Episode
#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
2:30:32
Published: Sun Oct 31 2021
Description
Jimmy Pedro is a judo competitor and coach, world champion, 3x world medalist, 2x Olympic medalist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - Ladder: https://ladderlife.com/lex - Linode: https://linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit - MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off EPISODE LINKS: Jimmy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmypedrousa Jimmy's Links: https://linktr.ee/jimmypedro Jimmy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmypedrousa Jimmy's Website: https://www.jimmypedro.com/ American Judo System: https://usajudo.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (07:56) - The most beautiful throw (32:25) - Russian approach to randori (45:57) - Judo gripping (57:25) - IOC (1:07:50) - Toughest match (1:12:57) - Jimmy Pedro Sr (1:32:12) - Travis Stevens (1:51:42) - Kayla Harrison (2:10:00) - Putin and judo (2:14:12) - Getting started in judo (2:18:58) - BJJ (2:22:24) - Advice for young people
Chapters
In this podcast episode, legendary judo competitor and coach Jimmy Pedro talks about his experience representing the US in four Olympics, medaling in three world championships, and coaching elite level American judoka such as Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
Summary
In this podcast episode, legendary judo competitor and coach Jimmy Pedro talks about his experience representing the US in four Olympics, medaling in three world championships, and coaching elite level American judoka such as Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey. He discusses the art and science of judo as well as what it takes to become an Olympic medalist.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Lex Fridman talks to Dr. Peter Attia about his experience creating a Masterclass on longevity, his approach to nutrition and fitness, and the concept of a personal fat threshold.
01:09 - 07:37 (06:27)
Summary
Lex Fridman talks to Dr. Peter Attia about his experience creating a Masterclass on longevity, his approach to nutrition and fitness, and the concept of a personal fat threshold.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The ability to perform well in the most important moments is what makes an athlete unstoppable.
07:37 - 13:09 (05:31)
Summary
The ability to perform well in the most important moments is what makes an athlete unstoppable. In Judo, a forward throw called "Tai Otoshi" requires balance, coordination, and pulling the opponent's upper body towards you.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Dominant gripping is a major offensive tool used by many heavyweight judo competitors, allowing them to take control of the match from the outset.
13:09 - 16:03 (02:54)
Summary
Dominant gripping is a major offensive tool used by many heavyweight judo competitors, allowing them to take control of the match from the outset. Physique is still a major factor in the sport, but a judoka's gripping ability is also key to success.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The mental game of dominant champions is discussed, including how they handle their language barriers and their personalities affecting their popularity among fans.
16:04 - 21:16 (05:11)
Summary
The mental game of dominant champions is discussed, including how they handle their language barriers and their personalities affecting their popularity among fans.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The countries that excel in Judo, such as Japan and Europe, put a lot of time and energy into developing their athletes at a young age through great coaching staff and training camps, as well as fostering strong work ethic and constantly attending tournaments.
21:16 - 28:55 (07:39)
Summary
The countries that excel in Judo, such as Japan and Europe, put a lot of time and energy into developing their athletes at a young age through great coaching staff and training camps, as well as fostering strong work ethic and constantly attending tournaments. In America, progress can be made in Judo at a young age through consistent training and focusing on a variety of techniques and conditioning.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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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.
28:55 - 37:54 (08:58)
Summary
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.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Judo experts focus on fine-tuning their senses and detecting small movements to find the right moment to execute a throw, and it's up to each practitioner to decide between mastering one throw or learning a variety.
37:54 - 45:51 (07:56)
Summary
Judo experts focus on fine-tuning their senses and detecting small movements to find the right moment to execute a throw, and it's up to each practitioner to decide between mastering one throw or learning a variety.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The key to improving your Judo game is by learning how to implement a good gripping system that will put you in a dominant position, control your opponent's movement, and initiate reactions for attacking and scoring.
45:51 - 52:46 (06:55)
Summary
The key to improving your Judo game is by learning how to implement a good gripping system that will put you in a dominant position, control your opponent's movement, and initiate reactions for attacking and scoring. This is essential both for competition and non-competitive Judo practitioners who want to get better at the sport.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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A former judoka shares his experience training at the Neil Adams Club in Coventry, England with a supportive mentor and an abundance of training partners from around the country.
52:46 - 57:34 (04:47)
Summary
A former judoka shares his experience training at the Neil Adams Club in Coventry, England with a supportive mentor and an abundance of training partners from around the country.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The speaker expresses heartbreak at the fact that Olympic footage is not easily accessible even though it represents the best of humanity, and recounts about the high cost ($30,000) associated with acquiring the footage.
57:37 - 1:03:27 (05:50)
Summary
The speaker expresses heartbreak at the fact that Olympic footage is not easily accessible even though it represents the best of humanity, and recounts about the high cost ($30,000) associated with acquiring the footage.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The Olympic games are more than just a championship, they hold historical significance that is crucial to be preserved by athletes, for future generations' recollections.
1:03:27 - 1:10:06 (06:38)
Summary
The Olympic games are more than just a championship, they hold historical significance that is crucial to be preserved by athletes, for future generations' recollections.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The speaker talks about the defining moment in his career where he won a bronze medal at the Olympics and how his coach's passion and care helped him in defining his strategy.
1:10:06 - 1:14:44 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker talks about the defining moment in his career where he won a bronze medal at the Olympics and how his coach's passion and care helped him in defining his strategy. He then discusses the love for winning and hatred for losing that is essential in an Olympic career.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The importance of visualization techniques for Olympic athletes such as seeing success in their minds and having a positive mantra that they’re the best in the world is discussed to help athletes believe in themselves and perform at their best.
1:14:44 - 1:23:56 (09:12)
Summary
The importance of visualization techniques for Olympic athletes such as seeing success in their minds and having a positive mantra that they’re the best in the world is discussed to help athletes believe in themselves and perform at their best.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The spectrum of recreational to Olympic-level training in martial arts dojos is important to attract and retain students from all skill levels.
1:23:56 - 1:28:19 (04:23)
Summary
The spectrum of recreational to Olympic-level training in martial arts dojos is important to attract and retain students from all skill levels.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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In this podcast, Travis Stevens talks about the importance of visualizing very specific and fun goals to achieve success, rather than only focusing on big important goals like a million dollars.
1:28:19 - 1:34:53 (06:33)
Summary
In this podcast, Travis Stevens talks about the importance of visualizing very specific and fun goals to achieve success, rather than only focusing on big important goals like a million dollars.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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A snippet of a conversation where the speaker reflects on their past injuries but emphasizes how their body is less prone to injuries now.
1:34:54 - 1:39:22 (04:28)
Summary
A snippet of a conversation where the speaker reflects on their past injuries but emphasizes how their body is less prone to injuries now.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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The coach discusses how his athlete's rigorous training and recovery regimen led to success in the Olympics, as well as the mental toughness required to successfully cut weight and compete at an elite level.
1:39:22 - 1:46:21 (06:58)
Summary
The coach discusses how his athlete's rigorous training and recovery regimen led to success in the Olympics, as well as the mental toughness required to successfully cut weight and compete at an elite level.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Travis Stevens, an Olympic judo silver medalist, discusses the unpredictable nature of Olympic judo matches and how he managed to beat Chirikeshvili in 2016, despite not being favored to win.
1:46:23 - 1:52:34 (06:11)
Summary
Travis Stevens, an Olympic judo silver medalist, discusses the unpredictable nature of Olympic judo matches and how he managed to beat Chirikeshvili in 2016, despite not being favored to win.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Encouraging and supporting someone who has made a difficult decision, letting them know that they're on the right path, and giving them a tangible goal to work towards can help them overcome feelings of guilt and regain their focus.
1:52:34 - 1:59:14 (06:40)
Summary
Encouraging and supporting someone who has made a difficult decision, letting them know that they're on the right path, and giving them a tangible goal to work towards can help them overcome feelings of guilt and regain their focus.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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This podcast features Kayla Harrison's coach discussing her journey to winning two Olympic gold medals in judo, including a story about how they strategically had her beat an opponent while injured to boost her confidence.
1:59:14 - 2:04:35 (05:20)
Summary
This podcast features Kayla Harrison's coach discussing her journey to winning two Olympic gold medals in judo, including a story about how they strategically had her beat an opponent while injured to boost her confidence.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Two statements are made about Kayla Harrison's judo skills, mentioning her potential success in a pure judo match, and her unknown path in the judo industry.
2:04:35 - 2:10:06 (05:30)
Summary
Two statements are made about Kayla Harrison's judo skills, mentioning her potential success in a pure judo match, and her unknown path in the judo industry.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Judo black belt Jimmy Pedro talks about the generational legacy of judo, the similarities and differences between judo and jiu-jitsu, and the potential benefits of jiu-jitsu schools having a standing curriculum for judo instructors.
2:10:06 - 2:17:10 (07:04)
Summary
Judo black belt Jimmy Pedro talks about the generational legacy of judo, the similarities and differences between judo and jiu-jitsu, and the potential benefits of jiu-jitsu schools having a standing curriculum for judo instructors.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the lack of a judo system in certain cities in the US, and how Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a more accessible option for those interested in learning martial arts.
2:17:11 - 2:21:52 (04:40)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the lack of a judo system in certain cities in the US, and how Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a more accessible option for those interested in learning martial arts.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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Jimmy Pedro shares advice on how to be successful in life and in judo by having a recreational fundamental adult program in your dojo and following your passion while finding ways to make a living from it.
2:21:53 - 2:27:02 (05:08)
Summary
Jimmy Pedro shares advice on how to be successful in life and in judo by having a recreational fundamental adult program in your dojo and following your passion while finding ways to make a living from it.
Episode#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A conversation about the practice of martial arts and standing out in interviews during the Olympics.
2:27:02 - 2:30:11 (03:08)
Summary
A conversation about the practice of martial arts and standing out in interviews during the Olympics.