Mixed
Martial Arts Fighting
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Muay Thai
Training Tips for Repetitive 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.
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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.
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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.
About
the Author
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.Grab your free video and audio clips on Mixed
Martial Arts Fighting at www.ultimatefightingsystems.com
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