Archive: Interviews

Tell us about your background, Rafid. I’m from a really poor country called Bangladesh where big name worldwide athletes in any sport, let alone combat sports, really isn’t a thing. I always grew up playing basketball and other sports and knew from a young age I was going to become a world renowned athlete, but... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? PD: I am a husband and a father to my two young girls. I am also a junior high science teacher during the week and mostly workout to be able to climb when possible over the weekends. My passion is ice and alpine climbing and being in shape makes this... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? DS: I am former United States Marine, former police officer, and currently a Supervisory Special Agent for the FBI with just under 30 years of total government service at this time. For the past 10 years, I have also ran a part-time self-defense and fitness business as the Owner and... Read More

At SEALgrinderPT we always like learning from people who have lived the mindset of discipline, toughness, and service. In this interview we talk with Lance Cummings, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who built his career around perseverance, teamwork, and pushing beyond limits. Lance shares insights from his time in Naval Special Warfare and how those... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? RS: My name is Rick Seedman, I’m 28 years of age and I’m a Bar-barian. SGPT: Do you have a background in sports? RS: My background is mainly in martial arts. That was my original passion. I also participated in some team sports throughout school. Now mostly kickboxing, rock climbing,... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? FR: I’m 37, married and father of three. I work in the railroad industry. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? FR: Limited organized sports, but was a regular at the neighborhood basketball court. Other than nope. SGPT: How did you train for the 20X event? FR: SealGrinder... Read More

SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? Rage James: Yes, I grew up a tough kid. My dad was a hot roofer and quiet man; He demanded respect and hard work! I wrestled for Apple Valley, MN they have a outstanding Wrestling Program and also ran track and lived in the Apple Valley... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Lauri Luvvorn: I am a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Throne in Lubbock, TX. I am also a chiropractors assistant at AMC Chiropractic. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? LL: I have been a CrossFit athlete for 6 years. I also currently do archery, Goruck, and SEALFIT. I... Read More

I am really psyched to share the result from Jean Michel after completing the Freak Frogman workout from SEALgrinderPT.com “Good morning Coach: I completed Freak Frogman. Thank you what a great program I loved it, it was very challenging. Here are my baseline / test out results. In my future workouts I will work on... Read More

Check out this interview with Jay as he talks about how he trained to get ready for the GORUCK Tough event. SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JJ: 40 years old, married with 5 children. I am a Police Officer and owner of Primeval Strength and Conditioning/CrossFit Primeval SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? DC: I am a 50 year old criminal defense attorney working for Santa Clara County. I served 7 years in the Navy, serving in the Phillipines, Antarctica, New Zealand, and then Pt. Mugu California. I graduated from UCSB with a degree in Philospohy, and then went to law school in... Read More

Former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales is one of those warriors who has lived the life most people only read about. From grinding through BUD/S Class 155 to serving with United States Navy SEALs and later building one of the top weapons and tactics training companies in the country with Trident Concepts, Jeff has spent decades... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Patrick Jesse: I am a 41 year old, Firefighter/Paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department assigned to Squad 2 of the Special Operations Division. I have been with the Chicago Fire Department for 16 years. I am a graduate of numerous colleges including Northwestern University (MA), University of Chicago (MS), University... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JW: My name is JJ Wellemeyer and I’m a 29 year old Army JAG Officer. Currently, I’m training for Kokoro 30 and a potential slot at Ranger School. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? JW: I played hockey, baseball, and football growing up. I focused on baseball... Read More