From strict dress codes to freedom of choice, uniforms touch on issues of tradition, control, accessibility, and identity. Some see uniform policies as essential for preserving tradition and creating community. In contrast, others view them as financial barriers,...
I talk to Luke Martin from Sydney West Martial Arts, Luke has been on the podcast several times before, and this marks ten years since he began his journey of bringing the world-class Danaher grappling system to his gym in Penrith. We discuss his team’s recent...
I talk to Andy from School of Grappling and Greg Souders from Standard Jiu-Jitsu about the ecological approach to teaching grappling. We explore the theory and practice of this method, discussing experience, perception, and consciousness. Andy focuses on phenomenology...
I talk to Andy from School of Grappling about the rising trend of the ecological approach in BJJ coaching and its implications in comparisons to his ideas of embodied grappling. We explore the interplay between culture, coaching methods, and individual motivation in...
I talk to Scott Sievewright, who discusses his ecological approach to coaching martial arts. He emphasises the importance of live, unscripted sparring from day one to build skills, arguing that traditional techniques taught in isolation don’t effectively...
