Learning to Fight! Conversations in Combat Skill

By Scott Sievewright and Adam SingerSports Science Health & Fitness

Learning to Fight! Conversations in Combat Skill episodes

March 03 Learning to Fight - Episode 11
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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.
1 hr 16 min
February 27 Learning to Fight - The Emergence Boys - Episode 10
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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.
1 hr 43 min
February 26 Learning to Fight - Episode 9
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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.
1 hr 2 min
February 05 Learning to Fight - Episode 8
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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.
1 hr 5 min
February 02 Learning to Fight - Episode 7
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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.
1 hr 3 min
January 29 Learning to Fight - Episode 6
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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.
1 hr
January 08 Learning to Fight - Episode 5
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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.
1 hr 3 min
January 05 Learning to Fight - Episode 4
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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.
54 min
December 19, 2025 Learning to Fight - Episode 3
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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.
56 min
December 10, 2025 Learning to Fight - Episode 2
Send us Fan Mail
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.
57 min

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The Primal MMA podcast is back and rebranded as the Learning to fight podcast.

Same convos bringing together coaches, athletes, and sports scientists to discuss training and practice…