The Constraints Collective #41 Greg Souders
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Apr 15, 2025 
In a captivating discussion, Greg Souders, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and founder of Standard Jiu-Jitsu, shares his unique approach to grappling through Ecological Dynamics. He highlights the importance of individualized coaching strategies tailored to athlete needs. The conversation highlights milestones in skill acquisition and the influence of real-world challenges on training efficacy. Souders emphasizes lifelong learning in coaching, advocating for adaptability and curiosity to enhance athlete development. Prepare for insights that blend theory with practical application!
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Core Coaching Philosophy
- Greg Souders centers coaching on keeping the athlete-environment relationship coupled.
- He emphasizes maintaining resistance and context in practice to ensure skill transfer to performance.
Discovering Ecological Dynamics
- Greg transitioned from removing resistance in practice to embracing it after noticing skill transfer issues.
- He discovered Michael Turvey's work and other ecological dynamics literature which transformed his coaching approach.
Meaning of Resistance in Grappling
- Resistance in grappling is the opponent's active effort to counteract actions.
- This live, unscripted resistance is central and must be preserved for effective skill development.