Jestin Icasiano, BJJ black belt under Tony Pacenski, returns to the podcast to talk with me about how to train for multiple attackers. We talk about BJJ and multiple attackers as well as the overall best strategies available, which definitely requires striking.  --- Thank you so much for listening!   If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com 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 Peacock Outro Music: Synergy by Juche

Closing the Distance

CLP15 - How to Train for Multiple Attackers (with BJJ & Boxing) w/ Jestin Icasiano

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 Thornton SBGi 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 josh@combatlearning.com 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 Peacock Outro Music: Synergy by Juche

CLP14 - Aliveness is More Than Sparring w/ Matt Thornton

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=subscriber Website: https://www.mokwondo.com --- Thank you so much for listening!   If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com 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 Peacock Outro Music: Synergy by Juche

CLP13 - Sparring-only Taekwondo Club: Mokwondo w/ Mo

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/massie My 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 Peacock Outro Music: Synergy by Juche

CLP12 - Rotating Curriculum: Make Teaching Martial Arts Easier Without Sacrificing Quality w/ Mike Massie

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 josh@combatlearning.com 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 Peacock Outro Music: Synergy by Juche

CLP11 - How You're Stunting Your Students' Growth: The Pygmalion Effect w/ Robert Rosenthal

Welcome to the Combat Learning Podcast! This is  bonus episode 4 and will be the last bonus episode between season 1 and season 2. Fair warning: if you think any dissent from the broader narrative on coronavirus is science-denial, this episode is not for you. It isn't science denial, actually, but you're too sensitive to handle the content of this episode. Also fair warning, this episode is very raw and not very structured. My guest and I are upset at the state of the economy, especially the martial arts industry, and at the inconsistent messages from the government and media throughout the pandemic. And before slander and hate spreads about me anywhere, this podcast does not promote the idea that the coronavirus is fake or that people have not died because of it. It is real and people have died. Instead, we argue that the Focused Protection approach is superior to balancing all valid concerns surrounding health, life, freedom, and the economy. Moreover, we contend that the rhetoric and response during COVID-19 is inconsistent with our previous attitudes about comparable health crises. At some point, I think I referred to the Great Barrington Declaration as the Barringer Declaration. I don't know why I got this wrong because I read the Declaration and I do have it linked in the show notes for you. I also have a link to an interview with the World Health Organization's David Nabarro. In this interview, he advocates for a middle ground that is functionally the same as the Focused Protection approach. --- Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer --- The Great Barrington Declaration https://gbdeclaration.org/ Three Experts Debate Public Health Response to COVID-19 (sponsored by Johns Hopkins University) https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4263 WHO's David Nabarro Advocates for Middle Path: Focused Protection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8oH7cBxgwE&feature=youtu.be&t=915

[Bonus #4] Martial Arts Gyms Should Reopen & Stay Open

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 josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning or instagram.com/combatlearning/

[Bonus #3] Teaching Efficiency & Economy of Motion for Martial Arts: A Different Approach

In bonus episode 2 of season 1, Jestin Icasiano from CLP04 returns to talk with me about different philosophies that can help or hinder your training longevity. Anyone who has trained for a few years knows that combat sports really wear on your body, and oftentimes you end up injuring your body in ways that never heal as a result. The good news is that there is an approach to training that lets you enjoy martial arts into old age without destroying your body. (NOTE: this was originally recorded for a private group several years ago so some names are mentioned that won't make sense and the audio quality will be different than usual.) --- Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Thank you so much for listening!   If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com 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

[Bonus #2] Training Philosophies for Longevity vs Competition

Welcome to the Combat Learning Podcast! I'm your host, Josh Peacock. In this first supra-seasonal bonus episode, I have a discussion with my old buddy Jestin Icasiano from CLP04 about a meme some of you have probably seen before. In this meme, two groups of black belt martial artists are compared: the first, a motley group of soft-looking hobbyist tang soo do or taekwondo black belts; and the second, a tough group of world class BJJ fighters. The headline reads "There are 'black belts,' and there are black belts" -- suggesting that BJJ black belts are of far and above superior quality. While it is a meme, and thus mostly a joke, Jestin and I believe that apples are being compared to oranges here because we understand that this is reflective of a real belief among jiujitsu people. In other words, it's not just that the styles are different but that the examples are cherry picked, since there are tough, word class athletes in traditional martial arts like tang soo do and taekwondo, too. Whether your a BJJ athlete or a traditional martial artist, this is an interesting discussion you won't want to miss. So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now! (NOTE: this was originally recorded for a private group several years ago so some names are mentioned that won't make sense.) --- Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Thank you so much for listening!   If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com 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

[Bonus #1] "Real" BJJ Black Belts vs Traditional Martial Arts Black Belts

In this season capstone episode, find out when the Combat Learning Podcast will return, where it's headed, and my thoughts on season 1!

CLP Season 1 Capstone

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 Practice 2. Functional Application 3. Principle-based Partner Practice 4. Live Partner Practice or "Kata-based" Sparring While 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/iainabernethy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/practicalkatabunkai Facebook: 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 josh@combatlearning.com 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

CLP10 - Kata as a Process & the Importance of Modern Training Methods in Traditional Martial Arts w/ Iain Abernethy

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/UC3JMczv6cufhxjeq2D8ANjQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels Website: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ --- Thank you so much for listening!   If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com 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

CLP09 - How the Lean Startup Methodology Can Enhance Your Teaching & Learning Abilities w/ Steve Kwan

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 josh@combatlearning.com 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

CLP08 - Taking an "Andragogical Approach" to Combatives Training & the Phenomenon of Over-coaching w/ Craig Douglas

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-HV07TFRhpn4hjeRSg Facebook: 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 josh@combatlearning.com 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

CLP07 - The Problem with Real World Experience & Self-Defense Expertise w/ Ben from Redbeard Combatives

My guest today is Frank Mullis, a Matt Serra jiu-jitsu black belt, licensed counselor, pastor, and owner of the Milledgeville Academy of Mixed Martial Arts. In this episode, we talk about everything from different teaching styles and their effect on learning, to biases in martial arts, even to our present day masculinity crisis. Frank is an OG in the martial arts world and has a lot of perspective to offer. 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 Frank Mullis...  Website: http://trainwithmamma.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Serrabjjmville/ ---  Thank you so much for listening!  If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com 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

CLP06 - Different Teaching Styles & the Masculinity Crisis w/ Frank Mullis

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