Mar 25, 2026

I talk to Michael Phillip of the Third Eye Drops podcast about the deep connections between martial arts, play, myth, and archetypes. Discover how mastery, flow states, and mythological stories like that of Hermes Trismegistus influence our understanding of skill, innovation, and personal transformation.

Mar 9, 2025

I talk to Luke Martin from Sydney West Martial Arts, Luke has been on the podcast several times before, and this marks ten years since he began his journey of bringing the world-class Danaher grappling system to his gym in Penrith. We discuss his team's recent participation in the ADCC World Championships, how...

Sep 7, 2024

I talk to Andy from School of Grappling and Greg Souders from Standard Jiu-Jitsu about their perspectives on the ecological approach to teaching grappling. We explore the theoretical foundations and practical applications of this method, discussing key concepts like experience, perception, consciousness,...

Aug 11, 2024

I talk to Andy from School of Grappling about the rising trend of the ecological approach in BJJ coaching and its implications. We explore the interplay between culture, coaching methods, and individual motivation in training. Andy shares insights on the limitations of singular approaches and the need for a...

Mar 17, 2024

In this episode of The Sonny Brown Breakdown, guest Scott Sievewright discusses his ecological approach to coaching martial arts. Sievewright emphasises the importance of live, unscripted sparring from day one to build relationships and develop skills, arguing that traditional techniques taught in isolation do not...