BJJ Mental Models Ep. 260: Ecological Dynamics for Pragmatists, feat. Scott Sievewright
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Nov 27, 2023 Scott Sievewright, head coach at Primal MKE, shares his pragmatic take on ecological dynamics. Topics covered: eco vs traditional methods, embracing mistakes and bad habits, importance of culture and autonomy in skill development, reevaluating skill levels in sports, promoting independence and improvement, exploring the ecological approach to learning and perception.
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Eco Explained
- Ecological dynamics studies how we learn to act in the world, emphasizing relationships with our environment.
- It assumes direct perception and active learning, rejecting traditional isolated learning methods.
Old School Jiu Jitsu Class Structure
- Steve quantifies an example of old school Jiu Jitsu classes which involve random drills and copying technique demonstrations with an unresisting opponent, followed by open sparring.
- He notes open sparring isn't structured or designed to improve skills, and Jiu Jitsu training becomes a death match if not approached properly.
Training Ecologically as a Beginner
- Set micro-goals within rolls, focusing on objectives beyond winning.
- Identify problems in your game, as solutions often follow naturally.