Validation of Mindful Martial Arts training methodology validated by Exercise Scientists!
At Mindful Martial Arts we are a huge proponent of spending lots of time training and lower intensities. As a methodology, I find when people are calm, regulated and operating in a comfortable medium between overly challenged and chronically in fight/flight/freeze and so under-challenged that they are bored, they tend to be most engaged, most curious, and most able to efficiently and effectively learn and integrate techniques and skills. Here is a TED talk from an exercise physiologists explaining why this is the case and giving examples of training methodologies of some of the top endurance athletes in the world! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MALsI0mJ09I