

#51 - Beyond Eco! - Sony Sahota on bridging Ecological Psychology with an Active Inference Framework.
Jul 30, 2024
Sonny Sahota, a judo black belt and manager at Kensington Judo Club in Vancouver, dives deep into integrating Ecological Dynamics and the Active Inference Framework into martial arts coaching. He discusses how these theories enhance skill acquisition and practice design while balancing fatigue and motor learning. Sonny emphasizes the importance of understanding athletes’ individual narratives and emotional engagement, and he shares insights about tailored training approaches that break away from traditional methods, ultimately revolutionizing how coaches can foster athlete development.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Grappling Dynamics: Coaching Through Complexity
02:26 • 17min
Ecological Psychology in Sports Coaching
19:29 • 23min
Exploring Ecological Psychology and Martial Arts Training
42:07 • 23min
The Art of Judo: Complexity and Intuition
01:04:46 • 4min
Isolated Training and Athlete Mindset
01:08:59 • 19min
Understanding Affordances: A Relational Perspective
01:28:01 • 2min
Guiding Athletes in Ecological Psychology
01:29:45 • 3min
Navigating Injury and Learning Through Observation in Martial Arts
01:32:33 • 2min
Memory and Active Inference
01:34:27 • 4min
Active Inference in Martial Arts Training
01:38:36 • 9min