BJJ Mental Models Ep. 330: The Student's Guide to Eco, feat. Noah Shaffner & Greg Souders
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Mar 31, 2025 
This week features Noah Shaffner, a rising Jiu-Jitsu competitor trained under the constraints-led approach, and his coach, Greg Souders. They dive into innovative training methodologies that emphasize experiential learning and ecological dynamics. Noah shares his journey adapting to a game-based style, while Greg discusses the importance of using external cues for enhancing performance. Together, they explore redefining coaching relationships and fostering community within Jiu-Jitsu, advocating for a more organic approach to skill acquisition.
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Beginner's Luck
- Noah Shaffner began training at Standard Jiu-Jitsu in 2021, having randomly chosen it.
- He was unknowingly exposed to a constraints-led approach from the start.
Eco-Friendly Training
- Focus on brief game explanations and maximize live training time.
- Design tasks that create opposition and explore various grappling aspects.
Less is More
- Traditional Jiu-Jitsu lectures offer minimal skill development benefit.
- This same benefit can be achieved through concise cues before training.