#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions

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<p>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:<br /> &#8211; <b>ROKA</b>: <a href="https://roka.com/">https://roka.com/</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> &#8211; <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> &#8211; <b>Ladder</b>: <a href="https://ladderlife.com/lex">https://ladderlife.com/lex</a><br /> &#8211; <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> &#8211; <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jimmy&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jimmypedrousa">https://www.instagram.com/jimmypedrousa</a><br /> Jimmy&#8217;s Links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/jimmypedro">https://linktr.ee/jimmypedro</a><br /> Jimmy&#8217;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmypedrousa">https://twitter.com/jimmypedrousa</a><br /> Jimmy&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://www.jimmypedro.com/">https://www.jimmypedro.com/</a><br /> American Judo System: <a href="https://usajudo.com/">https://usajudo.com/</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 /> (07:56) &#8211; The most beautiful throw<br /> (32:25) &#8211; Russian approach to randori<br /> (45:57) &#8211; Judo gripping<br /> (57:25) &#8211; IOC<br /> (1:07:50) &#8211; Toughest match<br /> (1:12:57) &#8211; Jimmy Pedro Sr<br /> (1:32:12) &#8211; Travis Stevens<br /> (1:51:42) &#8211; Kayla Harrison<br /> (2:10:00) &#8211; Putin and judo<br /> (2:14:12) &#8211; Getting started in judo<br /> (2:18:58) &#8211; BJJ<br /> (2:22:24) &#8211; Advice for young people</p>