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How to get good at jiu jitsu | Ryan Hall and Lex Fridman

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Lex Fridman Podcast full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHg9sfOzBbY Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Indeed: https://indeed.com/fridman to get $75 credit - Audible: https://audible.com/lex to get $9.95 a month for 6 months - ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack GUEST BIO: Ryan Hall is a martial artist, BJJ black belt, and MMA fighter undefeated in the UFC. PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman

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Absolutely.', 'start': 105.685, 'duration': 2.822}, {'end': 109.889, 'text': 'Step one, I would say your choices matter.', 'start': 108.568, 'duration': 1.321}, {'end': 116.834, 'text': "I think one of the really important things that I think we should consider about jiu-jitsu is that there's a lot of junk in the system right now.", 'start': 110.169, 'duration': 6.665}, {'end': 123.239, 'text': 'Jiu-jitsu has exploded in terms of the number of positions, techniques, strategies, this, that, rule sets.', 'start': 116.854, 'duration': 6.385}, {'end': 125.441, 'text': "That's really cool on the one hand.", 'start': 124, 'duration': 1.441}, {'end': 127.222, 'text': "On the other hand, there's probably a..", 'start': 125.501, 'duration': 1.721}, {'end': 134.167, 'text': 'just metric shit ton of suboptimal things that are out there, that are being taught.', 'start': 128.203, 'duration': 5.964}, {'end': 139.371, 'text': "um, i, myself included, i've taught things that are looking back five 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"doesn't matter if they're well known or not that could say hey, ryan, i think you should do this, i think you should do that,", 'start': 477.18, 'duration': 4.264}, {'end': 485.747, 'text': "and i I think all I've ever done in martial arts is try to treat people with respect, honestly.", 'start': 481.444, 'duration': 4.303}, {'end': 492.611, 'text': 'Try to demonstrate appreciation for the many, many people who have helped me over time and be the type of person that they want to train with.', 'start': 486.227, 'duration': 6.384}, {'end': 493.631, 'text': 'Not the type of..', 'start': 493.131, 'duration': 0.5}], 'summary': 'Consistently seeking out insightful instructors and treating people with respect in martial arts.', 'duration': 32.484, 'max_score': 461.147, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0461147.jpg'}, {'end': 581.822, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 553.42, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 556.883, 'text': "I 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Right, which is.', 'start': 560.346, 'duration': 1.101}, {'end': 571.414, 'text': 'and then the second thing is be the kind of person that others like training with or like being around, sort of being a good friend.', 'start': 561.447, 'duration': 9.967}, {'end': 572.895, 'text': 'So many people just enjoy being around.', 'start': 571.454, 'duration': 1.441}, {'end': 575.597, 'text': "So one is complete, which is, yeah, you're right.", 'start': 572.915, 'duration': 2.682}, {'end': 581.822, 'text': "It's attention, which is like completely disrespect the way that things are done.", 'start': 575.617, 'duration': 6.205}], 'summary': 'Question authority, build good relationships, and challenge norms.', 'duration': 28.402, 'max_score': 553.42, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0553420.jpg'}, {'end': 661.051, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 627.021, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 631.246, 'text': "if you said hello to me, i'd say hello back, i would hold the door for you if you walk by, you know,", 'start': 627.021, 'duration': 4.225}, {'end': 639.374, 'text': 'and i would just say like simple things like that go a long, long, long way, and that actually takes us back to our uh, um, to our social discussion,', 'start': 631.246, 'duration': 8.128}, {'end': 641.636, 'text': "where i'm like oh man, how do i become great at jujitsu?", 'start': 639.374, 'duration': 2.262}, {'end': 641.876, 'text': "it's like.", 'start': 641.636, 'duration': 0.24}, {'end': 650.043, 'text': "well, i'll start by not pissing off this person who can beat the crap out of me, and not disrespecting the person who is probably the the clearest,", 'start': 641.876, 'duration': 8.167}, {'end': 657.288, 'text': 'the closest thing to a font of knowledge at that time for me so, and then recognizing that i should do that for its own virtue,', 'start': 650.043, 'duration': 7.245}, {'end': 661.051, 'text': "because it's the right thing to do, and i should try to treat people decently, but beyond that, even selfishly.", 'start': 657.288, 'duration': 3.763}], 'summary': 'Simple acts of kindness go a long way in social interactions and self-improvement.', 'duration': 34.03, 'max_score': 627.021, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0627021.jpg'}], 'start': 461.147, 'title': 'Martial arts values', 'summary': 'Emphasizes consistently seeking insightful instructors, demonstrating respect, and building trust and respect while questioning authority and treating others with kindness.', 'chapters': [{'end': 520.9, 'start': 461.147, 'title': 'Martial arts philosophy', 'summary': 'Highlights the importance of consistently seeking out insightful instructors, demonstrating respect and appreciation, and being incentivized to be a nice person in martial arts training.', 'duration': 59.753, 'highlights': ['Consistently seeking insightful instructors and reevaluating techniques is crucial for growth and improvement.', 'Demonstrating respect and appreciation for those who have helped in martial arts training is essential for fostering a positive training environment.', 'Being incentivized to be a nice person through the training structure encourages positive behavior and interaction within the martial arts community.']}, {'end': 661.051, 'start': 520.9, 'title': 'Building trust and respect', 'summary': 'Discusses the importance of building trust and respect, emphasizing the need to question authority while being respectful, and the significance of being a good friend and treating others with kindness and respect.', 'duration': 140.151, 'highlights': ['The importance of questioning authority while being respectful and the significance of being a good friend and treating others with kindness and respect. 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Discusses the impact of simple acts of kindness, such as saying hello and holding the door for others, on building positive relationships and trust.']}], 'duration': 199.904, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0461147.jpg', 'highlights': ['Consistently seeking insightful instructors and reevaluating techniques is crucial for growth and improvement.', 'Demonstrating respect and appreciation for those who have helped in martial arts training is essential for fostering a positive training environment.', 'Being incentivized to be a nice person through the training structure encourages positive behavior and interaction within the martial arts community.', 'The importance of questioning authority while being respectful and the significance of being a good friend and treating others with kindness and respect.', 'Recognizing the importance of treating people decently and the value of not disrespecting others, both for its own virtue and for building trust and respect.', 'The impact of simple acts of kindness, such as saying hello and holding the door for others, on building positive relationships and trust.']}, {'end': 957.84, 'segs': [{'end': 695.083, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 662.032, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 663.472, 'text': "it's in my interest to do that.", 'start': 662.032, 'duration': 1.44}, {'end': 671.715, 'text': "but see, the thing is, this is interesting, is, um, there's a culture in martial arts, a culture that i like,", 'start': 663.472, 'duration': 8.243}, {'end': 680.517, 'text': "where the instructor legitimately so carries a aura of authority and it's not comfortable to really ask.", 'start': 671.715, 'duration': 8.802}, {'end': 691.021, 'text': "It's a skill to be able to have a discussion as a white belt, the black belt instructor of like.", 'start': 681.837, 'duration': 9.184}, {'end': 695.083, 'text': 'why is it done this way? 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My body is not..', 'start': 744.219, 'duration': 3.042}, {'end': 748.842, 'text': 'My body says this is wrong.', 'start': 747.261, 'duration': 1.581}, {'end': 753.665, 'text': "I have short legs, but it doesn't even matter the length of the legs.", 'start': 750.603, 'duration': 3.062}, {'end': 755.907, 'text': "There's something about me that just..", 'start': 754.166, 'duration': 1.741}], 'summary': 'Importance of mastering closed guard in jiu-jitsu as fundamental basics.', 'duration': 28.454, 'max_score': 727.453, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0727453.jpg'}, {'end': 796.8, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 774.982, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 784.35, 'text': "basically every guard except close guard i i can play, i can dance, close guard feels like you're shutting down.", 'start': 774.982, 'duration': 9.368}, {'end': 788.313, 'text': 'uh, like the play that i that wrong.', 'start': 785.711, 'duration': 2.602}, {'end': 789.194, 'text': 'or is that?', 'start': 788.313, 'duration': 0.881}, {'end': 795.139, 'text': "make sure that's what you want, because that's almost like an innate characteristic of this guard position, but it's not sold that way, right.", 'start': 789.194, 'duration': 5.945}, {'end': 796.8, 'text': 'hey, this is a good guard.', 'start': 795.139, 'duration': 1.661}], 'summary': "The speaker is proficient in various guard positions, except close guard, and emphasizes the importance of confirming one's preference in guard positions.", 'duration': 21.818, 'max_score': 774.982, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0774982.jpg'}, {'end': 911.745, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 888.655, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 898.56, 'text': "so they're not actually able to interpret all the ways in which they're being totally insensitive to the requests of others like explicit requests of others.", 'start': 888.655, 'duration': 9.905}, {'end': 905.122, 'text': 'So your job as a beginner is to be a really good listener of those social cues.', 'start': 899.1, 'duration': 6.022}, {'end': 907.023, 'text': "It's like a visitor in a foreign country, right? Yeah.", 'start': 905.142, 'duration': 1.881}, {'end': 911.745, 'text': "Like you're a representative of people that look like you, people that talk like you, people that have your passport.", 'start': 907.243, 'duration': 4.502}], 'summary': 'Beginners need to listen to social cues and act as representatives of their group.', 'duration': 23.09, 'max_score': 888.655, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0888655.jpg'}], 'start': 662.032, 'title': 'Martial arts culture and contextual sensitivity', 'summary': 'Addresses questioning traditional martial arts practices and the significance of demonstrating genuine curiosity and passion as a student, particularly in relation to the closed guard technique in jiu-jitsu. additionally, it emphasizes the importance of providing proper context and sensitivity in learning, understanding intentions, and social cues in a foreign environment.', 'chapters': [{'end': 796.8, 'start': 662.032, 'title': 'Questioning martial arts culture', 'summary': 'Discusses the challenge of questioning traditional martial arts practices and emphasizes the importance of demonstrating genuine curiosity and passion as a student, particularly in relation to the closed guard technique in jiu-jitsu.', 'duration': 134.768, 'highlights': ['The emphasis placed on closed guard technique in jiu-jitsu and the questioning of its importance for individuals with different body types. The speaker questions the emphasis on mastering the closed guard technique in jiu-jitsu, highlighting the challenge of understanding its importance for individuals with different body types and personal preferences.', 'The cultural dynamics within martial arts where students must delicately balance curiosity and respect when questioning instructors. The discussion delves into the cultural dynamics within martial arts, emphasizing the skill required for students to question instructors while maintaining respect and demonstrating genuine curiosity and passion.', "The speaker's preference for playing various guard techniques in jiu-jitsu, contrasting it with the closed guard's restrictive nature. The speaker expresses a preference for playing various guard techniques in jiu-jitsu, contrasting the restrictive nature of the closed guard with the freedom and adaptability offered by other guard positions."]}, {'end': 957.84, 'start': 796.8, 'title': 'Contextual sensitivity and learning', 'summary': 'Discusses the importance of providing proper context and sensitivity in learning, emphasizing the significance of understanding intentions and social cues in a foreign environment.', 'duration': 161.04, 'highlights': ['The significance of providing proper context and sensitivity in learning, emphasizing the importance of understanding intentions and social cues in a foreign environment.', 'The analogy of being a representative in a foreign country and the importance of being a good listener of social cues to avoid insensitivity.', "The importance of recognizing one's position and intentions in interactions, highlighting the need to understand and respect social norms in different environments."]}], 'duration': 295.808, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0662032.jpg', 'highlights': ['The speaker questions the emphasis on mastering the closed guard technique in jiu-jitsu, highlighting the challenge of understanding its importance for individuals with different body types and personal preferences.', 'The discussion delves into the cultural dynamics within martial arts, emphasizing the skill required for students to question instructors while maintaining respect and demonstrating genuine curiosity and passion.', 'The speaker expresses a preference for playing various guard techniques in jiu-jitsu, contrasting the restrictive nature of the closed guard with the freedom and adaptability offered by other guard positions.', 'The significance of providing proper context and sensitivity in learning, emphasizing the importance of understanding intentions and social cues in a foreign environment.', 'The analogy of being a representative in a foreign country and the importance of being a good listener of social cues to avoid insensitivity.', "The importance of recognizing one's position and intentions in interactions, highlighting the need to understand and respect social norms in different environments."]}, {'end': 1215.526, 'segs': [{'end': 987.141, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 957.86, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 960.02, 'text': 'These are not, and this is not like some affected nonsense.', 'start': 957.86, 'duration': 2.16}, {'end': 960.72, 'text': 'This is serious.', 'start': 960.04, 'duration': 0.68}, {'end': 961.32, 'text': "I'm like, thank you.", 'start': 960.74, 'duration': 0.58}, {'end': 963.981, 'text': "If I spar with Stephen Thompson, I'm the one being done a favor.", 'start': 961.34, 'duration': 2.641}, {'end': 968.742, 'text': 'George St. Pierre takes his time to spar with me, which he has in the past, and not even kill me, which is really.', 'start': 964.021, 'duration': 4.721}, {'end': 970.262, 'text': "I appreciate that, because that's why I can sit here.", 'start': 968.742, 'duration': 1.52}, {'end': 976.513, 'text': "George is not a prop for me to get my rocks off or see what's going on.", 'start': 971.866, 'duration': 4.647}, {'end': 980.279, 'text': "And also, I'm going to do that and then expect him to just take it.", 'start': 976.553, 'duration': 3.726}, {'end': 981.641, 'text': "And I've seen, he's a gentleman.", 'start': 980.339, 'duration': 1.302}, {'end': 987.141, 'text': "I've seen people get nuts with George and have him just be like, He has a, he's a patient of a saint.", 'start': 981.661, 'duration': 5.48}], 'summary': 'Expresses gratitude for sparring with george st. pierre, acknowledging his patience and gentlemanly behavior.', 'duration': 29.281, 'max_score': 957.86, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0957860.jpg'}, {'end': 1101.131, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1067.595, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 1068.396, 'text': "Why not? It's easy to ask.", 'start': 1067.595, 'duration': 0.801}, {'end': 1075.399, 'text': "But it started with some level of politeness and I guess, like that's, maybe being semi-Southern, like I grew up in Virginia.", 'start': 1069.016, 'duration': 6.383}, {'end': 1078.02, 'text': "yes, sir, yes, ma'am, like that goes a long way.", 'start': 1075.399, 'duration': 2.621}, {'end': 1080.781, 'text': "And there's all different kinds of implementations of politeness.", 'start': 1078.1, 'duration': 2.681}, {'end': 1083.082, 'text': "I mean most of the successful people I've met.", 'start': 1080.821, 'duration': 2.261}, {'end': 1090.705, 'text': "it's been surprising to me how much of you mentioned peers like.", 'start': 1083.082, 'duration': 7.623}, {'end': 1092.426, 'text': 'I could think of Joe Rogan.', 'start': 1090.705, 'duration': 1.721}, {'end': 1101.131, 'text': "you mentioned Joe Rogan, but Elon Musk, they almost treat me like I'm the superior.", 'start': 1092.426, 'duration': 8.705}], 'summary': "Politeness and respect, like addressing others as sir or ma'am, can lead to success in interactions and relationships.", 'duration': 33.536, 'max_score': 1067.595, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH01067595.jpg'}, {'end': 1167.168, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1136.483, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1138.685, 'text': "I'm sure they respect for what you're bringing to the table.", 'start': 1136.483, 'duration': 2.202}, {'end': 1141.347, 'text': "Beyond that though, they're treating you with dignity as a human being.", 'start': 1138.785, 'duration': 2.562}, {'end': 1143.449, 'text': "Yeah, as a human being, that's right.", 'start': 1141.367, 'duration': 2.082}, {'end': 1147.793, 'text': 'When they could probably get away with treating most people without a whole heck of a lot of dignity.', 'start': 1144.05, 'duration': 3.743}, {'end': 1154.659, 'text': 'And I guess, what does that always say? Again, you can always tell someone of quality because they treat the king and the janitor the same way.', 'start': 1147.833, 'duration': 6.826}, {'end': 1157.441, 'text': "But that's what we're seeing a lot.", 'start': 1155.739, 'duration': 1.702}, {'end': 1161.443, 'text': "I guess I don't mean to nitpick, but that's where we take issue.", 'start': 1157.501, 'duration': 3.942}, {'end': 1163.365, 'text': 'I guess a little bit, or disagree with the-.', 'start': 1161.443, 'duration': 1.922}, {'end': 1165.206, 'text': 'Are you going to criticize the internet again??', 'start': 1163.365, 'duration': 1.841}, {'end': 1165.947, 'text': 'I know.', 'start': 1165.386, 'duration': 0.561}, {'end': 1167.168, 'text': 'People on the internet.', 'start': 1165.967, 'duration': 1.201}], 'summary': 'Respect and dignity for all, regardless of status, is crucial.', 'duration': 30.685, 'max_score': 1136.483, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH01136483.jpg'}], 'start': 957.86, 'title': 'Respect, role, and politeness', 'summary': "Emphasizes the significance of respect and understanding in training, gratitude for opportunities, recognizing one's role, and the influence of politeness in modern communication.", 'chapters': [{'end': 1019.514, 'start': 957.86, 'title': 'Respect and role in training', 'summary': "Highlights the importance of showing respect and understanding one's role in training, emphasizing the gratitude for training opportunities and the need to recognize one's position as a student or guest in a training setting, rather than expecting equal footing with highly skilled individuals.", 'duration': 61.654, 'highlights': ["The significance of being grateful for training opportunities with skilled individuals like Stephen Thompson and George St. Pierre, highlighting the need for humility and respect (e.g., 'I'm the one being done a favor', 'I appreciate that, because that's why I can sit here').", "Emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's position as a student or guest in a training setting, rather than expecting equal footing with highly skilled individuals, showcasing the need for humility and understanding of one's role ('I'm not a peer of Firas Zahabi. I am a student of TriStar. I'm a guest in the academy').", "Acknowledging the patience and gentle nature of George St. Pierre, contrasting it with the speaker's own level of patience, highlighting the importance of respecting skilled individuals in a training environment (e.g., 'I've seen people get nuts with George and have him just be like, He has a, he's a patient of a saint. I don't have that level of patience')."]}, {'end': 1215.526, 'start': 1019.514, 'title': 'Politeness in communication', 'summary': 'Highlights the importance of politeness and respect in modern communication, emphasizing the value of treating others with dignity and the influence of southern politeness in human interactions.', 'duration': 196.012, 'highlights': ['Southern politeness and respect are emphasized in modern communication, with the value of treating others with dignity and respect, regardless of their status (e.g., treating the king and the janitor the same way).', 'Successful individuals such as Joe Rogan and Elon Musk approach interactions with a sense of politeness and humility, demonstrating genuine respect for others and their contributions.', 'The casual nature of communication on the internet is contrasted with the importance of being polite and respectful, with an emphasis on the impact of polite language and behavior in eliciting favorable responses and fostering positive human communication.']}], 'duration': 257.666, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Coh_cE_nQH0/pics/Coh_cE_nQH0957860.jpg', 'highlights': ['Emphasizes the significance of being grateful for training opportunities with skilled individuals like Stephen Thompson and George St. Pierre, highlighting the need for humility and respect', "Acknowledges the importance of recognizing one's position as a student or guest in a training setting, showcasing the need for humility and understanding of one's role", 'Emphasizes the value of Southern politeness and respect in modern communication, treating others with dignity and respect, regardless of their status', 'Contrasts the casual nature of communication on the internet with the importance of being polite and respectful, emphasizing the impact of polite language and behavior in eliciting favorable responses']}], 'highlights': ['Achieving black belt proficiency at a rapid pace, surpassing skill level development, and excelling in high-level competition.', 'The speaker emphasizes the significance of putting in dedicated hours for skill improvement, highlighting the impact of intensive practice on skill development.', 'Successfully defeating an opponent with a significant physical advantage The speaker recounts the experience of defeating an opponent with a 3-inch, 4-inch height advantage and a 35-pound weight advantage, highlighting the effectiveness of strategic and skillful techniques in overcoming physical disparities.', 'Consistently seeking insightful instructors and reevaluating techniques is crucial for growth and improvement.', 'The speaker questions the emphasis on mastering the closed guard technique in jiu-jitsu, highlighting the challenge of understanding its importance for individuals with different body types and personal preferences.', 'Emphasizes the significance of being grateful for training opportunities with skilled individuals like Stephen Thompson and George St. Pierre, highlighting the need for humility and respect']}