Automatic Grappling Ep. 5: Conceptual Learning vs. Techniques

In the fifth and final episode of Automatic Grappling, Cal McDonald explains the balance between conceptual learning and technique-driven learning. Topics include: adaptability of movements in grappling, navigating movement exchanges, reducing cognitive load through precommitment, understanding predictable opponent responses, and the concept of alignment in grappling.

Email Cal:
cal.mcdonald@hotmail.com

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https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-foundations/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Predictable Pesponses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/

• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/

• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/

• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/

• Precommitments
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/precommitments/

• You Are What You Train
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/

• Layers of Strategy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy/

• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/

• Shuhari
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/

• The Map Is Not the Territory
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/

• Zone of Genius
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/
  
  
  

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