Combat Learning Podcast
Combat Learning is about radically improving your teaching and learning capabilities as a martial artist – a unique podcast exploring the little-known frontiers of skill adaptation, perceptual-motor learning, and other aspects of human performance science for combat sports.
Recent Episodes
CLP36 - Task Simplification & Representative Learning Tools for Judo & Beyond w/ Cal Jones
March 13, 2023
Today I'm joined by Cal Jones, a 5th dan in Judo and one of the most qualified Judo coaches in the UK, especially Wales. In this episode, Cal Jones fills in some gaps with how to use the constraints-led approach for martial …
CLP35 - Harnessing the Power of "Differential Learning" for Martial Arts Training w/ Rob Gray
Feb. 17, 2023
Dr. Rob Gray returns today to talk to us about an exciting concept called the differential learning effect. The so-called "ecological approach" is often used synonymously with the Constraints-led Approach, but it also encomp…
CLP34 - The "Two Factor Model" of Strength & Conditioning for Martial Arts w/ Nick Delgadillo
Feb. 16, 2023
Today I'm joined by Nick Delgadillo, Starting Strength Coach, Head of Corporate Development at Starting Strength, and a lifelong martial artist. In this episode, Nick unpacks common misconceptions about strength training and…
CLP33 - A Constraints-Led Approach to Swordplay w/ Bryant Coston & Seneca Savoie
Dec. 23, 2022
Today I'm joined by Bryant Coston and Seneca Savoie, Historical European Martial Artists who specialize in coaching the sword at their club, Arena Weapon Arts. In this episode, Bryant and Seneca recount their journey from a …
CLP32 - The "Environment Design Principles": A Constraints-Led Approach to Martial Arts Deep Dive w/ Ian Renshaw
Nov. 8, 2022
Today I'm joined by Dr. Ian Renshaw, Associate Professor in Exercise & Nutrition Science at Queensland University of Technology at Brisbane. Professor Renshaw is a major researcher in the Constraints-led Approach to motor le…
CLP31 - "Drilling is a Waste of Time": A Purely Ecological Jiu Jitsu Program w/ Greg Souders
Oct. 18, 2022
Join the email list now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Today I'm joined by Greg Souders, a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the owner of an academy called Standard Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Greg reveals…
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Scalable Live Training (Redux): The Quick Notes Version of…
"Scalable Live Training" (SLT) is a methodology of practice design for martial arts that allows for live training to be safely used from day 1 of trainin…
What is the Difference Between Scalable Live Training & Po…
Positional sparring is consistent with the Scalable Live Training (SLT) methodology but tends to have a less flexible scope of practice. So wherea…
Introducing "Scalable Live Training": How (& Why) to Safe…
ATTN: Readers new to skill acquisition and/or ecological approaches:A vastly simplified and shorter version of this article can be found here. The p…