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Instructor Spotlight: Nick Italiano

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Nick Italiano, founder of Black Flag Survival, has transformed his passion for the outdoors into a thriving educational platform.
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Instructor Spotlight: JJ Morris

Meet JJ Morris, the driving force behind Fuel the Fires, an initiative dedicated to fostering preparedness and community resilience.
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Instructor Spotlight: Tom Sarge

Meet Tom Sarge, a passionate licenced trauma therapist with a knack for outdoor survival skills, and the man behind "Prepping With Sarge."
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Instructor Spotlight: Patrick Diedrich

We take a closer look at the experience and achievements behind Vargöld CEO and Instructor Patrick Diedrich, and what his self-reliance goals are.
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Instructor Spotlight: Kenny Brunswig

We take a closer look at the man behind Grumpy Bushcraft, Kenny Brunswig, an outdoor enthusiast with a focus on building foundational skills.
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Explore how physical fitness serves as the essential foundation of survival, empowering you to tackle challenges and excel in demanding environments.
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Learn more about Black Flag Survival, and how Vargöld was first announced publicly on the Raise The Flag podcast.
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Survival During the Age of the Wolf

What is Vargöld? How can we turn fear into fuel? Here I attempt to discuss these topics in a meaningful way.