Rest assured that I’m not talking about Kiss, the rock group, but rather the acronym that stands for “Keep it simple, stupid!”  KISS is the opposite of information overload.  It’s a simple principle that seems to elude many coaches who feel the need to show off the depth of their knowledge, rather than make it easier for students to learn.  The Japanese call this kuchi waza.  I call this diarrhea of the mouth.

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