#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles

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<p>Ryan Hall is a martial artist, BJJ black belt, and MMA fighter undefeated in the UFC. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/fridman">https://indeed.com/fridman</a> to get $75 credit<br /> &#8211; <b>Audible</b>: <a href="https://audible.com/lex">https://audible.com/lex</a> to get $9.95 a month for 6 months<br /> &#8211; <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> &#8211; <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Ryan&#8217;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ryanhall5050​">https://twitter.com/ryanhall5050​</a><br /> Ryan&#8217;s Website: <a href="http://www.ryanhallmma.com/​">http://www.ryanhallmma.com/​</a><br /> Ryan&#8217;s School: <a href="https://www.5050bjj.com​">https://www.5050bjj.com​</a><br /> Ryan&#8217;s Online Courses: <a href="https://ryanhallonline.com/">https://ryanhallonline.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/LexFridmanPage">https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage</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 /> (08:28) &#8211; First principles approach to martial arts<br /> (16:09) &#8211; Illusion of choice<br /> (19:42) &#8211; Game theory<br /> (28:04) &#8211; First fight<br /> (32:20) &#8211; Defense<br /> (41:03) &#8211; Waiting for a fight<br /> (51:11) &#8211; Free will<br /> (1:08:59) &#8211; Freedom and compassion<br /> (1:18:01) &#8211; Social media<br /> (1:24:21) &#8211; Leadership<br /> (1:30:09) &#8211; How to get good at jiu jitsu<br /> (1:50:23) &#8211; Learning how to learn<br /> (1:58:29) &#8211; Questioning the foundations of jiu jitsu<br /> (2:17:34) &#8211; Humans cannot fully comprehend reality<br /> (2:21:45) &#8211; Artificial intelligence<br /> (2:34:38) &#8211; Deadlines<br /> (2:41:29) &#8211; Tie choke<br /> (2:49:58) &#8211; Hardship<br /> (2:54:20) &#8211; Love</p>