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Tagged “MMA”
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Khabib Nurmagomedov on Fighting, Faith and Legacy
Lex Fridman speaks with Khabib Nurmagomedov about the people and experiences that shaped his fighting career, from basic gyms in Dagestan and his father’s coaching to his demanding training, transition into MMA and approach to opponents. K…
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Roger Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, Competition, and Mastery
Roger Gracie and Lex Fridman revisit Gracie’s second match with Buchecha, from his mental preparation and five-minute defensive plan to the grips, sweep, back take, and choke that finished the fight. They discuss training defense by repeat…
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Ben Askren on Wrestling, Combat Sports, and Mindset
In this episode, Ben Askren explores his storied career, from his dominance in collegiate wrestling to his tenure in mixed martial arts. Askren discusses the critical importance of a growth mindset, the necessity of evolving technical skil…
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Josh Barnett: Fighting, Violence, and Philosophy
In this deep-dive conversation, MMA legend and catch wrestling master Josh Barnett explores the intersection of professional fighting and philosophical thought. Barnett offers an honest, often brutal perspective on the nature of violence a…
2h 18m -
Martial Arts, Philosophy and The Warrior Spirit
In this deep-dive conversation, Lex Fridman and John Clark explore the complex relationship between martial arts, philosophical growth, and the modern experience. They discuss the transition from the uncontrolled aggression of youth to the…
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Ryan Hall on Jiu-Jitsu, Power, and Human Nature
Lex Fridman speaks with jiu-jitsu and MMA fighter Ryan Hall, with Jen Hall joining parts of the conversation. They discuss what makes a warrior, the moral complexity of historical figures, and how power, justice, forgiveness, cancel cultur…
3h 48m
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