with Rob Gray
Dr. Rob Gray brings his ecological dynamics and constraints-led approach seminar to Raleigh. The Arizona State University professor and Perception & Action Podcast host focuses on how coaches can design training for BJJ and defensive tactics rather than teaching fixed technique chains. The seminar is especially useful for coaches and instructors.
Dr. Rob Gray brings his "Ecological Dynamics-Constraints Led Approach to BJJ & Defensive Tactics" seminar to Raleigh, North Carolina on October 23, 2026. Gray is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University and host of the long-running Perception & Action Podcast, and his work applies motor learning and ecological dynamics research to how grapplers and defensive tactics practitioners actually acquire skill. Rather than teaching a fixed set of techniques, the seminar covers the constraints-led approach — designing training tasks and game-like practice so skill emerges from the interaction between the practitioner, the task, and the environment. This is a coaching-methodology seminar as much as a technique class, so it's especially useful for instructors, coaches, and experienced practitioners who design their own curriculum, though anyone curious about the science behind skill acquisition will get value from it. Registration is handled through Eventbrite.
When and where is this Rob Gray seminar?
October 23, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Who is Dr. Rob Gray?
An Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and author of books on ecological coaching and skill acquisition.
What is a constraints-led approach?
A coaching framework that designs training tasks and constraints so skill emerges naturally from the practitioner's interaction with the task and environment, rather than drilling isolated technique sequences.
Who is this seminar for?
It's especially valuable for coaches and instructors, though any practitioner interested in the science of skill acquisition and BJJ or defensive tactics can benefit.
How do I register?
Tickets are available through the Eventbrite listing for this event.
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