency response team. → amzn.to/4d7hl5R
📖 Building A NEST – A community-preparedness guide for organizing emergency support teams. → amzn.to/4d5FD06
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Nazi Cocktail — Alternate History Science Fiction Thriller
→ amzn.to/49rgoT4
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
Video Equipment & YouTube Creator Tools (Podcasting, Streaming, Filmmaking)
🎧 Bose SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones II – Wireless headphones for podcast editing and streaming. → amzn.to/377r1hk
🎬 Elgato Green Screen – Best portable green screen for YouTubers. → amzn.to/3hJhE9v
🎤 Blue Yeticaster Broadcast Bundle – Professional USB microphone kit for podcasting and YouTube. → amzn.to/3hF0rOF
💡 Neewer 700W Softbox Lighting Kit – Affordable video lighting setup for creators. → amzn.to/3hKo748
📷 Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera – Top vlogging camera for YouTube creators. → amzn.to/3Cggs70
🎤 Mudder Mic Cover Windscreen – Microphone windscreen for better audio quality. → amzn.to/35Ww6Is
🎤 Aokeo Pop Filter – Best pop filter for podcast microphones. → amzn.to/3sMAYsO
📷 ULANZI Wide Angle/Macro Lens for ZV-1 – Expand your vlogging shots with wide angle and macro. → amzn.to/3tzlGXB
📷 GoPro HERO10 Black – Best action camera for travel and adventure vlogging. → amzn.to/3xHApBX
💡 UBeesize Ring Light with Tripod – Ring light for streaming, makeup, and video content. → amzn.to/3OxUnpr
🎤 Saramonic Blink500 B2 Wireless Mic System – Wireless lavalier microphone for DSLR, smartphone, and YouTube live. → amzn.to/3Ov9srH
Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Copyright © 2026 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.
