Like jiu-jitsu techniques, teaching is a skill that must be learned, practiced, and continuously improved because a martial artist's jiu-jitsu talent has no bearing on their ability to teach beyond establishing credibility. As a jiu-jitsu instructor, possessing a wealth of technical skills is only meaningful to students if the instructor also has the skill to convey that knowledge.

Fortunately, a century of social science, psychology, and neuroscience research provides practical teaching strategies to enhance learning. This six-part series will apply the research to jiu-jitsu instruction and empower instructors to achieve optimal learning with maximum memory retention.

Parts 1 and 2 explain the importance of applying science to instruction, identify the types of learners instructors must address, and apply the science to create a teaching methodology—a systematic process for delivering techniques. Parts 1 and 2 are available now at this link:

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Parts 3 through 6 apply decades of research to craft meaningful drill and practice sessions and help instructors measure learning. Instructors will learn the benefits of using skill transfer, varying environments, randomization, interleaved skills, systematic review, and deliberate rest to achieve optimal learning in jiu-jitsu. Lastly, instructors will learn fun, practical, and science-based concepts to enhance learning. Parts 3 through 6 will be released over the upcoming weeks.

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