10/17/2026
“Effective skill acquisition involves exploiting the information-movement coupling that emerges from the interaction between an athlete and their surroundings. 📚”
Dr. Ian Renshaw highlights his in his research” Understanding Expertise in Sport: Contributions from Science,”
How do we apply this idea on the mats and martial arts skill development?
First, we reject anything that is not backed by research. 🛑❌
Here’s How To Apply His Findings:
Hitting bags or mitts is good for strength, coordination, and conditioning, but NOT for skill development. ❌💥
The information you receive from bags or mitts is poor because there is no “coupling” of the unscripted attacker-defender environment.
P.S - Evidence-based Practice Design is a responsible approach to using the research to get better results so comment “schedule” to start training smarter!
There's no adaptability, variability, uncooperative, or unscripted training partner hitting you back. 😤👊
Here’s What To Do Instead
Real Training involves a partner who resists and reacts, providing context-rich and decision-making opportunities. 🥋🔄
I’m sure Dr. Ian Renshaw would support the idea of skipping the mitt-work, bag work, and scripted training and suggest use live training as much as possible.
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