John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Onnit: lexfridman.com/onnit - SimpliSafe: simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera - Indeed: indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit - Linode: linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit 1:24 - Fear of death 11:40 - The path to greatness 17:19 - Judo 21:29 - Seoi nage judo throw 33:43 - Fundamentals of jiu jitsu 39:56 - Developing new techniques 47:45 - Value of training with lower belts 57:45 - Escaping bad positions 1:04:40 - Submissions 1:08:52 - Reinventing yourself in 5 years 1:25:00 - Drilling 1:43:31 - Leglock system 2:03:06 - How hard is it to break a leg? 2:07:14 - Greatest jiu jitsu player ever 2:12:04 - Roger Gracie 2:16:47 - Gordon Ryan 2:21:38 - Georges St-Pierre 2:30:48 - Superintelligent Robot vs Cyborg Gordon Ryan 3:06:29 - Advice to white belts 3:09:46 - What does it take to get a black belt 3:10:30 - Best martial art for street fighting 3:17:45 - Tie chokes 3:22:05 - Austin 3:26:45 - Meaning of life

“Techniques are born the same way we are, weak and in need of nutrition.”

I've never clicked on a video so fast. One of the greatest minds in Martial Arts to ever live...

Danahers ability to educate you on something you thought you’d never be interested in, and then use that information to display why he’s deciding to choose his answer is truly remarkable.

Lex: Hey John, how are you? John: Well this can be broken down into two parts. The anatomy and physiology of my actual being here or my current emotional state, which I can try to express but might be incorrect due to subconscious mental barriers I have gained due to unknown childhood trauma. So let’s go step by step. Lex: ‘gun in mouth’

I expected them to just communicate telepathically and use subtitles

Humans “why are you here, aliens?” Aliens “we want to speak with John Danaher” GSP “OOOoOoOoO I knew it”

The way he says, “every session is a therapy session.” And then the smirk and sip of the coffee. This man is awesome

Great quote from John Danaher near the end, speaking about the unique plight of human beings - "It was hard to win the battle for survival but it's ten times harder to win the battle for meaning."

dude you’ve overtaken JRE as the most interesting, in-depth podcast in existence. the level of guests lately is just unreal. You’re killing it! Keep it up, Lex!!!

This man is a legend. People in the martial arts world will be talking about him for hundreds of years

The way this guy talks is such a pleasure to listen to

The most amazing part of this interview, is the ability for the listener to interchange “Jiu jitsu” with “life”, as the subject of conversation, and still find tremendous relevance and insight. Another reason I love martial arts training.

I don't fight. I don't want to win a fighting competition. I don't have any interest in the history of martial arts. I do find this absolutely eye opening, spellbinding and full of wisdom you can apply to virtually any endeavour in life. Bravo.

Lex has been killing it with the guests recently. Train by day, Lex Fridman podcast by night... All day.

As a judoka it was awesome to listen to a discussion between guys who really understand the sport.

Started Jiu Jitsu a year ago at 40 years old and have almost given up a few times. This interview may be one of the most insightful interviews ever. Absolutely outstanding to both of you. You really took advantage of the opportunity and asked phenomenal questions. This lit the fire for me again. I’m all in now. Well done gents! 🤘🏽

Finally someone ask real questions. Fucking hate it when people have John Danaher caliber of people on their show and asks him about rashguards and what he thinks about the next polaris professional 69, when you have great mind like him, you must ask him deep questions and let him talk for nearly 4 hours, much respect for Lex!

Lex *asks first question*. John-“let’s actually do two questions”

This is not only one of my favorite Lex Fridman podcasts but also one my favorite podcasts ever! This was a seriously important podcast.