Learning to Fight! Conversations in Combat Skill
The Primal MMA podcast is back and rebranded as the Learning to fight podcast.
Same convos bringing together coaches, athletes, and sports scientists to discuss training and practice design for Mixed Martial Arts. Exploring the science of skill acquisition, human motivation, and sports psychology, the podcast seeks answers to the question, can we get better quicker?
Now with Coach Adam Singer of SBG Athens
Learning to Fight! Conversations in Combat Skill
#38 - 'It takes two to Tango' - Professor Alan Dunton on 'information rich' training practice to develop metastability.
Professor Alan Dunton is back. Alan is a lecturer and researcher at MTU Cork, Ireland. With a PhD in Skill Acquisitor and having been a long time martial artist himself and a National TKD team competitor, Alan is well informed on both the theory and practical sides of the sport and training.
Alan and I discuss developing metastability. Metastability occurs when an athlete is able to maintain a stable position or movement pattern while simultaneously having the flexibility and adaptability to respond and adjust to a highly dynamic environment and conditions (Think Fighting). It can characterized by a delicate balance between stability and instability, allowing for efficient and effective performance.
We also discuss the limitations of pad and bag work as they pertain to skill development.