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The American System of Judo
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28:55 - 37:54 (08:58)

The American system of judo focuses on taking an individual's existing techniques and perfecting them while incorporating an American system of gripping NAWASA, conditioning, mentality, training methodology, and game planning. Shedding weight in Judo can be difficult, but Jiu-Jitsu has different training styles at the highest levels involving technical movements over brute force.

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In this podcast, the host discusses the benefits of naiwaza drills for groundwork techniques where participants repeatedly practice various techniques with resistance in a group setting, allowing them to learn the details of the technique and how to fix errors.
28:55 - 31:34 (02:39)
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Judo
Summary

In this podcast, the host discusses the benefits of naiwaza drills for groundwork techniques where participants repeatedly practice various techniques with resistance in a group setting, allowing them to learn the details of the technique and how to fix errors. These drills can lead to fluid movement between positions and a decreased risk of injury during throws.

Chapter
The American System of Judo
Episode
#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
A discussion on the difficulties in shedding and keeping off weight while training in Judo due to the body's protective layer, and the different training styles of Jiu-Jitsu that allows for more technical movements over sheer power.
31:34 - 33:54 (02:19)
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Martial Arts
Summary

A discussion on the difficulties in shedding and keeping off weight while training in Judo due to the body's protective layer, and the different training styles of Jiu-Jitsu that allows for more technical movements over sheer power.

Chapter
The American System of Judo
Episode
#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The American system of judo relies on perfecting an individual's techniques and implementing an American-style grip, conditioning, and game planning to beat opponents.
33:54 - 37:54 (04:00)
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Judo
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The American system of judo relies on perfecting an individual's techniques and implementing an American-style grip, conditioning, and game planning to beat opponents. Training includes a grueling eight-round Randori session with four or five challenging opponents in a row.

Chapter
The American System of Judo
Episode
#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast