Chapter
Practicing Little Details to Improve Athletic Performance
1:35:00 - 1:39:03 (04:03)
The key to improving athletic performance is to continuously focus on the little details and practice developing strength, power, explosion, and agility in action, similar to arm wrestling or computing. Some jiu-jitsu experts prefer not to drill and instead focus on making small adjustments in live sparring.
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The essential skills of jiu-jitsu are crucial to master in order to improve overall performance in the sport, similar to having a sharp blade on an axe.
1:35:00 - 1:35:48 (00:48)
Summary
The essential skills of jiu-jitsu are crucial to master in order to improve overall performance in the sport, similar to having a sharp blade on an axe. The wrist motions are especially important for success in jiu-jitsu, particularly in the gi.
ChapterPracticing Little Details to Improve Athletic Performance
Episode#265 – Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan and Josh Barnett discuss the similarities between arm wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including the importance of grip strength and the specific movements required for success in each sport.
1:35:48 - 1:36:35 (00:46)
Summary
Joe Rogan and Josh Barnett discuss the similarities between arm wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including the importance of grip strength and the specific movements required for success in each sport.
ChapterPracticing Little Details to Improve Athletic Performance
Episode#265 – Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the difficulties of practicing jiu-jitsu techniques, particularly with the gi, and expresses his belief in the importance of drilling to improve.
1:36:35 - 1:37:01 (00:25)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difficulties of practicing jiu-jitsu techniques, particularly with the gi, and expresses his belief in the importance of drilling to improve.
ChapterPracticing Little Details to Improve Athletic Performance
Episode#265 – Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the value of repetition versus exploring ideas in developing skills in Jiu-Jitsu.
1:37:01 - 1:37:49 (00:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses the value of repetition versus exploring ideas in developing skills in Jiu-Jitsu. While some people believe in drilling and doing something thousands of times, others believe in constantly thinking about little details and practicing through live action and play.
ChapterPracticing Little Details to Improve Athletic Performance
Episode#265 – Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Training for physical activities like wrestling and fighting is not just about being physically fit, it's also about the mental preparation involved.
1:37:49 - 1:39:03 (01:14)
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Training for physical activities like wrestling and fighting is not just about being physically fit, it's also about the mental preparation involved. Practitioners spend hours on the mat not just engaging in physical activity, but also watching, teaching, and visualizing techniques which become instinctive over time.