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The Sonny Brown Breakdown

The Reverse Classroom, Skill Acquisition & Submeta With Lachlan Giles

Apr 19, 2022
Lachlan Giles, jiu-jitsu instructor, discusses the reverse classroom model for teaching, skill acquisition in grappling, and the launch of Submeta. Topics include personalized learning, contextual training, and the advantages of tailored content creation. The conversation also touches on optimizing class time efficiency and the future developments of the online learning platform.
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Quick takeaways

  • Utilizing the reverse classroom model for jiu-jitsu training by having students watch videos before class and shaping their training based on personal interests.
  • Importance of balancing general curriculum with personalized instruction in jiu-jitsu classes to cater to diverse skill levels and learning styles.

Deep dives

Lachlan Giles discusses teaching experiments and new online learning sites

Lachlan Giles, a top jiu-jitsu athlete, discusses his coaching methods after placing third at the ADCC Absolute Division. He explores teaching using the reverse classroom model and his focus on personalized learning. Giles introduces his new online learning platform, Sub-Meter, designed to offer structured courses for varying skill levels.

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