Dr. Ken Long: Mastering Markets with Strategic Precision
Discover the proven path to trading mastery from a decorated military strategist, systems thinker, and elite trading coach.
A Lifetime of Discipline and Excellence
Dr. Ken Long is not your average trading coach. He is a retired U.S. Army officer, a decorated educator, and a pioneering trading mentor whose disciplined, systems-based approach has transformed the lives of hundreds of traders across the globe. His methods are not based on hype or guesswork—they are built on repeatable systems, tested in live markets, and continuously refined through data and reflection.​​
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With over 30 years of experience in both military leadership and financial markets, Dr. Long brings a rare blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and calm execution under pressure.
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​​From commanding soldiers on complex missions to managing real capital in fast-moving markets, Dr. Long has always stood at the intersection of chaos and clarity. His students come from all walks of life—pilots, engineers, doctors, and professionals—seeking an edge in trading that’s rooted in logic, discipline, and adaptability.
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The Science of Winning Systems
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What sets Dr. Long apart is his ability to distill the chaos of the market into elegant, repeatable systems. As a Ph.D. in systems design and management, he applies a scientific mindset to the art of trading.
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He is the creator of strategies like the Hybrid Frog, SuperPinch, Supported Spring Crossing, and the 2R Battle Drill, which have become staples for traders seeking short-term, high-performance setups in stocks and ETFs.
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His research focuses on adaptive systems—strategies that evolve with market conditions. Dr. Long teaches traders how to develop and refine their own rule-based systems, using historical backtesting, trade journaling, and structured after-action reviews. This process gives traders confidence and clarity to execute their edge.
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His mantra is simple but powerful: "You are either in the learning zone or the performance zone—choose wisely."
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A Coach Who Trades and Teaches in Real Time
Unlike many educators who teach but don’t trade, Dr. Long is an active market participant. He shares real-time trade plans, case studies, and live trade debriefs with his students. He shows not only what worked—but what didn’t—and why.
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This transparency builds trust. Students consistently praise Dr. Long for his honesty, humility, and ability to “teach how to think.” Whether it's an overnight swing trade or a precision intraday move, he demonstrates how to combine situational awareness, statistical edge, and disciplined execution.
​​His courses are packed with rich content: detailed charts, playbook setups, risk control frameworks, and psychological preparation. But beyond tools and tactics, what students value most is the mindset transformation. They learn to think like traders: analytical, adaptable, and fiercely accountable.
Training for Professionals Who Demand the Best
Dr. Long’s programs are not for dabblers. They are designed for serious traders—those who want to build a durable, independent skillset and treat trading as a profession.
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Many of his students come from high-performance fields—fighter pilots, surgeons, software engineers, executives—people who understand the value of structured training and high-level mentorship. They are drawn to Dr. Long’s military precision, statistical insights, and systems-based methodology.
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At the heart of his teaching is the belief that trading is a learnable, repeatable craft. With the right systems, habits, and reflection process, anyone can develop the skills to succeed in any market condition. His students often describe his course as a “turning point”—the moment they shifted from scattered, reactive trades to purposeful, rules-based execution.
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Train like a warrior. Think like a scientist. Trade like a professional.
The Owl Group.
Wisdom in Action. Precision in Practice.
The Owl Group is the next evolution in trading excellence—an elite consortium led by Dr. Ken Long that brings together world-class trading systems, advanced education, and a vibrant community of high-performance traders.
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Born from the success of Tortoise Capital founded by Dr Ken Long, The Owl Group now unifies Dr. Long’s decades of disciplined trading and teaching with a new generation of exceptional alumni who have become full-time, system-based traders.
This includes respected professionals like William Long, his former students like Griffin Cooper, Phil Wu, Sundeep Gupta, Mark Holland and many more —each bringing unique innovations and real-world execution to the next wave of traders.
At its core, The Owl Group is more than a brand—it is a beacon for thoughtful, adaptive, and principled traders. Whether you’re learning to spot the SSC, deploying the Hybrid Frog, or leading your own systems lab, this is where strategy meets mentorship, and experience meets execution.
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Join The Owl Group and gain access to a trusted ecosystem of
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Proven trading systems taught and traded live
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Institutional-grade training with practical edge
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A global network of serious, accountable traders
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Ongoing innovation from trusted student-leaders
Trade with wisdom. Grow with purpose. Evolve with The Owl Group.
Speaking the Language of Trading:
Standard Terms versus Owl Speak
At the Owl Group, we recognize that effective trading requires both a shared language and a deeper wisdom forged through experience. That’s why we draw a clear distinction between two types of terminology used in our education and systems: Standard Terms and Owl Speak.
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✅ Standard Terms: The Common Ground
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Standard Terms refer to the generally accepted definitions used across the broader trading and investing community. These include:
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Widely recognized concepts in technical analysis (e.g., moving averages, RSI, Bollinger Bands)
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Common frameworks for trading psychology (e.g., confirmation bias, fear of missing out, discipline)
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Industry-standard definitions of market structure, order types, and risk management
These terms form the foundation of trading literacy. Whether you’re analyzing charts, interpreting macroeconomic indicators, or managing trade execution, a solid grasp of standard terms ensures you’re speaking the same language as the broader market.
Think of Standard Terms as the nautical charts and navigation tools every mariner uses — essential for safe passage through the waters of the market.
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🦉 Owl Speak: The Language of the Edge
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Owl Speak is what emerges when observation, pattern recognition, and collective experience converge into something uniquely our own.
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These are terms, metaphors, strategies, and mental models developed by Owl Group traders through thousands of hours of study, simulation, and live trading. They reflect not only how the market behaves — but how we respond to it with disciplined intent.
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"Sniper setups" – precision trade entries based on compound critical states
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"2R Battle Drill" – a systematic method for trade management and exit
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"The Fail Stat" – a key level where price action reveals high-probability reversals
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"Minimum Manageable Risk Box (MMRB)" – a tool for aligning trade size with psychological readiness
Owl Speak is our local dialect — a living language of decision-making, reflection, and adaptation that helps traders stay connected to their edge.
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🧠Why the Distinction Matters
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By separating Standard Terms from Owl Speak, we help traders:
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Build a strong foundation rooted in universal principles
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Layer in advanced systems and insights born from real-world practice
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Avoid confusion by clearly labeling when we’re using a custom concept versus an industry term
This structure ensures that newcomers don’t feel lost, while experienced traders gain access to a refined internal lexicon that sharpens decision-making and fosters mastery.
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