The Mission
You're ONE standard away…
From winning in training, uniform, and life. That's our target.
We evaluate your readiness and bridge the gap between where you are and where you need to be. From there, we build your engine, refine and acquire skills, and elevate you to the Responder standard.
Carry. Endure. Lift. Lead. Recover.
To the command presence you demand of yourself.
My Story
And why I'm obsessive about getting yours right.
In 2014, I lost my father while away at college. I didn't know how to cope, so I did what many of us do - I beat myself down through training and mental gymnastics. No direction, just volume. Shortly after, I raised my right hand and let the military finish the job (ha!).
Like everyone in the tactical world, I went through the "tacticool" phase. More volume. More intensity. More miles. More gear and supplements so I could at least look cool doing it. I tried it all -powerlifting programs, endurance bias, bro splits, and smashing them together to call it hybrid. I even convinced myself that fighting through injuries was discipline and toughness. You name it, I ran it into the ground.
The result?
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Burnout, overuse injuries, and frustration
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Program hopping instead of changing my approach
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Grinding everyday with zero progress
Training pulled me out of a dark place, but I was still spinning my wheels. Responsibilities changed. Schedules shifted. Rank evolved. My training had to evolve too - if I wanted my feet, ankles, knees, hips, back, shoulders, and the grey matter between my ears to last.
I've been in over my head.
I've endured hardships that broke me in ways no barbell could. The military taught me discipline and grit, but nobody was connecting the dots between performance and longevity. It was clear - between myself, my teammates, and the community at large - something had to change.
I invested in coaches, mentors, and built a team. Then I made the terrifying leap - moved across the country with nothing but purpose. No safety net. No guarantee. Just conviction that there was a better way to serve this community.
My mission: Elevate your standards so you can win in training, uniform, and life.
That's what I'm building. That's what I'm here for.
My biggest lesson learned: Treat yourself like someone you're responsible for leading.
Let's get to work.
-Justin
Pillar #1
PRs with a purpose
Pillar #2
Mental endurance
Pillar #3
Fuel performance
Our three pillars aren't arbitrary - they're the framework that emerged from everything I learned the hard way. They're how we actually deliver on elevating your standards across training, uniform, and life.
PRs with a purpose ensures every lift has transfer value to the uniform or your goals - chasing numbers that don't serve performance is wasted energy. You don't need help getting tired. We only focus on what moves the needle.
Mental endurance recognizes that the mind quits before the body does, which is why building psychological resilience through deliberate discomfort is non-negotiable. These are standards we set outside the uniform and the gym to give clarity, conviction, and confidence.
Fuel for performance is actually fueling the work you're demanding from your body. No more crash diets, "hacks", or diet restarts - we build simple nutrition systems that fuel your next PR, improve body composition, and have you outlast the rest.
How Clients Feel
“I got stronger training with less volume, which was infinitely better than my previous 6-week PT program. Working with Justin has made me mentally and physically sharper as an athlete, helping me hit a 3-minute plank for the first time during my ACFT.”
"I've arguably had some of the busiest, stressful and non-optimal weeks of my life regarding outside factors. Yet I STILL made notable gains while experiencing nowhere near the fatigue & soreness I once did. The minimum effective dose is real and I will swear by it for the rest of my life."
“Even with crazy work schedules, I still improved my benchmarks considerably. Unlike other tactical fitness programs that were too much alongside a tactical job, this program excels at time management and minimal effective dose.”
“I got stronger training with less volume, which was infinitely better than my previous 6-week PT program. Working with Justin has made me mentally and physically sharper as an athlete, helping me hit a 3-minute plank for the first time during my ACFT.”
