Why problem solving is the best way to learn martial arts (or any skill) When it comes to learning martial arts, there are many different approaches that can be taken. Some people focus on memorizing forms and techniques, while others prioritize physical fitness and conditioning. However, we bel...

Coaches are often revered for their technical knowledge and experience in sports such as MMA and Grappling. However, there is a growing body of research in sports science that challenges the idea that coaches can outsmart the human body and how it self-organizes. This research suggests that coach...

In martial arts, the acquisition of skills is a complex process that goes beyond rote repetition and high repetition training, commonly known as "drilling." While drilling may be effective in embedding movements in the nervous system, relying solely on it limits an athlete's ability to adapt and ...

The world of martial arts has been long dominated by the belief that repetitive drilling leads to perfected techniques and muscle memory. However, this conventional wisdom is often contradicted by research and practices in the dynamic and complex sports of MMA, BJJ, and Kickboxing. In t...

Unlock the Power of Martial Arts with Effective Learning: The Myth of Muscle Memory The concept of ‘muscle memory’ has been around for centuries, with proponents believing that muscles can permanently store information and recall movements without conscious thought. While it is true that doing so...

Ask any coach or practitioner of Jiu-jitsu why they drill, and most will inevitably offer some typical rationales like ‘muscle memory’, ‘perfecting technique’ and the ‘importance of repetition’. And given these intuitions and beliefs, it’s unsurprising how much training time is allocated to drill...