'Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Fighting –
Training Tips for Repetition Drilling of Techniques'
When first learning a new mixed martial arts fighting technique whether at the
fundamental level or the more advanced it is important that we chunk it down
into smaller, easily learned units. Once easily assimilated chunks are obtained
these must be practiced with repetition to learn them. However, just repeating
them over and over again in a session has its limitations.
Studies on a simple nervous system have shown that any more than 10 repetitions
of a task in a session does not result in any increase to retention, in
addition, performing only one session of learning a new piece of material
results in very little retention over a long period as those of you who have
been involved in training for serious mixed martial arts fighting are well
aware.
The most useful method of repetition drilling to gain the most effective
retention is to spread the repetitions over a number of sessions.
A method that has shown a great deal of effect is to carry out 7 to 10
repetitions of a particular technique in a training session. And then carry out
at least nine repeat review sessions over several days or weeks. The first
repeat session can be within the same session. I would suggest near the end of
the session. The following one a day after, then a week etc. The closer the
review sessions are together the quicker the optimal retention is obtained.
Another common problem, that many of us experience in mixed martial arts
fighting and Muay Thai Fighting, is that of boredom when training the number of
repetitions required for drilling the techniques adequately. This is detrimental
to retention as the learning process is seriously impaired when we are not
concentrating.
Disguising the repetitions in drills, combinations and games that utilize the
particular skill involved is a very practical way that will assist you to get
around this problem and allow you to increase the versatility of game by
drilling the techniques with different set ups, combinations or counters being
used against them.
Another more fundamental strategy that I use, particularly in working through my
Muay Thai Fighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Fighting
techniques, is to repetition the techniques as many times as I can until boredom
is noticed, recording the number of repetitions performed in my training diary
and then repeating the process in another training session. When using this
strategy just develop a determined discipline to complete a predetermined number
of repetitions. I would suggest a minimum of 60 spread over a 2 year period for
maximum retention.
Bear in mind that this is for the learning and retention of a new technique, not
the optimal refinement of it for the highest level of effectiveness that may be
required for the rigors of competition in both mixed martial arts fighting and
Muay Thai Fighting. This requires the development and sharpening of the various
attributes required for optimal performance of the technique, such as: speed,
timing, flow, balance, connectivity to the next move, variation adjustment,
corrections in balance, preparedness for reaction to the opponent's movement,
etc.
Taking your mixed martial arts fighting skill to this level requires many more
repetitions and exposing the performance of the technique to increasing levels
of risk through controlled and on to random sparring.
To ensure the best learning of the technique start by learning and drilling the
technique under totally cooperative conditions to get it right, this is the
retention period discussed above.
Once a good level of efficacy is obtained, then try to use the technique in
controlled sparring conditions or controlled performance drills in which your
training partner presents moderate problems to deal with. As your efficacy
increases start to utilize it in your sparring, at first against less
experienced opponents working up to opponents of higher levels.
Using this strategy for developing and drilling your techniques will not only
enhance your game but also make repetition drilling far more enjoyable when
training for mixed martial arts fighting..
Dr Geoff Aitken, Ph.D. is a coach of Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Muay Thai
Fighting and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a former kick boxing champion with over 34
years of experience in mixed martial arts and 15 years as a bouncer. He holds a
6th degree Black Belt in Freestyle Karate (Goju Kai derivative), a Black Belt in
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, certified trainer, referee and judge in Muay Thai Fighting
and has trained numerous national and international champions in Muay Thai
Fighting, BJJ and Mixed Martial Arts. He has just released a DVD series packed
full of concepts and techniques for set ups and Bridging the Gap in Muay Thai
Fighting, Mixed Martial Arts fighting and the street self defense situation.
Grab your free video and audio clips on Mixed Martial Arts Fighting at
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