Chapter
The Honesty of Catch Wrestling
1:16:10 - 1:22:01 (05:50)
The speaker praises catch wrestling for its honesty and realism in communicating about violence and aggression, and notes that even those who do not practice catch wrestling in a classical sense can benefit from its principles.
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The speaker discusses the difference between local jiu-jitsu tournaments and catch wrestling tournaments, philosophically preferring the latter due to the communication around violence and aggression.
1:16:10 - 1:18:06 (01:55)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difference between local jiu-jitsu tournaments and catch wrestling tournaments, philosophically preferring the latter due to the communication around violence and aggression. However, their experience was limited by poor organization and low levels of competition.
ChapterThe Honesty of Catch Wrestling
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The art of catch wrestling is not necessarily about submitting your opponent, it is about putting them in unbearable pain so that they decide losing is a better option than staying in the hold; this is why catch wrestling has produced the most number of world champion wrestlers in history.
1:18:06 - 1:19:17 (01:10)
Summary
The art of catch wrestling is not necessarily about submitting your opponent, it is about putting them in unbearable pain so that they decide losing is a better option than staying in the hold; this is why catch wrestling has produced the most number of world champion wrestlers in history.
ChapterThe Honesty of Catch Wrestling
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker emphasizes the importance of honesty, especially when it comes to combat and praises catch wrestling for its truthful nature.
1:19:17 - 1:21:24 (02:06)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of honesty, especially when it comes to combat and praises catch wrestling for its truthful nature. However, he notes the tendency of individuals to be dishonest for personal benefit.
ChapterThe Honesty of Catch Wrestling
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker defends the use of strength when it comes to understanding mechanics, arguing that it's not fair to blame a lack of success on not being strong enough.
1:21:24 - 1:22:01 (00:36)
Summary
The speaker defends the use of strength when it comes to understanding mechanics, arguing that it's not fair to blame a lack of success on not being strong enough.