The MOST Effective Way to Learn Jiu Jitsu ( Eco x Specific )
Summary
TLDRThis video script delves into the debate between drilling and ecological approaches in martial arts training. The speaker advocates for a balanced use of all training tools, including specific sparring, constraint-led training, and low-resistance drilling, to optimize technique development. They emphasize the importance of adapting training to individual weaknesses and the value of slow, reflective practice for technical discovery. The script also touches on the role of video study and journaling in enhancing understanding and retention of techniques.
Takeaways
- 🤼♂️ The ultimate goal of developing technique is to effectively use it against a highly skilled, fully resisting opponent under stress.
- 🛠️ It's not about choosing between drilling or ecological approach, but using a combination of all available training tools for optimal development.
- 🎯 Emphasizes the importance of using specific sparring or constraint-led training to develop an intuitive understanding of positions and techniques.
- 🔍 Specific sparring involves starting in a detailed scenario and adjusting the rules to target weaknesses and improve understanding.
- 📚 Discusses the value of not overloading students with information, allowing them to discover positions themselves for better retention.
- 🔄 Highlights the benefit of resetting after mistakes in constraint-led training to focus on and resolve specific issues effectively.
- 🧠 Mentions the importance of 'R&D' in martial arts training, where discovering the correct way to perform a move is as critical as refining an already known technique.
- 💡 Advocates for low-resistance drilling for detailed technical development, especially when physical training volume is high and recovery is needed.
- 🎥 Stresses the role of video study, journaling, and reflection in achieving 'aha' moments and major improvements in technique.
- 🤝 Introduces the concept of 'sweep and pass rotation' as a training method to encourage open game play and experimentation without the pressure of winning.
- 🚧 Suggests that while constraint-led training is beneficial, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution and should be part of a diverse training regimen.
Q & A
What is the main point of discussion in the video script?
-The main point of discussion is the comparison and analysis of different training methods in martial arts, specifically focusing on drilling, ecological approach or constraint-led training, and their effectiveness in developing techniques for real sparring situations.
What does the speaker believe is the ultimate end goal of developing a technique?
-The ultimate end goal, according to the speaker, is being able to use the technique against a highly skilled opponent who is resisting 100% under stress, such as in a tournament or sparring match.
What is the ecological approach or constraint-led training as mentioned in the script?
-The ecological approach or constraint-led training is a method where the focus is less on teaching specific positions or techniques and more on the 'games' played within a position, allowing students to spar within a position and develop an intuitive feeling for it.
What is the speaker's opinion on using only one type of training method?
-The speaker believes that using only one type of training method is suboptimal. Instead, they advocate for using a combination of all available tools, such as specific sparring, constraint-led training, less resistance drilling, watching competition footage, and more.
What does the speaker mean by 'specific sparring'?
-Specific sparring, as described by the speaker, involves starting in a very specific scenario and then adjusting the rules and parameters to target specific weaknesses or points of confusion for the practitioner.
How does the speaker view the role of information in learning a new position?
-The speaker believes in a balanced approach where students are allowed to discover positions themselves but are also guided with information when they struggle, providing context and aiding retention.
What is the advantage of constraint-led training or specific sparring according to the script?
-The advantage of constraint-led training or specific sparring is that it allows practitioners to constantly reset when they make a mistake, focusing on one problem at a time, which can lead to faster progress.
What are the two major variables in technique development that the speaker discusses?
-The two major variables discussed are 'R&D', which refers to the research and development of new techniques or understanding of correct movements, and 'physical overload', which pertains to the physical capacity to train and the potential for wear and tear on the body.
How does the speaker feel about less resistance drilling?
-The speaker has changed their opinion on less resistance drilling and now sees its value, especially for discovering fine details in techniques and for low-impact, high-volume training that can be beneficial for technical development without physical strain.
What role does video study, journaling, and reflection play in the speaker's training philosophy?
-Video study, journaling, and reflection play a significant role in the speaker's training philosophy as they can lead to 'aha' moments of understanding and discovery, which are critical for major improvements in technique.
What is the 'sweep and pass' training method mentioned by the speaker?
-The 'sweep and pass' method is an exercise where partners take turns sweeping and passing each other, allowing for a relaxed environment to try new techniques and ideas without the pressure of constant resistance.
Outlines
🤼♂️ The Debate on Drilling vs. Ecological Approach
The speaker begins by addressing the online discussions about drilling versus the ecological approach, also known as constraint-led training, in martial arts. They express their belief in the importance of using a variety of training methods to optimize technique development. The ultimate goal is to be able to apply techniques under high stress against a resisting opponent. The speaker emphasizes that neither drilling nor ecological training should be exclusively relied upon, but rather both should be part of a comprehensive training regimen. They also mention using other tools such as watching competition footage, instructional videos, and journaling to achieve a well-rounded skill set.
🧩 Developing Intuition and Knowledge in Positions
This paragraph delves into the specifics of constraint-led training, where the focus is on the 'game' played within a position rather than on the techniques themselves. The speaker shares their understanding of this approach, which encourages students to discover and retain techniques through their own experiences. They also discuss the concept of 'specific sparring,' which involves starting in a particular scenario and adjusting the rules to target specific weaknesses. The speaker believes that this method allows for rapid progress by continuously resetting and practicing mistakes, but acknowledges that it may not be as effective for 'R&D' (research and development) of new techniques or for managing physical overload in training.
🏋️♂️ Balancing Technical Development with Physical Demands
The speaker discusses the limitations of constraint-led training in terms of physical overload and the importance of low-resistance drilling for technical development, especially when the body is fatigued. They argue that while high-intensity sparring can lead to quick exhaustion, slow and deliberate practice allows for detailed exploration of techniques without excessive physical strain. The speaker also highlights the value of video study, journaling, and reflection in identifying key principles and making significant improvements in their game. They conclude by advocating for a mix of training methods, including specific sparring, drilling, and other techniques like 'sweep and pass' rotations, to maintain a balanced and effective training routine.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Drilling
💡Ecological Approach
💡Specific Sparring
💡Technique Development
💡High Stress
💡Resistance
💡R&D (Research and Development)
💡Physical Overload
💡Socratic Method
💡Video Study
💡Journaling
Highlights
The importance of being able to use techniques against a highly skilled, fully resisting opponent under stress.
The ultimate end goal of a position is its applicability in real sparring situations.
The necessity of using a combination of training tools rather than relying solely on one method.
The debate between drilling and ecological (constraint-led) training and the author's opinion on using both.
The explanation of constraint-led training focusing on games within a position rather than specific techniques.
The benefits of allowing students to discover techniques themselves through spar-based learning.
The author's personal approach to specific sparring, adjusting rules and parameters to target weaknesses.
The concept of not overloading students with information to allow for self-discovery in positions.
The balance between allowing discovery and providing guidance to avoid redundancy in learning.
The advantage of specific training in allowing for constant resets and focused practice on mistakes.
The limitations of specific training in terms of R&D (research and development) of techniques.
The role of physical overload in training routines and its impact on technique development.
The author's change of perspective on the value of low-resistance drilling for technique refinement.
The use of slow-motion drilling as a method for detailed technical development without physical strain.
The importance of video study, journaling, and reflection in achieving 'aha' moments in training.
The concept of 'sweep and pass' training as a way to relax and explore techniques without the pressure of winning.
The idea that constraint-led training is not inherently bad, but should be part of a mixed training approach.
The encouragement for practitioners to use a combination of training methods for optimal improvement.
Transcripts
so I see a lot of people online nowadays
talking pretty negatively about drilling
a lot of people are discussing uh
constraint Le training or some people
refer to it as the ecological approach
so I wanted to give my general opinions
both around drilling the ecological
approach in my kind of views on what the
best way to optimize developing
technique and your training is so before
getting into the specifics on the pros
and cons of different types of training
formats I want to talk about the core
Bedrock of what you're trying to do when
you develop technique in my opinion the
ultimate end goal of a position is being
able to use it versus a highly skilled
opponent who's resisting 100% under
stress meaning in a tournament or in a
sparring match if you can just drill and
talk about a technique but you can't
actually use it then in some sense you
don't have a true depth of understanding
so all of the different training types I
talk about from here on out we'll be
discussing what is the best way to
optimize getting your yourself to a
point that you can use the techniques
and positions under high stress in real
sparring so up front a lot of people are
debating between drilling versus
ecological approach versus specific
sparring uh in my opinion the ultimate
thing is to use all of the tools in Your
Arsenal it is not a question of should
you do ecological training or drilling
you should use both and I'm going to
talk about the pros and cons of each one
but locking yourself into this is how I
train is in my opinion a subop optimal
way to do it you want to get to the
point that you can use techniques in
positions versus a fully resisting
opponent under high stress so I will use
specific sparring or constraint Le
training I will use resistan less
drilling I will use watching competition
footage I will use washing
instructionals I will use journaling I
will use all tools in my Arsenal to
accomplish that goal and I don't think
that only using one of those will be the
best way to maximize your improvement
all right so first off let's get into
discussing the constraint Le training or
specific sparring or the ecological
approach so um I don't deeply understand
everything that is being referred to as
the ecological approach I just talked to
my friend Andress who's a big fan of it
and we had a long conversation about it
so I'll do my best to reflect as I
understand it feel free to comment if
you think there's more Nuance that I
missed so a lot of people are referring
to constraint Le training is kind of
less focused on showing positions or
techniques more focused on games you
play in a position so for example if you
start in xard you could make a game like
okay I want to off-balance my opponent
and get make them put their hands on the
mat and my opponent wants to try to keep
their balance and get out without going
too involved into the specific details
of the position you allow the student to
kind of Spar in the position and kind of
develop a general intuitive feeling that
helps them discover things and helps
them retain things better because they
discovered it themselves in my opinion
that is an extremely great way to
develop knowledge in a position um I
think to me personally what I've always
referred to as specific sparring is
actually that right so I think there's
somewhat of a semantics thing going on
with what you refer to as specific
sparring for some people specific
sparring is as simple as start and mount
and try to get out but for me specific
sparring is starting in an extremely
specific scenario and then adjusting the
rules and the parameters of what doing
to try to Target spots that I feel I'm
weak so for example if I'm in Mount and
I'm trying to hold my opponent down and
I'm trying to go for a submission and I
notice they keep getting on their
shoulder I might rewind the position and
go wait a second can you start here with
this hand position and Spar from here
and I want you to try as hard as you can
to get onto your shoulders right and
I'll kind of like real time in the
specific sparring stop pause with my
partner and adjust the positions and
constantly re evaluate what we're doing
and I can set all sorts of different
parameters in the specific sparring
because of course we can say Mount but
then there's mount with your opponent
already on their side there's mount with
you having a crossface mount with you
having two double underhooks on their
arms and I'm going to mix and match all
those together to try to clear up the
confusion points that I have when I'm in
the mount position and that is somewhat
subjective because each person has
different points that they're confused
on so I'm trying to use all of that
specific specific training to uh to
Target my weaknesses and lacks of
understanding so some people will refer
to that as specific sparing some people
call that constraint L training to me
it's objectively the same idea another
idea with this that people often talk
about is if you're teaching in running a
class is the idea of not giving your
students too much information to
overload them so that they can discover
the position themself um I use this all
the time but I don't think it's a black
and white thing I think there's gray
area um if if I have someone start in
spider guard for example uh I do think
there's a utility in having them start
there and letting them spar with no
advice in discovering the position fors
that being said I do think at a certain
point it's a bit redundant to force them
to reinvent the wheel so I will allow
them discover the positions but when
they struggle for a bit I might go hey
if you grab that sleeve uh and hold it
like this it'll be harder for them to
Loop and that kind of allows them to
struggle and then when I give them an
answer it gives them context and it does
stick with them better so I don't think
you have to be black and white about
give them no information or you know
give them all the information um I
certainly think overloading people with
tons of technique info before getting
sparring the position is definitely
detrimental so I do like the idea of
getting into some form of resistance uh
very early another great thing with
specific training or constraint Le
training is that it allows you to
constantly reset when you make a mistake
if I'm in a match and I'm trying to
learn spider guard and I mess up
immediately and then they put me in side
control and I spend the rest of the
match in side control I can't really
learn much about the spider guard so
every time you mess up you get to go
back and repeat and that consistency
staying on one problem I think makes it
much easier to progress fast so now I
want to talk about two other major
variables in your development that I
think specific training or constraint Le
training can be slightly less effective
than some other forms of training for
developing the two big factors that you
have to consider
one I just refer to is R&D and the other
one is physical overload on your
training routine like how much can you
physically work out in a week so
regarding R&D what I mean by that is
there's really two types of skill in a
sport so one type of skill is like if
you take for example something like pool
I generally understand the idea in pool
of where I'm supposed to hit the Q ball
and where I'm supposed to hit the ball
to put it in a pocket uh but I cannot do
it it's there's a fine-tuning of being
able to precisely do the thing you know
you want to do that is a form of skill
but there's another kind of maybe
knowledge is a better word for it and
that is knowing where to put your hand
to do a specific type of technique and
when you're developing your Jiu-Jitsu a
lot of times you won't know what the
right move is right so if I'm developing
a new technique I don't know if I should
put my hand here if I should put it
there I can watch an instructional but
maybe they left some info out so a lot
of my training time isn't necessarily to
refine and already perfected move it is
to actually discover what is the correct
way to do the move so that is a slightly
different thing but it is very critical
because most of your big progress in
your development will be from the R&D
component increasing your knowledge base
of knowing where to be at certain times
it's not just about being able to do the
thing it's about discovering what the
thing you need to do actually is and
that is another thing that I think more
drilling can be useful for and I'll get
into that in a second keep in mind that
most of my career I've been very
negative on resistan less drilling I was
always big on specific sparring for
developing because you need to have that
full resistance to learn but I've
actually changed my opinion on this a
bit more recently another point that I
think constraint Le training can limit
with is the idea of physical overload if
I'm starting in a position and sparring
in a position it can be very intense and
often sometimes more intense than normal
sparring because you keep Rel looping a
position and don't have rest periods
because you keep going back to the same
spot so because of that if I'm trying to
discover what is the best way to finish
this ankle lock for example um sometimes
just sparring over and over and over
there in an hour I can completely wear
myself out especially if I'm doing
something physical like working on my
torandoo pass and often the reason the
tond pass isn't working is some
extremely fine-tuned small thing like
grabbing the pants on the outside so
their leg can't Loop over or the angle
of my shoulder trajectory when I'm going
in and if I just repeat cycle sparring
in that position over and over and over
I have done that for decades and
positions and put so much wear and tear
on my body and ultimately what made the
big difference was the discovery of one
or two small but major details and
that's where sometimes constraint Le
training doesn't elicit that detail as
much sometimes to develop on a tond
actually going very very slow with my
partner telling them to basically do no
resistance and I start in the position
and I can tell them freeze okay I'm
gonna tondo here super slow motion and I
can kind of feel like okay can you
resist now here can you do this and it's
extremely slow and easy on my body and
what that does is on days that I'm
overloaded in my training I can actually
get like two hours of effective
technical development at a low Pace that
allows my body to recover so I can still
strength Trin later in the day or do
hard rounds later in the day or push the
following day sometimes only doing the
sparring format can actually diminish
your body and then you don't have the
you don't get enough training volume to
make the technical discoveries so that's
where I find that having that lower
resistance drilling again it depends on
how you define low resistance drilling I
kind of do it more in like a Socratic
method where I'm sitting there and
having conversation with my partner and
testing and feeling ideas and and going
slow with it it's it's not the same
thing as brain off taking a technique
from an instructional and drilling it
1,000 times without any thought I do
think that's basically useless um the
only benefit I could maybe say with
something like that is if you're closer
to a tournament and you want to Peak
your cardio it could be beneficial to
high rep drill a technique you do a
bunch to get your heart rate really high
in a safer way than normal sparring cuz
sometimes normal sparring really close
to a turn
uh you know Randomness can happen you
can get an injury or something but if I
try to drill my tond as many times as I
possibly can in 3 minutes that can burn
my cardio out in a safe way and sharpen
a move that I already know but again
that's different than developing the
technique that's more uh pushing for
endurance and explosivity in the
position and I think this also ties into
another major component of my training
which is using video study and using
journaling and notes and reflection
right so again I feel most of your major
Improvement in your game will come when
you have those aha moments right and
that doesn't necessarily result from
tons of hours of training sometimes you
can get that aha moment in the first 30
minutes of training instead of 5 years
and if I can get it in the first 30
minutes I will always take that so a lot
of the major developments in my game
have been from watching competition
footage and reflecting and thinking in
journaling on positions things like the
idea of foot denial when I pass the
guard understanding that the main
priority is to deflect the feet to
finish or the idea of chest to back when
doing a bolo or the idea of chest to
chest pressure to keep the shoulder
blades pin these are things that didn't
necessarily occur to me in sparring it
was taking time to reflect after the
fact and think things like what must be
true for me to have the back well do I
have the back without hooks I absolutely
can but can I have the back with no
connection to their back with my torso
no technically I can't so things like
that they can actually distill out these
core principles to help guide the rest
of your training and that's where things
like slower training slower lower
resistance training can be very
beneficial for helping to still those
things out because it's almost like you
can have a realtime Socratic
conversation with yourself while having
a partner there to kind of test and feel
out your hypotheses right so that being
said I'm not saying that the straint Le
training or is bad it's I think most
people probably need a lot more of it
right but what I'm saying is also don't
take this mindset that drilling is
stupid it's all this most things it's a
gray area it's not all drilling it's not
all specific sparring SL eological
training uh it it's it's not all regular
sparring it's a mix of things uh another
major training I use I'm not going to go
too involved in it on this video I'll
probably do a future one on it is the
idea of this sweep and pastoral I do
with esmen all the time and it's
basically where I my I go with a partner
and I sweep them once and pass them once
and then it's their turn they sweep me
once and pass me once and now we
alternate and we can still resist but we
know whose turn it is ultimately so if
it's my opponents turn to sweep me I'm
never going to pass them they ultimately
sweep me but I still try things and it
allows Mo both people to kind of relax
their ego and open their game up and try
things they wouldn't normally train
again I'll go much more in depth on it
another video I did I felt like it was
too long to add into this one but I just
wanted to give kind of perspective on
constraint Le training specific sparring
drilling video and kind of how it all
culminates together I hope you guys
found this useful be sure to leave a
comment and let me know if there's other
training conceptual topics you'd like to
hear me discuss or any positions You'
like to see me do a technique video on
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