• Learning to Fight - Brandon Thomas PhD - Episode 20
    Apr 27 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Learning to Fight - Episode 19
    Apr 23 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

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    1 hr
  • Learning to Fight - Forrest Griffin - Episode 18 - Round 2
    Apr 15 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Learning to Fight - Forrest Griffin - Episode 17
    Apr 13 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Learning to Fight - Episode 16
    Apr 10 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Learning to Fight - Dr Steve Smith - Episode 15
    Mar 31 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Learning to Fight - Rory Singer - Episode 14
    Mar 25 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Learning to Fight - Matt Thornton - Episode 13
    Mar 10 2026

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    Learning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat Skill

    After a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.

    Your hosts are:

    Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.
    Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight.

    Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports.
    Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.

    No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.

    Same curiosity. New lens.
    Learn how to learn.
    Find your own style.
    Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 40 mins