
The Mayn Idea Podcast
#126: Jimmy Pedro - Fostering Greatness, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Grips, and Systemized Martial Arts
Jimmy Pedro is an American Judoka, 4x Olympian, 2x Olympic Bronze Medalist, and World Judo Champion. Please support this show by checking out the sponsors.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:17) Jimmy Pedro Definition of Judo
(11:37) Value of Intentional Warm-Ups
(19:45) Maintaining Intensity and Safety in Training
(22:58) Olympian Mindset and Alpha Female Dominance
(25:00) Becoming Elite With Few Training Partners
(35:00) Medalling in the Olympics
(45:25) Olympic Medals, Validation, and Legacy
(48:04) American Judo's Challenge at Paris 2024
(53:00) Team USA Funding Issues, Promotion, and Financiers
(56:00) Judo
(1:02:57) Getting Smashed, Jiu Jitsu, and Judos Clear Role
(1:07:15) Grips: Application, Systemization, and Utilization
(1:15:36) Kayla Harrison: UFC, Olympics, and Weight Cuts
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