My guest today is Mo, a two-time national collegiate sparring champion in taekwondo for Cornell University. He also operates a sparring-only taekwondo club.In this episode, we explore how Mo structures training and promotions without using formal methods like poomsae (which are kata) and one-steps. Instead, he takes the extra curriculum space this affords him and builds his taekwondo into a robust striking program.This episode is definitely of interest to traditional martial artists, but there's a lot here for modern martial artists as well. So if you're excited to listen, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer--- Find Mo!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mokwondo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mokwondo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLb7LXvya5hE2Z9kKgYP1Q/videos?view_as=subscriberWebsite: https://www.mokwondo.com---Thank you so much for listening!  If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning or instagram.com/combatlearning If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

In this episode, Mike Massie combines his knowledge of curriculum design and business development to show why you should implement a rotating curriculum and how to do it. Properly applied, a rotating curriculum makes your life as an instructor easier while driving greater business value to your students.Mike is well known for the business resources he has produced. Stay tuned til the end to find out how you can get a discount on them.So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now.---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer---Mike Massie on how to get his resources at a discount:"The eBook Version of Small Dojo Big Profits - Get any package for 50% off using discount code LOCKDOWN2020 at checkout:https://small-dojo-big-profits.com/Every Book and Title I Sell On Amazon - They've all been marked down, most by 50%. Find them all here:https://geni.us/massieMy Private Coaching Group and Website - Get all the ads, marketing materials, dozens of hours of video courses, hundreds of articles, and the private online coaching group for 50% off. Use discount code LOCKDOWN2020 at checkout to get 50% off:https://martialartsbusinessu.com/register/premium-coaching/All My Other Products and Courses - Again, get any package for 50% off using discount code LOCKDOWN2020 at checkout:https://martialartssalesbook.com/https://martialartsmarketingbook.com/http://startingasummerdaycamp.com/http://afterschoolkarateprogram.com/ "---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Dr. Robert Rosenthal, an eminent psychologist and researcher and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. He's best known for his work in researcher and teacher expectancy effects, known more commonly as the Pygmalion effect.In this episode, Professor Rosenthal explains how teacher expectations on their students affect how well those students perform. We also explore how scientific research works and how anyone, even you, could design, execute, and publish a scientific paper.This episode might be gut punch to many instructors. And if it isn't, it probably ought to be. So if your interest is piqued, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer--- Thank you so much for listening!  If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning or instagram.com/combatlearning If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah PeacockOutro Music: Synergy by Juche Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

In bonus episode 3, I look at Dr. Rob Gray's Perception Action Podcast episode 323 for wisdom on how to approach economy of motion, or efficiency of movements, from the viewpoint of the constraints-led approach to motor learning. This is very counter-intuitive to how martial artists have traditionally approached developing more efficient movements, but research seems to show that it works much better than the traditional approach.Perception & Action Podcast Ep. 323: https://perceptionaction.com/323/Reference articles:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16182938/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640414.2012.671533?journalCode=rjsp20&---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/transfer--- Thank you so much for listening!  If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning or instagram.com/combatlearning/ Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Iain Abernethy, a well-known expert on practical karate training and kata application, and an advocate of traditional martial arts practice.In this episode, Iain presents his own view of kata as a process of 4 inextricable stages:1. Solo Practice2. Functional Application3. Principle-based Partner Practice4. Live Partner Practice or "Kata-based" SparringWhile most other traditional martial artists view kata as a solo exercise that must be translated into practical techniques, Iain sees solo practice, application, and sparring as all one and the same process entailed by the kata system.Iain also explains what "kata-based sparring" is, why he hates one step sparring, and the necessity of bringing modern training methods into traditional martial arts practice.No matter who you are, this episode is simmering over with interesting and helpful discussion. So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Where to find Iain...Instagram: https://instagram.com/iainabernethyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/practicalkatabunkaiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iainabernethy/Website: https://iainabernethy.co.uk/ --- Thank you so much for listening!  If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.    Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah Peacock Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Steve Kwan, co-host of the BJJ Mental Models podcast and a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt.In this episode, Steve reveals how the universal principles from the so-called "Lean Startup Methodology" can vastly enhance not only your ability as an instructor but your your ability to do self-directed learning, too.This episode has very unique subject matter and is a blast to think about. So if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Where to find Steve...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JMczv6cufhxjeq2D8ANjQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjjmentalmodelsWebsite: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ --- Thank you so much for listening!  If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.    Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah Peacock Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Craig Douglas, an interdisciplinary defensive training instructor operating globally under the ShivWorks brand, specializing in meshing wrestling-based combatives with close quarters shooting.In this episode, Craig unpacks what it means to take an "andragogical" approach to teaching coursework and why its a more effective way to help students learn. He also explains why he believes instructors actually coach their students too much -- a phenomenon born out of traditional pedagogy that is not optimal for an andragogical approach.This episode might just turn your concept of good instruction upside down. So if you're excited to jump in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter --- Where to find Craig...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivworks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShivWorks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivworks_and_alumni/ Website: https://www.shivworks.com/ --- Thank you so much for listening!  If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.    Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode! ---Produced by Micah Peacock Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Ben from Redbeard Combatives, a 2nd degree black belt in BJJ in the Carlson Gracie lineage and an experienced trainer for both the U.S. Government and Private Security sectors.In this episode, Ben draws on his 15+ years conducting trainings to reveal the potential weaknesses of what's often called "real world experience" -- and how proper training environments can fill in the gaps there.This episode is challenging to conventional wisdom in the reality-based self-defense and military combatives world...but listen to his points carefully. Now, if you're excited to dive in, hit the subscribe button on your podcatcher now!---Join the Combat Learning Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---Where to find Ben...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeard_combatives/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_NR-HV07TFRhpn4hjeRSgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbeardcombatives/Website: https://www.redbeardcombatives.com/---Thank you so much for listening!If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning. Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor? If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton! Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Ward Hiney, a self-defense instructor at Endeavor Defense & Fitness and a Krav Maga black belt.In this episode we discuss why combat sports are not bad for self-defense. In fact, we go a step further and argue that combat sports are better for self-defense than standard traditional martial arts and "reality-based" self-defense training, even potentially for weapons defense.This is another toe-stepper, and I know it's a controversial opinion, but hear out Ward's argument. So if you're excited to jump in, hit that subscribe button on your podcatcher now.---Join the CLP Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---How to contact Ward Hiney...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ward4SelfProtectionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hesedmedia/---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor?If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

My guest today is Jestin Icasiano, a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt and instructor under Tony Pacenski.In this episode we explore the power and importance of self-guided learning and discuss the phenomenon of BJJ purple belts going "ronin."This episode will step on some of your toes, but I'm not sorry. If you're excited to jump in, hit subscribe on your podcatcher now!---Join the CLP Newsletter now: combatlearning.com/newsletter---Thank you so much for listening! If you have any feedback, you can email me at josh@combatlearning.com or send me a message on facebook.com/combatlearning.Now real quick before I go -- can I ask you a huge favor?If you got value from this episode, leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or your favor favorite podcasting platform. So many shows pop up and fizzle out, and we're talking about stuff that almost nobody is talking about, so leaving us a review helps us a ton!Thanks in advance, and I'll see you on the next episode!---Produced by Micah Peacock Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe