Chapter

Coping with Injury and Vulnerability in Jiu-Jitsu
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2:24:08 - 2:30:00 (05:51)

Ryan and Hillary discuss the mental and emotional toll of injuries in jiu-jitsu, including the temptation to blame oneself and the challenge of reconciling with one's own vulnerability.

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Injuries can often lead to self-blame, but ultimately it is not productive to endlessly dwell on how you could have prevented it.
2:24:08 - 2:28:31 (04:23)
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self-blame
Summary

Injuries can often lead to self-blame, but ultimately it is not productive to endlessly dwell on how you could have prevented it. While it's important to recognize potential ways to mitigate risk for future training, it's also important to let go of the idea that injuries happen solely as a result of individual failure.

Chapter
Coping with Injury and Vulnerability in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode
#125 – Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
After feeling pressure as Ryan Hall's girlfriend and struggling with her own body image, a woman turns to Jiu-Jitsu and finds a sense of purpose and enjoyment.
2:28:32 - 2:30:00 (01:28)
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Self-improvement
Summary

After feeling pressure as Ryan Hall's girlfriend and struggling with her own body image, a woman turns to Jiu-Jitsu and finds a sense of purpose and enjoyment.

Chapter
Coping with Injury and Vulnerability in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode
#125 – Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast