Lex Fridman Podcast

#223 – Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness

09.21.2021 - By Lex FridmanPlay

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Travis Stevens is the 2016 Olympic Judo silver medalist and BJJ black belt. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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OUTLINE:

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(00:00) - Introduction

(10:08) - What is Judo?

(17:55) - Travis's signature throw

(23:20) - Fundamentals

(25:12) - Throws

(38:04) - Gripping

(46:37) - Weight cutting

(1:15:50) - Injuries

(1:19:50) - Jiu-Jitsu

(1:23:33) - Lex on his judo competition experience

(1:26:58) - Levels of mastery

(1:40:09) - Matches

(1:54:10) - Travis inspired Lex to practice judo

(2:00:24) - London 2012 Olympic games

(2:42:01) - 2016 Olympic games

(3:16:24) - Mixed team competition

(3:23:50) - The value of epic throws

(3:27:17) - Shohei Ono

(3:33:39) - Chess

(3:38:42) - The coach

(3:45:18) - Advice for young people

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