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.