Submission wrestling or “grappling” is a modern combat sport based on two formats: jacket styles (gi) and non-jacket styles (nogi). Both are premised on: 1. taking opponents down, 2. leading them into vulnerable states, and 3. securing a submission hold. The aggregate of skills involved makes wrestling / grappling a sophisticated and complex system.
Praxis is a research program informed by embodied cognitive science and contemporary philosophy; but takes an experimental approach called Radical Embodied Grappling (REG). Challenging the idea of the body as mechanical or a machine processing information, instead athletes are dynamic systems adapting and self-organizing to their environment. REG does away with specific techniques and coaching, focusing on creating personal meaningful environments, through direct experience. Praxis is founded by Sony Sahota. He has been training for over 20 years.
If you are interested in participating in our practices or projects, please visit our location for a consultation.
Location:
Kensington Judo Club
187 East 11th Avenue
Vancouver, Canada
Consultations: Daily from 9:30am to 11:00am