Episode #236
Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
Jimmy Pedro is a judo competitor and coach, world champion, 3x world medalist, 2x Olympic medalist.
What this episode covers
Jimmy Pedro is a judo competitor and coach, world champion, 3x world medalist, 2x Olympic medalist.
Where to start
Russian approach to randori
Jimmy Pedro and Lex Fridman discuss russian approach to randori.
Start at 32:25
The most beautiful throw
Jimmy Pedro and Lex Fridman discuss the most beautiful throw.
Start at 7:56
Getting started in judo
Jimmy Pedro and Lex Fridman discuss getting started in judo.
Start at 2:14:12
People and topics
People
Topics
Key takeaways
- Introduction
- The most beautiful throw
- Russian approach to randori
- Judo gripping