Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions | Lex Fridman Podcast
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 Published On Oct 31, 2021

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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