Ed Calderon

So in terms of breaking out locks...

and the restraints and captivity.

Let's talk about a dark topic that you're one of the world experts in, kidnapping.

So you teach courses on counter-kidnapping and terrorism.

I read an estimate that criminal gangs get $500 million a year in ransom payments from kidnapping.

So just at a high level, what is kidnapping, who does it, and why?

What are some insights that can help us understand what is this problem in the world?

So it turns out, into a business, they're not actually even interested in hurting the people physically.

They're interested in hurting them financially.

Can you actually speak to the... Is it possible to systematically learn how to escape restraints like handcuffs, rope, zip ties?

Wait, can we just pause on the deep philosophical...

You're like Miyamoto Musashi with that statement.

Every cage can be escaped.

So in Russia, what kind are they using?

I'm thinking of traveling there.

I need this information.

So for people who want to learn about this, do you teach courses on this?

Do you know what's the rec?

How do you get in touch with you or learn from you?

Do you have stuff online or is it only in person?