Chapter

Empirically Proven: The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Player
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2:11:52 - 2:17:42 (05:50)

The greatest jiu-jitsu player of all time is arguably Hoxha Gracie, having proven himself across the four elements of the sport and achieving a top 10 ranking in mixed martial arts.

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The hosts discuss the idea of submission in joint locks during grappling matches, and share stories of individuals who have chosen to let their knee break in order to continue fighting.
2:11:52 - 2:12:55 (01:02)
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Grappling
Summary

The hosts discuss the idea of submission in joint locks during grappling matches, and share stories of individuals who have chosen to let their knee break in order to continue fighting. They emphasize the mental toughness required to make such a choice.

Chapter
Empirically Proven: The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Player
Episode
#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode pays tribute to a highly skilled and versatile mixed martial arts fighter who excelled in both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu, and was considered the greatest jiu-jitsu player of all time.
2:12:55 - 2:15:09 (02:13)
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Mixed Martial Arts
Summary

This podcast episode pays tribute to a highly skilled and versatile mixed martial arts fighter who excelled in both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu, and was considered the greatest jiu-jitsu player of all time.

Chapter
Empirically Proven: The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Player
Episode
#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker believes that Gordon Ryan is the greatest grappler he's ever seen, but Helio Gracie remains the one who empirically proved his ability to excel in all of the four faces of jiu-jitsu.
2:15:09 - 2:17:42 (02:33)
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Jiu-jitsu
Summary

The speaker believes that Gordon Ryan is the greatest grappler he's ever seen, but Helio Gracie remains the one who empirically proved his ability to excel in all of the four faces of jiu-jitsu.

Chapter
Empirically Proven: The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Player
Episode
#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast