Chapter
The Importance of Relaxation in Learning Jiu-Jitsu and Other Sports
1:51:08 - 1:56:15 (05:07)
The key to starting to learn any sport, including Jiu-Jitsu, is to relax. Tensing up and trying too hard can impede progress. Additionally, Judo offers the skill of explosive aggression that Jiu-Jitsu doesn't.
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Learning any activity involving the human body begins with understanding how to relax the muscles involved.
1:51:08 - 1:52:41 (01:32)
Summary
Learning any activity involving the human body begins with understanding how to relax the muscles involved. Trying hard while still being relaxed is crucial in order to learn any skill involving the human body.
ChapterThe Importance of Relaxation in Learning Jiu-Jitsu and Other Sports
Episode#197 – Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the host discusses the importance of jiu-jitsu in self-defense situations and the best martial arts for hand-to-hand combat outside of sport.
1:52:41 - 1:55:04 (02:23)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the importance of jiu-jitsu in self-defense situations and the best martial arts for hand-to-hand combat outside of sport.
ChapterThe Importance of Relaxation in Learning Jiu-Jitsu and Other Sports
Episode#197 – Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The sport of Judo offers the skill of grappling on the feet and the skill of explosive aggression while wrestling provides a high level of intensity and aggression.
1:55:04 - 1:56:15 (01:11)
Summary
The sport of Judo offers the skill of grappling on the feet and the skill of explosive aggression while wrestling provides a high level of intensity and aggression. Meanwhile, Jiu-Jitsu is more focused on control and technique and striking involves techniques from boxing, Muay Thai and more.