Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/vAf5jN6EJsc
In this special "all-star" episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical, host Bruno Fallon gathers an extraordinary group of legendary figures from U.S. special operations and combatives history — including Royce Gracie, Pat McNamara (T-Mac), Norm Hooten, retired General Scott Miller, and Chris ‘Dutch’ Moyer — for an informal, whiskey-fueled roundtable conversation. The discussion kicks off with nostalgic recollections of how Royce Gracie and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu revolutionized military combatives training in the 1990s, dramatically shifting the mindset from pure stand-up striking to ground fighting after early demonstrations quickly humbled even the biggest, most skeptical operators. The group reflects on the massive cultural and tactical changes they helped pioneer across special operations units (including the integration of outside experts like shooters, climbers, and CrossFit-style conditioning), the relentless post-9/11 operational tempo that became addictive yet ultimately unsustainable, the enduring importance of authentic brotherhood and never forgetting your roots regardless of rank or fame, and the ongoing challenges of veteran mental health, suicide prevention, and keeping the next generation physically and mentally tough in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. The conversation celebrates hard-earned relationships forged through shared hardship while looking forward to future collaborations and continued efforts to improve human performance and support the community.
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Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/vAf5jN6EJsc
In this special "all-star" episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical, host Bruno Fallon gathers an extraordinary group of legendary figures from U.S. special operations and combatives history — including Royce Gracie, Pat McNamara (T-Mac), Norm Hooten, retired General Scott Miller, and Chris ‘Dutch’ Moyer — for an informal, whiskey-fueled roundtable conversation. The discussion kicks off with nostalgic recollections of how Royce Gracie and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu revolutionized military combatives training in the 1990s, dramatically shifting the mindset from pure stand-up striking to ground fighting after early demonstrations quickly humbled even the biggest, most skeptical operators. The group reflects on the massive cultural and tactical changes they helped pioneer across special operations units (including the integration of outside experts like shooters, climbers, and CrossFit-style conditioning), the relentless post-9/11 operational tempo that became addictive yet ultimately unsustainable, the enduring importance of authentic brotherhood and never forgetting your roots regardless of rank or fame, and the ongoing challenges of veteran mental health, suicide prevention, and keeping the next generation physically and mentally tough in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. The conversation celebrates hard-earned relationships forged through shared hardship while looking forward to future collaborations and continued efforts to improve human performance and support the community.
To check out our brand visit: bornprimitivetactical.com
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/bornprimitivetactical
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@BornPrimitiveTactical
