Too Much Information Slows Learning
- James Watson
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
One or Two Things From Class
Every class is full of information. Details, techniques, corrections, concepts, movements, and ideas come at you fast.
If you try to remember everything, you’ll remember nothing.
Real progress comes from taking one or two things from class and giving them your full attention.
Too Much Information Slows Learning
In BJJ, kickboxing, and fitness, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed:
New techniques
Small adjustments
Different reactions
Questions popping up
Your brain can only process so much at once.Trying to hold onto every detail creates confusion instead of clarity.
Learning works best when it’s simple and intentional.
Focus on Small Details to Build the Big Picture
Every big improvement comes from small details done well.
That might be:
One grip
One angle
One breath cue
One foot position
One timing adjustment
You don’t need to fix everything today. You just need to improve one small thing.
Over time, those small improvements stack into something big.
How to Use This in Class
After training, ask yourself:
What’s one thing I learned today?
What’s one thing I struggled with?
What’s one detail I can focus on next class?
Write it down if you need to. Then apply it during drills or rolling.
That’s how learning sticks.
Progress Is Layered
You don’t see the full picture right away.
First you learn the movement. Then you learn the timing. Then you learn the reaction.Then you learn the counter.
Each layer builds on the last.
Trying to skip steps only slows you down.
Final Thought
At Watson Training Fitness, we don’t expect you to master everything in one class.
We expect you to learn something.
One or two details. Focused effort.Consistent application.
That’s how confusion turns into clarity. That’s how small lessons become real progress.
Coach / Professor James
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