Chapter

The Art of Judo Dominance
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25:35 - 30:24 (04:49)

Travis Stevens shares his experience of being dominated by a Judo player who was not only good at throwing, but also at frustrating and strategically overpowering his opponents.

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Jimmy Pedro, a four-time Olympic medalist, discusses how timing and strategy play a crucial role in Judo, explaining the difference between a "smash" and more strategic techniques like stalling and achieving judo dominance.
25:35 - 27:33 (01:58)
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Judo
Summary

Jimmy Pedro, a four-time Olympic medalist, discusses how timing and strategy play a crucial role in Judo, explaining the difference between a "smash" and more strategic techniques like stalling and achieving judo dominance.

Chapter
The Art of Judo Dominance
Episode
#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Travis Stevens, a dedicated Judoka who faced injuries and setbacks, struggled with the frustration of having his weapons shut down during competition, but still pushed forward with determination and strength.
27:33 - 28:55 (01:22)
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Judo
Summary

Travis Stevens, a dedicated Judoka who faced injuries and setbacks, struggled with the frustration of having his weapons shut down during competition, but still pushed forward with determination and strength.

Chapter
The Art of Judo Dominance
Episode
#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker favoring standing Sayonagi technique in Judo over other variations due to its power and amplitude.
28:55 - 30:24 (01:28)
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Judo
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The speaker favoring standing Sayonagi technique in Judo over other variations due to its power and amplitude. The speaker also mentions the similarity in the Sayonagi gripping pattern used by Travis and Koga, despite others criticizing this method.

Chapter
The Art of Judo Dominance
Episode
#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast