What is IKKOS
Technology + Neuroscience = Miraculous Movement
IKKOS is an innovative learning system that rapidly teaches anyone who wants to learn or relearn physical movement – in minutes.
IKKOS combines groundbreaking technology with the latest in neuroscience research, specifically, the principles of neuroplasticity. It is the creative integration of an Olympic swim coach’s commitment to his athletes’ pursuit of excellence, his deep interest in neuroscience and pragmatic use of technology that delivered this unique method called IKKOS.
The Name IKKOS
IKKOS (pronounced E-kos) is named after Ikkos of Tarentum, the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece. Ikkos was known as “the trainer of champions.” After winning the pentathlon at the 84th Olympiad in 444 B.C., he became known for his coaching ability and led two fellow Tarentine athletes to win the same event.
Follow IKKOS on Twitter @IKKOSHQ.
Swimming Training is courtesy of IKKOS, a SwimSwam partner.
Anyone that doubts what is said here should read The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle.
Technique is like math. Yes, some people may be born with an innate talent, but “breaststroker” is not a title bestowed only at birth. Recent studies have shown that the concept of “math people” is flawed, in that consistent effort and good teaching play more of a factor in being a “math person” than actual aptitude. Swimming is the same way. Yes, you need a massive amount of inherent talent in swimming to go to the Olympics. You also need a massive amount of talent in mathematics to win the Fields Medal. But to be successful in life, swimming, and school, hard work and consistency are going to be a bigger factor than talent. Huge talent helps, but it’s only… Read more »
The best part about the IKKOS video is that it suggests none of us are ever too old, too out of shape, or too far gone to accomplish the things we desire. Sometimes, that’s also the scariest part! Suggesting that greatness is a choice is always an affront to the status quo. That’s a responsibility few are willing to take on.
When I challenge myself on this point, I find that there really is no neutral position. There is a conscious “yay” or “nay”, backed by strategy towards that mental decision. It sounds elementary because it is. As a flawed human myself, sometimes I spend more time and energy explaining away why something can’t be done instead of spending time… Read more »
These points all sound great and intuitive in theory, but none of them are backed by research. Just like the old psychoanalytic practices of Sigmund Freud, which lead to later discoveries, they are based on psuedoscience, and in practice are irrelevant. I found a more scientific video with actual evidence on the topic, that expresses the opposite view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZiRZrYo5tA&spfreload=10
There are a lot of these videos. I was standing by waiting for this comment.
You can’t argue against it… Good genes matter. BUT it’s 50% of the equation.
I think sports, music, education, even business is about mastery, your mastery, striving to be your very best. I won a gold in butterfly at the Olympics, but I couldn’t win my summer league champ meet in breaststroke… Did I stop swimming or training breaststroke? No. I always tried to improve. It mattered to me. I love the stroke. Every time I jump in the pool I bust out breaststroke. I’m facinated by it…probably b/c my skill-curve is off. To this day I watch video of the best breaststrokers… Read more »