Teach martial arts radically better using the ecological dynamics and constraints-led approach to training. Explore the little-known frontiers of skill adaptation, perceptual-motor learning, and performance science for combat sports such as jiu jitsu, taekwondo, kickboxing, karate, muay thai, and more.
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A New Theory of Striking, Part 2 [Thai Boxing] w/ Emil Fitoussy
We dive further into unpacking his ecological theory of striking: leading and countering.
Related to this episode…
My first convo with Emil…
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Right now, I’m taking Rob Gray’s How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.
Other premium articles include:
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* How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own (https://www.combatlearning.com/p/martial-arts-fundamentals-emerge-on-their-own)
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3 Sept 2026
A New Theory of Striking, Part 1 w/ Emil Fitoussy
Emil is back! We catch up on all his exciting academic developments, then we dive into unpacking his ecological theory of striking: leading and countering.
Related to this episode…
My first convo with Emil…
Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter.
It’s the best way to support the show, and you’ll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.
Right now, I’m taking Rob Gray’s How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.
Other premium articles include:
* How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill (https://www.combatlearning.com/p/how-manipulate-constraints-build-deep-skill)
* How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own (https://www.combatlearning.com/p/martial-arts-fundamentals-emerge-on-their-own)
* Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts Training (https://www.combatlearning.com/p/representative-learning-design-ma-training)
All that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It’s less than an open mat drop in fee per month!
Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music.
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17 Jul 2026
Boxing Combos are Information-Driven w/ Adam Haniver
Effective boxing combos can’t be taught. They emerge to solve striking-specific scoring problems as a function of interaction between opponents.
This is also why mitt work is useless for developing perceptual motor skill. We also discuss how even defense is an active process, like offense. This is why the constraints-led approach is the best way to facilitate rich information-driven practice via representative learning design and aliveness.
Great catching up with coach Adam Haniver from The Box Gathering (https://theboxgathering.com/)!
Related to our conversation…
You can also listen to our first episode from way back in 2022 here:
Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter.
It’s the best way to support the show, and you’ll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.
Right now, I’m taking Rob Gray’s How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.
Other premium articles include:
* How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill (https://www.combatlearning.com/p/how-manipulate-constraints-build-deep-skill)
* How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own (https://www.combatlearning.com/p/martial-arts-fundamentals-emerge-on-their-own)
* Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts Training (https://www.combatlearning.com/p/representative-learning-design-ma-training)
All that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It’s less than an open mat drop in fee per month!
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