#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA

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<p>John Danaher is a coach, scholar, and educator of jiu jitsu, submission grappling, judo, MMA, and the martial arts. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a><br /> &#8211; <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get a free security camera<br /> &#8211; <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> &#8211; <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> John&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaherjohn">https://www.instagram.com/danaherjohn</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (07:02) &#8211; Fear of death<br /> (17:18) &#8211; The path to greatness<br /> (22:57) &#8211; Judo<br /> (27:07) &#8211; Seoi nage judo throw<br /> (39:21) &#8211; Fundamentals of jiu jitsu<br /> (45:34) &#8211; Developing new techniques<br /> (53:24) &#8211; Value of training with lower belts<br /> (1:03:23) &#8211; Escaping bad positions<br /> (1:10:18) &#8211; Submissions<br /> (1:14:30) &#8211; Reinventing yourself in 5 years<br /> (1:30:38) &#8211; Drilling<br /> (1:49:10) &#8211; Leglock system<br /> (2:08:44) &#8211; How hard is it to break a leg?<br /> (2:12:52) &#8211; Greatest jiu jitsu player ever<br /> (2:17:42) &#8211; Roger Gracie<br /> (2:22:25) &#8211; Gordon Ryan<br /> (2:27:16) &#8211; Georges St-Pierre<br /> (2:36:26) &#8211; Superintelligent Robot vs Cyborg Gordon Ryan<br /> (3:12:07) &#8211; Advice to white belts<br /> (3:15:24) &#8211; What does it take to get a black belt<br /> (3:16:09) &#8211; Best martial art for street fighting<br /> (3:23:23) &#8211; Tie chokes<br /> (3:27:44) &#8211; Austin<br /> (3:32:23) &#8211; Meaning of life</p>