19/09/2026
Hour four was brutal — and brilliant. I ran six constraint-led games with an advanced client to force better decision-making in real, messy transitions: striking-to-entries, cage exits, guard-pin passing, sweeps from bad positions, sudden scenario switches and a 20-second scramble where every second mattered. We even threw in the infamous 10x10 pull-up variations for good measure.
What I love about this approach is how it strips away rote patterns and makes fighters learn to solve problems on the move. You don’t memorise a sequence — you feel leverage, timing and space, and you adapt. Some drills landed better than others (the Cage Wall Escape felt too stacked), but every game pushed awareness, reaction speed and tactical creativity.
If you want personalised sessions that build real-world transitions — not just drills on repeat — I coach bespoke MMA and self-protection programmes in-person and online. Curious to see how constraints-led training can change your timing and instincts? Let’s talk. 👊🏽💥
Read the full breakdown and drill rules: see the link below and tell me which game you’d try first.
Hour four of my advanced client’s Mixed Martial Arts and Cross Training course continued our exploration of various different ecological dynamics games. These games were created by various coaches to emphasise transitioning:
