Chapter

The Art of Judo Explained
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38:01 - 45:08 (07:07)

The speaker explains that Judo involves traditional gripping as seen in boxing matches, and throwing techniques. The top 10% of Judo competitors are skilled in both traditional gripping and throwing, while some prioritize throwing above all else.

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The article explains Judo through a comparison with boxing and hockey, stating that if one could understand the traditional grip of boxing, extension to an overhead grip like in hockey is feasible.
38:01 - 42:35 (04:34)
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Judo
Summary

The article explains Judo through a comparison with boxing and hockey, stating that if one could understand the traditional grip of boxing, extension to an overhead grip like in hockey is feasible. The article concludes that the best Judo practitioners employ a combination of all gripping styles.

Chapter
The Art of Judo Explained
Episode
#223 – Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses how some wrestlers are known for their guts and aggression, but are also drawn to the artistry of wrestling, and how certain players may only be good for the first two thirds of the match.
42:35 - 45:08 (02:33)
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Wrestling
Summary

The podcast discusses how some wrestlers are known for their guts and aggression, but are also drawn to the artistry of wrestling, and how certain players may only be good for the first two thirds of the match.

Chapter
The Art of Judo Explained
Episode
#223 – Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast