Season 4

May 5, 2023

CLP37 - From 0 to 1: The First Month of Adopting CLA for Jiu Jitsu & …

Pedro Sierra is a BJJ black belt instructor, kickboxing coach, and owner of Sierra MMA in Utah. But more importantly, Pedro is a normal guy just like you who teaches and trains martial arts. Unlike most teachers, however, he ...

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March 13, 2023

CLP36 - Task Simplification & Representative Learning Tools for Judo …

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 …

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Feb. 17, 2023

CLP35 - Harnessing the Power of "Differential Learning" for Martial A…

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 encompa...

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Feb. 16, 2023

CLP34 - The "Two Factor Model" of Strength & Conditioning for Martial…

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 ...

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Dec. 23, 2022

CLP33 - A Constraints-Led Approach to Swordplay w/ Bryant Coston & Se…

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 t...

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Nov. 8, 2022

CLP32 - The "Environment Design Principles": A Constraints-Led Approa…

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 lea...

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Oct. 18, 2022

CLP31 - "Drilling is a Waste of Time": A Purely Ecological Jiu Jitsu …

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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