Siim Land Talks KAATSU

Siim Land is an author, speaker, high performance coach and biohacker who talked about KAATSU with John Doolittle and Steven Munatones this week on his podcast.

Who is Siim Land? Learn more below.

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KAATSU B1 To Be Showcased At The 2022 ASUA Meeting & Convention

Hosted October 10th-12th in Washington, DC by the Association of the United States Army, the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. This AUSA-organized event includes informative presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops, and exhibitions.

KAATSU Global will share its revolutionary modality to the military community - after offering the same to the medical and sports communities at the 37th World Congress of Sports Medicine held this week in Mexico.

KAATSU Global is showcasing itsrecently launched KAATSU B1 tubeless device that is controlled by a smartphone app at ASUA.



Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle and KAATSU Master Specialist Chris Morgan will showcase the new KAATSU B1 along with the workhorse KAATSU C3 and clinical KAATSU M3 models. They will demonstrate and explain the effects of the Progressive KAATSU Cycle modality with the B1, C3, and M3 on metabolism, perceptual, mood and cognitive responses to resistance exercise and its practical applications on jet lag mitigation and post-exercise recovery.

As the sports scientists and military community both delve deeper into the advantages, profound simplicity, and unheard of outcomes of the KAATSU technology and our non-intuitive protocols, their collective knowledge and acceptance will help many others around the world better understand the numerous applications that can improve athletic performance, rehabilitation, recovery, balance, and strength gains for tactical, elite, competitive and recreational athletes - as well as for those of any age and walk of life," said Steven Munatones, CEO of KAATSU Global.

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From A Soldier To A Swimmer, The Marathon Swim Story of John Doolittle

While many, if not most, people know John Doolittle as a 25-year military veteran, a retired Navy SEAL captain, and an Air Force Academy graduate where he was a talented breaststroker, he has another side to his multi-faceted career: that of a channel swimmer.

Shannon House interviewed Doolittle, the Chief Revenue Officer of KAATSU Global, for her podcast, Marathon Swim Stories. Doolittle tells House about the establishment of Tampa Bay Frogman Swim, annually raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the NAVY SEAL Foundation, and what led him to swim 33.5 kilometers across a rough English Channel as a tribute to Neil Roberts.

Listen here to the Marathon Swim Story of John Doolittle

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Green Beret Joe Lowrey and Navy SEAL John Doolittle on National Defense Radio with Randy Miller

For who? Baby Boomers, retirees, military veterans, competitive athletes
For what? rehabilitation, quality sleep, insomnia, jet lag, recovery



Last week, Randy Miller of National Defense Radio interviewed Green Beret and Purple Heart recipient Joe Lowrey and Navy SEAL and Air Force Academy graduate John Doolittle on the National Defense Show.

Joe Lowrey was an ice hockey goalie who graduated from Long Beach Wilson High School in Southern California. An extraordinarily fit and driven individual, Lowrey enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman during his senior year in high school as his immediate response to the 9-11 attacks.

Lowrey attended basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia and spent six years serving in various locations until he became a Staff Sergeant and qualified for the Special Forces assessment and selection process. He completed Basic Airborne Training at Fort Benning and Special Forces training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina where he earned his green beret and was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group.

Lowrey was deployed twice to Colombia and Afghanistan where he was wounded by a PKM machine gun round during an intense firefight against Taliban insurgents on July 7th 2014. A bullet pierced his Kevlar helmet, entered his skull and exited his brain on the other side. His fellow Green Berets rescued him from the firefight and were told that Joe would not live long as part of his brain was removed.

Lowrey remained in a coma for a month and then began his recovery initially at Walter Reed Hospital, and then at the Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehabilitation Unit, California Casa Colina, and Centre For Neuro Skills in California. Ultimately, he was medically retired from active duty, but his injuries left him without movement on the left side of his body and limited movement on his right side.

This Purple Heart recipient and retired U.S. Army Green Beret Sergeant 1st Class joined Navy SEAL captain John Doolittle on the radio show. In the first photo shown on the left, Doolittle is positioned on the far left without a helmet.

In the second photo shown on the left, Doolittle is with his graduating Navy SEALs class standing on far right in first row.

The third photo is an x-ray of his spine that has been badly injured after 13 orthopedic surgeries over his 25-year military career.

Doolittle served in the Navy after graduating from the Air Force Academy and culminated his career as a decorated captain in the Navy SEALs with numerous overseas deployments and 13 orthopedic surgeries during this 25-year career.

Both Doolittle and Lowrey use the KAATSU C3 to improve their blood circulation and improve muscle tone. Lowrey religiously does two KAATSU sessions per day, every day: a KAATSU Walking session in the morning and a KAATSU Nighttime Protocol in the evening before bed.

Doolittle and Lowrey both use the KAATSU C3, the third generation KAATSU Cycle device. KAATSU is the Original BFR (Blood Flow Restriction).

Invented in Japan, with products engineered and designed in Southern California, KAATSU Global is the pioneer in the emerging BFR market. The carefully controlled, easy-to-use pneumatic KAATSU bands automatically and safely optimizes blood circulation for muscle tone, strength, mobility, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Smaller KAATSU devices (e.g., KAATSU Master 2.0, KAATSU Cycle 2.0, KAATSU C3, KAATSU B1, KAATSU AI) included a handheld automated compressor and universal pneumatic, stretchable bands which are placed around the arms or legs.

The KAATSU Air Bands inflate and deflate in a patented sequence based on algorithms that are optimal for each user, no matter their age or physical abilities.

KAATSU protocols are convenient, easy-to-do, and time-effective. KAATSU equipment offer unparalleled performance, precision, and safety for users of all ages, fitness levels, and walks of life - and can be used anywhere anytime to help you...Recover Faster, Rehab Stronger and Perform Better.

For more information, visit www.kaatsu.com to learn how KAATSU differs from B Strong, Delfi Portable Tourniquet System for Blood Flow Restriction, Smart Cuffs, and other BFR brands and low-cost occlusion bands.

The primary differences between KAATSU and other BFR bands and equipment include the following:

* KAATSU utilizes the patented Cycle function
* different pressures can be simultaneously used on different limbs
* KAATSU equipment and protocols were proven safe and effective after a decade of clinical use and research on over 7,000 cardiac rehab patients at the University of Tokyo Hospital (2004 - 2014)
* KAATSU is used by cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and physicians in various specialties
* KAATSU Air Bands do not occlude arterial flow
* KAATSU is meant to be gentle and convenient in order to do anywhere anytime
* KAATSU is sold worldwide to people up to the age of 104
* more research has been conducted in more countries on KAATSU than any other BFR device
* the seminal, groundbreaking research on BFR was conducted and published by KAATSU inventor Dr. Yoshiaki Sato in the 1990s
* KAATSU Air Bands are waterproof and the KAATSU C3 is ruggedized for military applications

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Navy SEAL John Doolittle Talks On The Kill The Quit Podcast

John Doolittle [shown on the far right in the photo on the right] was a NCAA Division I competitive swimmer (breaststroker) coached by an Olympic gold medalist, a United States Air Force Academy graduate, and a Navy SEAL with a 25-year military career who swam across the English Channel to raise money for the Navy SEAL Foundation and fallen SEAL Neil Roberts.

Doolittle humbly and openly talks about his experiences, challenges and obstacles with Kill Cliff podcast host Mark Zinno on this episode of the Kill The Quit podcast.

Listen to Doolittle's 54-minute Kill The Quit podcast with Zinno here.

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KAATSU Master 2.0 - From Getting Started to Troubleshooting

For who? KAATSU Master 2.0 users
For what? Troubleshooting, repair

Explanation provided by John Doolittle, CAPT, USN (Ret) who graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and transferred to the U.S. Navy. During a 25-year career, he was deployed around the world as an officer in the Navy SEAL Teams; conducting special operations around the globe, to include Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

He retired as a Navy Captain after his last assignment as Director of the Preservation of the Force and Family Task Force at U.S. Special Operations Command Headquarters, supporting 73,000 Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Night Stalkers, Air Force and Marine Special Operators.

Doolittle is a certified KAATSU Master Instructor, a NAUI Dive Instructor, and has an MS in Defense Analysis / Irregular Warfare / Special Operations from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Getting Started with the KAATSU Master 2.0:



Setting Up The KAATSU Master 2.0 Unit:



KAATSU Cycle Mode vs. KAATSU Constant Mode:



Using the KAATSU Constant Mode:



KAATSU Master 2.0 - Troubleshooting Tips:



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Marin Lazic Podcast On KAATSU, The Original BFR

For who? Competitive athletes, water polo players, Navy SEALs, tactical athletes
For what? Strength, functional movement, recovery, longevity



A recent Marin Lazic Podcast featured Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle talking about KAATSU the original BFR. Lazic and Doolittle discussed the benefits Of KAATSU including quick recovery, lean muscle, longevity, and increased endurance.

Listen to the Marin Lazic Podcast with Doolittle here.















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KAATSU Aqua On SwimShare

For who? Swimmers, triathletes
For what? KAATSU Aqua, recovery



Courtesy of SwimShare.

This episode on KAATSU the original BFR and KAATSU Aqua is brought together by SwimShare, an easy-to-use, quick and intuitive workout planning, tracking and sharing app for swimmers and coaches made by ClubAssistant.

Gators Swim Club head coach Chris Morgan (swam at UC Davis), International Marathon Swimming Hall of Famer Steven Munatones (swam at Harvard), and retired Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle (swam at Air Force Academy) explain KAATSU and its applications to the swimming community.

Various KAATSU Aqua applications for competitive aquatic athletes are demonstrated below:









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KAATSU At Home Workouts - Zooming In On Yoga And Shoulder Mobility

For who? Work-at-home employees, student-athletes, competitive athletes
For what? Functional movement, strength, flexibility, mobility, yoga, KAATSU At Home



Retired Navy SEAL captain John Doolittle and his wife led a yoga- and shoulder mobility-focused KAATSU At Home workout geared for Baby Boomers on Thursday, April 9th.

His earlier KAATSU the original BFR workout was geared towards strength for both younger competitive athletes and the Baby Boomers. Both workouts used the KAATSU Cycle 2.0.



Join the Zoom platform here at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2827965029?pwd=S2dvWXNIZmg5WG5QeGFnemxXZDZDUT09 with Meeting ID 282-796-5029, Password 102833.

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KAATSU At Home Workouts - Zooming In On Strength On April 6th

For who? Work-at-home employees, student-athletes, competitive athletes
For what? Functional movement, strength, flexibility, mobility, KAATSU At Home, recovery





Retired Navy SEAL captain John Doolittle led 2 strength-focused KAATSU At Home workouts on Monday, April 6th.

The first workout was geared for aging Baby Boomers (i.e., those over 50 years old) and the second workout was geared for younger competitive athletes on the Zoom platform (see above).

​​• Mondays: KAATSU At Home Zoom Workouts - Focus on Strength
​​• Tuesdays: KAATSU At Home Zoom Workouts - Focus on Speed
​​• Wednesdays: KAATSU At Home Zoom Workouts - Focus on Stamina
​​• Thursdays: KAATSU At Home Zoom Workouts - Focus on Flexibility
​​• Friday: KAATSU At Home Zoom Workouts - Focus on Core Strength & Balance

KAATSU At Home Monday Workout - Focus on Strength

​​Warm-up:
​​• Stretch and drink an entire water bottle before the workout begins
​​• Put on KAATSU Arm Bands snugly. Be able to put one finger between your arms and the bands but not two fingers between your arms and the bands (this would be too loose).

​Exercise #1:
​​​​• 3 sets of Hand Clenches working on the forearms.
​​Set 1: 30 slow Hand Clenches; open and close hand while squeezing your closed fist hard. Then 5 fast Hand Clenches. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: 15 slow Hand Clenches; open and close hand while squeezing your closed fist hard. Then 5 fast Hand Clenches. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: 10 slow Hand Clenches open and close hand while squeezing your closed fist hard. Then 5 fast Hand Clenches. Rest 20 seconds.​​

Exercise #2:
​​​• 3 sets of Biceps Curls working on the upper arm.
Set 1: Slow Biceps Curls while contracting biceps - both in the positive (up) and negative (down) direction for 30 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: Slow Biceps Curls while contracting biceps - both in the positive (up) and negative (down) direction for 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: Slow Biceps Curls while contracting the biceps - both in the positive (up) and negative (down) direction for 10 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.​​

Exercise #3:
​​​​• 3 sets of Triceps Extensions (or Triceps Dips) working on the upper arm.
Set 1: Slow Triceps Extensions while contracting the triceps - both in the positive (up) and negative (down) direction for 30 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: Slow Triceps Extensions while contracting the triceps - both in the positive (up) and negative (down) direction for 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: Slow Triceps Extensions while contracting the triceps - both in the positive (up) and negative (down) direction for 10 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Note: Alternative is Triceps Dips with hands on a chair or sofa.

​​ Exercise #4:
​​​• 3 sets of push-ups working on the chest.
Set 1: Slow push-ups (3-second count going down and 3-second count going up) for 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: Slow push-ups (3-second count going down and 3-second count going up) for 10 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: Slow push-ups (3-second count going down and 3-second count going up) for 5 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.

​​ Exercise #5:
​​​​• 3 sets of push-ups working on the chest.
Set 1: Fast push-ups for 15 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: Fast push-ups for 10 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: Fast push-ups for 5 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.

Exercise #6:
​​​​• Take off KAATSU Arm Bands and hydrate during 3-minute rest.
​​• Then, put on KAATSU Leg Bands snugly. Be able to put one finger between your legs and the bands, but not two fingers between your legs and the bands (this would be too loose).

​​ Exercise #7:
​​​• 3 sets of Heel Raises working on the calves.
Set 1: Do Heel Raises for 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: Do Heel Raises for 15 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: Do Heel Raises for 5 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.

Exercise #8:
​​​• 3 sets of Standing Leg Curls. Stand on one leg and bring the other leg up to your butt. Balance by yourself - do not hold onto chair, table or wall.
Set 1: Do Standing Leg Curls for 20 seconds on one leg. Then switch legs. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: Do Standing Leg Curls for 15 seconds on one leg. Then switch legs. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: Do Standing Leg Curls for 5 seconds on one leg. Then switch legs. Rest 20 seconds.​​

Exercise #9:
​​​• 5-8 sets of Non-lock Quarter Squats, non-stop for 30 seconds. Then hold a Quarter Squat position for 10 seconds. Rest 20 seconds between each set.
​​Note 1: 30 seconds of squats + 10 seconds holding a Quarter Squat position + 20 seconds rest for 5-8 rounds.
​​Note 2: This is the key exercise of this workout where you can build up the maximum amount of lactate and Growth Hormone, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) and nitric oxide.
​​Note 2: Do not lock your knees or stop during any part of this exercise; keep constant movement.
​​Note 3: Leg exercise generate higher levels of lactate that leads to higher hormonal and metabolite production.

​ Exercise #10:
​​​• Remove KAATSU Leg Bands and hydrate. Rest for up to 5 minutes.

​​ Extra Exercise #11:
​​​• Re-apply the KAATSU Leg Bands and do 3 sets of Burpees.
Set 1: Do Burpees for 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 2: Do Burpees for 15 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.
Set 3: Do Burpees for 5 seconds. Rest 20 seconds.

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KAATSU At Home Workouts - Zooming In On Core Strength & Balance

For who? Work-at-home employees, student-athletes, competitive athletes
For what? Functional movement, balance, flexibility, mobility, KAATSU At Home



Retired Navy SEAL captain John Doolittle and his wife Katie lead KAATSU At Home core stability workouts on each Friday. The first KAATSU At Home workout was attended by KAATSU users from Tokyo, Japan to Budapest, Hungary. The program is co-hosted by Steven Munatones and is based on the use of the KAATSU Cycle 2.0.



























KAATSU Friday Workouts - Focus on Core Strength & Balance

Warm-up:
​​​• Stretch and drink an entire water bottle before the workout begins.
​​​• Put on KAATSU Leg Bands snugly. Be able to put one finger between your legs and the bands, but not two fingers between your legs and the bands (this would be too loose).

Exercise #1:
​​​• KAATSU Book Walking
Walk slowly with a book on your head for 5 minutes. If the book falls, pick it up, put it back on the top of your head and continue.

Exercise #2:
​​​• KAATSU Balancing
Set 1: Stand and balance on one leg for 60 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.
Set 2: Switch and balance on the other leg for 60 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.
Set 3: Stand and balance on one leg for 60 seconds while holding 2 full water bottles in both hands. Move bottles asymmetrically (up and down, left and right, laterally and diagonally) trying to introduce force imbalance. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.
Set 4: Stand and balance on one leg for 60 seconds while holding 2 light kettlebells upright in both hands. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.

Exercise #3:
​​​• 3 sets of Planks
Set 1: Do Planks for 30 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds.
Set 2: Do Planks for 20 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds.
Set 3: Do Planks for 10 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds.

Exercise #4:
​​​• 3 sets of Side Raises
Set 1: Lie on side and raise one leg for 30 times, then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
Set 2: Lie on other side and raise other leg for 30 times, then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

Exercise #5:
​​​• Back Relaxation
Set 1: Slightly elevate front of foot (e.g., on Step Board). Bend forward and lightly stretch hamstrings and back, trying to touch your toes for 20-30 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

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KAATSU At Home - Zooming In On Core Strength & Balance

For who? Work-at-home employees, student-athletes, competitive athletes
For what? Functional movement, strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, KAATSU At Home





























































Retired Navy SEAL captain John Doolittle and Steven Munatones will lead a KAATSU At Home workout on Friday, April 3rd at 10:00 am California time / 1:00 pm New York time / 6:00 pm GMT that will focus on core strength and balance.

The Original BFR workout will include the following exercises:

Warm-up
* Stretch and drink an entire water bottle before the workout begins.
* Put on KAATSU Leg Bands snugly. Be able to put one finger between your legs and the bands, but not two fingers between your legs and the bands (this would be too loose).

Exercise #1 - KAATSU Book Walking
Walk slowly with a book on your head for 5 minutes. If the book falls, pick it up, put it back on the top of your head and continue.

Exercise #2 - KAATSU Balancing
Set 1: Stand and balance on one leg for 60 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.

Set 2: Switch and balance on the other leg for 60 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.

Set 3: Stand and balance on one leg for 60 seconds while holding 2 full water bottles in both hands. Move bottles asymmetrically (up and down, left and right, laterally and diagonally) trying to introduce force imbalance. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.

Set 4: Stand and balance on one leg for 60 seconds while holding 2 light kettlebells upright in both hands. Rest for 20 seconds (if necessary). If rest is not necessary, continue for 3 total minutes.

Exercise #3 - 3 sets of Planks
Set 1: Do Planks for 30 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds.
Set 2: Do Planks for 20 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds.
Set 3: Do Planks for 10 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds.

Exercise #4
3 sets of Side Raises.
Set 1: Lie on side and raise one leg for 30 times, then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
Set 2: Lie on other side and raise other leg for 30 times, then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

Exercise #5
Back Relaxation.
Set 1: Slightly elevate

The scheduled Zoom meeting can be accessed free at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2827965029. The Meeting ID is 282 796 5029 or you can dial in by your location:
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

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KAATSU At Home - Zoom Meeting On April 1st

For who? Retirees, competitive athletes, work-at-home parents
For what? Rehabilitation, functional movement, strength, flexibility, mobility, KAATSU At Home































Retired Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle and Steven Munatones will co-host the inaugural KAATSU At Home - Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, April 1st at 10 am California time, 1:00 pm New York time, 6:00 pm GMT, and 2:00 am (Thursday) Tokyo time. It is a one-hour online meeting on the Zoom platform.

Doolittle and Munatones will briefly introduce the following topics during the first 30 minutes:

1. New products: KAATSU Master 2.0 and KAATSU Cycle 2.0
2. How and when to use the KAATSU Master 2.0 and KAATSU Cycle 2.0
3. Uses for KAATSU by aging Baby Boomers during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place ordinances
4. Uses for KAATSU by competitive athletes during these trying times
5. Uses for KAATSU by working adults while at home

Doolittle and Munatones will answer questions and address any issues over the last 30 minutes. Participants can ask questions live to the co-hosts on the Zoom remote conferencing platform. If you do not have an opportunity to listen in live, the program will be recorded and archived for your listening pleasure.

Participants can also ask question live to the guests on the Zoom remote conferencing platform.

To login and listen to the KAATSU At Home - Zoom Meeting, join here (https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2827965029). Meeting ID: 282-796-5029 or dial +1-646-558-8656 (New York). To find your local number, visit https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fbYxwZ8Lmh.

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Dr. Mercola Talks KAATSU

For who? Retirees, Baby Boomers, competitive athletes, work-at-home parents
For what? Rehabilitation, recovery, functional movement, strength, flexibility, mobility, KAATSU At Home

Courtesy of Briana Mercola and Dr. Joseph Mercola.

Dr. Joseph Mercola is an alternative medicine proponent and osteopathic physician.

Dr. Mercola is a member of the political advocacy group Association of American Physicians and Surgeons as well as several alternative medicine organizations.

In a recent interview with Dr. Joseph Mercola, former retired Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle and Steven Munatones discuss some of the many benefits of KAATSU the Original BFR.

Listen to the 1 hour 13 minute podcast with Dr. Mercola here.

For more information on Dr. Mercola, visit here.

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Real Warriors, Weekend Warriors

KAATSU Global's John Doolittle does a lot with the time he has available to him.

But every year, the former Navy SEAL Captain donates his time and talents to help raise money and awareness for the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim, a 5 km bay swim held in Tampa Bay, Florida as a charity fundraiser for the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Not many swimming competitions kick off when Supermen bolt down from the high heavens and parachute down right smack on the starting line. But The Frogman Swim is as unique as its volunteer directors and organizers. And few swims - if any - raise money like the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim does.

Nominated for the 2019 World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year [vote here], the swim outdid itself again last weekend. It is on track to raise well over US$725,000 with fewer than 200 swimmers.

This year's overall winner was 1996 and 2000 Olympic gold medalist, mother and still-speedy nearly 40-year-old Brooke Bennett, but the real winners included everyone involved from the Gold Star Families to the Navy SEAL Foundation.

For more event information or to donate, visit www.tampabayfrogman.com

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Unique Vision By Dr. Yoshiaki Sato

For who? Navy SEALs
For what? meteorite, Japanese swords

Retired Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle is shown holding a Japanese sword owned by KAATSU inventor Dr. Yoshiaki Sato at the headquarters of KAATSU Japan in Fuchu just outside of Tokyo.

The unique sword is made from a meteorite that had fallen in Japan.

Dr. Sato acquired the raw meteorite years ago and commissioned one of Japan's most renowned sword makers to create an otherworldly long bladed weapon.

The sword is so strong that it was tested by cutting cleanly through the chassis of a motor vehicle.

The unique vision of Dr. Sato - whether it comes to KAATSU or a sword made from a meteorite - is always a pleasure to behold.

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