#427 – Neil Adams: Judo, Olympics, Winning, Losing, and the Champion Mindset

Apr 20, 2024 2h 35m

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Neil Adams is a judo world champion, 2-time Olympic silver medalist, 5-time European champion, and often referred to as the Voice of Judo. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – ZipRecruiter: <a href="https://ziprecruiter.com/lex">https://ziprecruiter.com/lex</a> – Eight Sleep: <a href="https://eightsleep.com/lex">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings – MasterClass: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lexpod">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a> to get 15% off – LMNT: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack – NetSuite: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour Transcript: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/neil-adams-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/neil-adams-transcript</a> EPISODE LINKS: Neil’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/naefighting">https://instagram.com/naefighting</a> Neil’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/NAEffectiveFighting">https://youtube.com/NAEffectiveFighting</a> Neil’s TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@neiladamsmbe">https://tiktok.com/@neiladamsmbe</a> Neil’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/NeilAdamsJudo">https://facebook.com/NeilAdamsJudo</a> Neil’s X: <a href="https://x.com/NeilAdamsJudo">https://x.com/NeilAdamsJudo</a> Neil’s Website: <a href="https://naeffectivefighting.com">https://naeffectivefighting.com</a> Neil’s Podcast: <a href="https://naeffectivefighting.com/podcasts/the-dojo-collective-podcast">https://naeffectivefighting.com/podcasts/the-dojo-collective-podcast</a> A Life in Judo (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4d3DtfB">https://amzn.to/4d3DtfB</a> A Game of Throws (audiobook): <a href="https://amzn.to/4aA2WeJ">https://amzn.to/4aA2WeJ</a> PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a> SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a> OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (09:13) – 1980 Olympics (26:35) – Judo explained (34:40) – Winning (52:54) – 1984 Olympics (1:01:55) – Lessons from losing (1:17:37) – Teddy Riner (1:37:12) – Training in Japan (1:52:51) – Jiu jitsu (2:03:59) – Training (2:27:18) – Advice for beginners

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