Teaching Martial Arts by Combat Learning

Join the email list now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---Today I'm joined by Alan Dunton, a PhD in skill acquisition, human performance specialist, and lecturer at TUDublin. He also has a background in ITF taekwondo.In this episode, we discuss a couple important studies done on self-organization and how to simulate a more realistic level of anxiety to competition. Then we discuss how the point system for sport taekwondo can be manipulated to aid constraints-led training of specific tactics without over-constraining learners. Finally, we clear up how to understand the difference between predictive and prospective control of movement, which is one of the key divides between Information Processing and Ecological Dynamics theories of motor control and learning.If you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher and enjoy the show.---Find Alan Dunton:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanDunton---Produced by Micah PeacockIntro Theme by Micah PeacockOutro Music is Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Join the email list now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---In part 2 of 2, Scott Sievewright returns to discuss the opportunity cost of traditional training methods. For those who haven't heard that term used for training, opportunity cost basically refers to the benefits to learning that we're potentially missing by spending time that *could* have been used on live training methods to do dead, formal, or isolated training methods instead.We also talk about the problem with copying elite coaches and how our biases surrounding them has screwed up talent development pipelines inside of combat sports and led to resistance to new and scientific ideas in training methodology.If you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher and enjoy the show.---Find Scott Sievewright & Primal MKE:Website/Blog: www.primalmke.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/primal.mkeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChx8iNb2b8VSBrAoEybCLpw---Produced by Micah PeacockIntro Theme by Micah PeacockOutro Music is Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Join the email list now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---Today we're joined by Scott Sievewright, host of the Primal MMA podcast and an MMA striking coach who teaches a striking program almost entirely on an Ecological Dynamics or constraints-led approach to motor learning.In part 1 of 2, Scott and I work through why Ecological Dynamics is so hard to get the hang of. We have a discussion on how to balance representativeness and safety in training, since greater levels of representativeness make training more like competition and thus more risky. We also talk about when more isolated training methods might be warranted.If you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now and enjoy the show.---Find Scott Sievewright & Primal MKE:Website/Blog: www.primalmke.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/primal.mkeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChx8iNb2b8VSBrAoEybCLpw---Produced by Micah PeacockIntro Theme by Micah PeacockOutro Music is Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Try Martial Arts on Rails -- the easiest gym management software you'll ever use -- 30 days FREE, no credit card or sales call required: combatlearning.com/rails---Join the email list now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---Daniel Marino, 4th dan in tang soo do and founder of The Naihanchi Project, returns today to talk about training progressions in traditional martial arts.In part 2 of 2, we scrutinize the logic, or lack thereof, behind highly isolated, scripted, and formal exercises that are often strung together as some pertained middle ground between basics forms practice and free sparring. These intermediary exercises bloat curriculum and delay experience in the most practical learning methods available: sparring and live drilling. As the up and coming generation of martial arts masters, we have a responsibility not to pass down these ineffective time-wasters down to the next generation of martial artists, our students.If you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now and enjoy the show.---Find the Naihanchi Project:Facebook: facebook.com/naihanchiproject/YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC21N7Ijp_uq8dok6CKxpO7Q---Produced by Micah PeacockIntro Theme by Micah PeacockOutro Music is Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Try Martial Arts on Rails -- the easiest gym management software you'll ever use -- 30 days FREE, no credit card or sales call required: combatlearning.com/rails---Join the email list now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---My guest today is Daniel Marino, a 4th dan in tang soo do, and the founder of the Naihanchi Project.In part 1 of 2, Daniel and I discuss our process of coming up through the ranks in Korean martial arts and how we both came to the conclusion that its time for a renovation of the way we train and think about martial arts. Of particular interest is a historical discussion on the origins of the pedagogical approach we now think of as a traditional martial arts program. In fact, as you'll hear, it's a Western idea from the modernist way of thinking.If you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now and enjoy the show.---Find the Naihanchi Project: Facebook: facebook.com/naihanchiproject/YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC21N7Ijp_uq8dok6CKxpO7Q---Produced by Micah PeacockIntro Theme by Micah PeacockOutro Music is Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

To end season 2 with a bang, my guest today is Stuart Armstrong, who is well known in the sports science and skill acquisition community through his podcast, "The Talent Equation." Which is highly recommended.Stuart thinks of himself as a "pracademic" -- a practitioner with an academic background focused on the practical application of the science of coaching to real-life coaching. We've touched on the constraints-led approach to motor learning quite a bit throughout seasons 1 and 2, but only in a cursory sense. In this episode, Stuart walks us through more specific ways we can use the constraints-led approach to improve our martial arts training.One of the main breakthrough concepts here I want to direct your attention toward is that Stuart repositions skill development NOT as knowledge transfer from instructor to student but as an adaptation to environmental stress. In other words, skill is developed in sufficiently *representative* practice environments the same way that muscle grows in response to progressively heavier weight loads from session to session. But in the case of martial arts skills, the load is not weight but instead challenge to the perceptual system, i.e. your ability to read an opponent, manipulate distance, and properly time your attacks and counters.I'm extremely excited to share this interview with you. It's challenging, information-dense, and worthy of multiple listens -- which is why I saved it to cap off season 2.As always, if you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher right now and enjoy the ride!P.S. The teaching article that I wrote, referenced in the show: https://www.maonrails.com/blog/how-an-ancient-greek-philosopher-can-help-you-make-killers-on-the-mat/---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer---Where to find Stuart Armstrong and check out his work!Website: https://www.thetalentequation.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stu_arm---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Les Bubka, a thoughtful karate instructor out of England and a contemporary of Iain Abernethy.Les employs a different approach to teaching karate that he calls the "inverted pyramid," a way to teach minimal techniques to beginners, grow their technique base as they progress through the intermediate stages of training, but then narrow their focus again as they become advanced into the black belt grades. This leads into his very learner-centered approach to training karate, allowing his students the freedom to find out how karate techniques work for them instead of forcing them to master a single formally "correct" way of doing things -- and construct their own style of karate in that process.So if you're interested to learn more about how this training approach works, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer---Where to find Les and check out his work! Website: https://lesbubka.wordpress.com/YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/user/shinaii---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Today BJJ black belt Jestin Icasiano returns once again to discuss getting back into training after a long break. Coronavirus has caused a lot of us to have spotty or no training over the last year, and many of us are just now getting back into the swing of things. We talk about what to keep in mind so you don't hurt yourself or burn out too quickly. We also talk about what's working for us in terms of diet and supplemental exercise, which can help ease the process.So if you're excited to listen, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now.---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Master Greg Koval, a 6th dan black belt in taekwondo and BJJ purple belt.In this episode, we compare and contrast different training styles across the spectrum, debate the merits of traditional training, and find common ground between new and old methodologies. Greg is a veteran instructor with diverse martial arts experience, so no matter who you are, he has something of value to offer.So if you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now.---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer--- Where to find Master GregYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCh5-5RJmb96cYOH8lgykHswWebsite: https://www.kovaltaekwondo.com/---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Matt Thornton: a 4th degree black in BJJ, founder of Straight Blast Gym international, and an influential thinker in the world of martial arts training methodology.In this episode, Matt talks about the concept of "aliveness" in training, and how you can start to train with aliveness immediately, even as a total beginner. He also explains why he does not believe there is any such that as "advanced techniques" and what that means for curriculum design.Whether you're a traditional or modern martial artist, I'm confident there's something here for you to learn. And if you've struggled to understand how to teach with aliveness without resorting to all-out free sparring, you definitely don't want to miss this episode.So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer---Where to find Matt ThorntonSBGi Website: https://www.straightblastgym.com/Personal Website: https://mattthornton.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliveness_ape/---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Mo, a two-time national collegiate sparring champion in taekwondo for Cornell University. He also operates a sparring-only taekwondo club.In this episode, we explore how Mo structures training and promotions without using formal methods like poomsae (which are kata) and one-steps. Instead, he takes the extra curriculum space this affords him and builds his taekwondo into a robust striking program.This episode is definitely of interest to traditional martial artists, but there's a lot here for modern martial artists as well. So if you're excited to listen, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer--- Find Mo!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mokwondo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mokwondo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLb7LXvya5hE2Z9kKgYP1Q/videos?view_as=subscriberWebsite: https://www.mokwondo.com---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning or instagram.com/combatlearning If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

In this episode, Mike Massie combines his knowledge of curriculum design and business development to show why you should implement a rotating curriculum and how to do it. Properly applied, a rotating curriculum makes your life as an instructor easier while driving greater business value to your students.Mike is well known for the business resources he has produced. Stay tuned til the end to find out how you can get a discount on them.So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now.---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer---Mike Massie on how to get his resources at a discount:"The eBook Version of Small Dojo Big Profits - Get any package for 50% off using discount code LOCKDOWN2020 at checkout:https://small-dojo-big-profits.com/Every Book and Title I Sell On Amazon - They've all been marked down, most by 50%. Find them all here:https://geni.us/massieMy Private Coaching Group and Website - Get all the ads, marketing materials, dozens of hours of video courses, hundreds of articles, and the private online coaching group for 50% off. Use discount code LOCKDOWN2020 at checkout to get 50% off:https://martialartsbusinessu.com/register/premium-coaching/All My Other Products and Courses - Again, get any package for 50% off using discount code LOCKDOWN2020 at checkout:https://martialartssalesbook.com/https://martialartsmarketingbook.com/http://startingasummerdaycamp.com/http://afterschoolkarateprogram.com/ "---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Dr. Robert Rosenthal, an eminent psychologist and researcher and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. He's best known for his work in researcher and teacher expectancy effects, known more commonly as the Pygmalion effect.In this episode, Professor Rosenthal explains how teacher expectations on their students affect how well those students perform. We also explore how scientific research works and how anyone, even you, could design, execute, and publish a scientific paper.This episode might be gut punch to many instructors. And if it isn't, it probably ought to be. So if your interest is piqued, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer--- Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning or instagram.com/combatlearning If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

In bonus episode 3, I look at Dr. Rob Gray's Perception Action Podcast episode 323 for wisdom on how to approach economy of motion, or efficiency of movements, from the viewpoint of the constraints-led approach to motor learning. This is very counter-intuitive to how martial artists have traditionally approached developing more efficient movements, but research seems to show that it works much better than the traditional approach.Perception & Action Podcast Ep. 323: https://perceptionaction.com/323/Reference articles:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16182938/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640414.2012.671533?journalCode=rjsp20&---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer--- Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning or instagram.com/combatlearning/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Iain Abernethy, a well-known expert on practical karate training and kata application, and an advocate of traditional martial arts practice.In this episode, Iain presents his own view of kata as a process of 4 inextricable stages:1. Solo Practice2. Functional Application3. Principle-based Partner Practice4. Live Partner Practice or "Kata-based" SparringWhile most other traditional martial artists view kata as a solo exercise that must be translated into practical techniques, Iain sees solo practice, application, and sparring as all one and the same process entailed by the kata system.Iain also explains what "kata-based sparring" is, why he hates one step sparring, and the necessity of bringing modern training methods into traditional martial arts practice.No matter who you are, this episode is simmering over with interesting and helpful discussion. So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Where to find Iain...Instagram: https://instagram.com/iainabernethyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/practicalkatabunkaiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iainabernethy/Website: https://iainabernethy.co.uk/ --- Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Steve Kwan, co-host of the BJJ Mental Models podcast and a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt.In this episode, Steve reveals how the universal principles from the so-called "Lean Startup Methodology" can vastly enhance not only your ability as an instructor but your your ability to do self-directed learning, too.This episode has very unique subject matter and is a blast to think about. So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Where to find Steve...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JMczv6cufhxjeq2D8ANjQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjjmentalmodelsWebsite: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ --- Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Craig Douglas, an interdisciplinary defensive training instructor operating globally under the ShivWorks brand, specializing in meshing wrestling-based combatives with close quarters shooting.In this episode, Craig unpacks what it means to take an "andragogical" approach to teaching coursework and why its a more effective way to help students learn. He also explains why he believes instructors actually coach their students too much -- a phenomenon born out of traditional pedagogy that is not optimal for an andragogical approach.This episode might just turn your concept of good instruction upside down. So if you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Where to find Craig...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivworks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShivWorks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivworks_and_alumni/ Website: https://www.shivworks.com/ --- Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Ben from Redbeard Combatives, a 2nd degree black belt in BJJ in the Carlson Gracie lineage and an experienced trainer for both the U.S. Government and Private Security sectors.In this episode, Ben draws on his 15+ years conducting trainings to reveal the potential weaknesses of what's often called "real world experience" -- and how proper training environments can fill in the gaps there.This episode is challenging to conventional wisdom in the reality-based self-defense and military combatives world...but listen to his points carefully. Now, if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---Where to find Ben...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeard_combatives/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_NR-HV07TFRhpn4hjeRSgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbeardcombatives/Website: https://www.redbeardcombatives.com/---Thank you so much for listening!If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Ward Hiney, a self-defense instructor at Endeavor Defense & Fitness and a Krav Maga black belt.In this episode we discuss why combat sports are not bad for self-defense. In fact, we go a step further and argue that combat sports are better for self-defense than standard traditional martial arts and "reality-based" self-defense training, even potentially for weapons defense.This is another toe-stepper, and I know it's a controversial opinion, but hear out Ward's argument. So if you're excited to jump in, hit that subscribe button on your podcatcher now.---Join the CLP Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---How to contact Ward Hiney...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ward4SelfProtectionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hesedmedia/---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor?If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Jestin Icasiano, a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt and instructor under Tony Pacenski.In this episode we explore the power and importance of self-guided learning and discuss the phenomenon of BJJ purple belts going "ronin."This episode will step on some of your toes, but I'm not sorry. If you're excited to jump in, hit subscribe on your podcatcher now!---Join the CLP Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor?If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or your favor favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Master Thomas Huskey, a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo under the Kukkiwon. He is VP of Operations for the NC TKD Federation and the founder of Cyber Taekwondo.In this episode we talk about State Governing Bodies and how they can help coach and student development in the martial arts, with emphasis on the importance of continuing education for coaches. We also talk about how Olympic taekwondo isn't actually a game of flippy kicks and why you should reassess it.This episode covers a lot of ground and might challenge you in unexpected ways. So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now.---Join the CLP Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---How to contact Thomas Huskey...NCTKD Facebook: www.facebook.com/nctkd/Cyber TKD Website: cybertaekwondo.com ---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor?If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or your favor favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Bruce Hoyer, Head Coach at the Next Edge MMA Academy and an innovator in BJJ practice design.In this episode we talk about his unique "flipped classroom model" approach to running BJJ classes and designing curriculum as well as how coaches can use technology to enhance their training programs.The material in this episode is a lot of fun to think about. So if you're excited to jump in, hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcatcher.---Join the CLP Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---How to contact Bruce Hoyer...Website: nextedgeacademy.comYouTube: youtube.com/user/nextedgeacademy---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor?If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or your favor favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Dr. Rob Gray, the associate professor and program chair of human engineering at Arizona State University. He's also the host of my favorite show, the Perception & Action Podcast.In this episode we talk about the role of vision in motor control and how you can harness the power of the Constraints-led Approach to Motor Learning to improve your martial arts training.This one is packed full of useful information. So if you're excited to dive in, hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcatcher.---Join the CLP Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---How to contact Rob Gray...Website: perceptionaction.comTwitter: @ShakeyWaitsInstagram: facebook.com/perceptionactionpodcast/---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at [email protected] or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor?If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or your favor favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe