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Why Muscle Memory Isn't Real & Ecological vs. Rote Learning Debate w/ Jon & Scott (SSOF Ep 101)
Episode 101
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In this conversation, Jon Mackey and Scott Sievewright discuss the use of isolated practice and rote learning in combat sports.
They emphasize the importance of the fighter's relationship with their environment, opponent, and skill development.
They discuss the limitations of pad work and drilling, highlighting the importance of realistic and contextually rich training. Timestamps
00:00 Intro and Why Jon Hates My Reel
08:07 Different Perspectives on Direct Perception
21:07 The End Goal of Coaching
27:21 Issues in Combat Sport Coaching
31:49 Information Processing Theory
38:42 Coaching on a Continuum
41:09 Overzealousness in Coaching
42:41 The prevalence of rote repetition in learning environments
43:51 Creating the best learning environment for athletes
46:35 The use of kata and its relevance in MMA
48:50 The danger of focusing on idealized technique
49:15 The importance of understanding perception and action coupling
51:11 The debate around theoretical constructs in coaching
55:49 The limitations of pad work and the importance of context
57:18 The limitations of drilling and muscle memory
01:01:15 The effectiveness of pad work in certain contexts
01:08:22 The importance of live training and the limitations of drilling Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jon_mackey_/
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