Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions | Lex Fridman Podcast #236

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:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
0:43 – The most beautiful throw
25:12 – Russian approach to randori
38:43 – Judo gripping
50:12 – IOC
1:00:37 – Toughest match
1:05:44 – Jimmy Pedro Sr
1:24:59 – Travis Stevens
1:44:29 – Kayla Harrison
2:02:47 – Putin and judo
2:06:59 – Getting started in judo
2:11:45 – BJJ
2:15:11 – Advice for young people

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