Lex Fridman Podcast

#260 – Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time

Jan 30, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Georges St-Pierre, a legendary MMA champion, John Danaher, an innovative Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, and Gordon Ryan, a top submission grappler, share their insights on greatness in combat sports. They explore the evolution of grappling techniques and the significance of leg locks. Additionally, they delve into the balance between strength and skill, emotional dynamics in competition, and the importance of coaching. Their camaraderie shines through as they philosophize about mastery and the drive for self-improvement.

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John Danaher

Gordon Ryan

Georges St-Pierre

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How to Build World Championship Skills

04:39

The Perfect Center of Confidence

02:24

Do You Have a Doubt in Your Life?

02:46

Intro

2min

Innovative Health and Learning Solutions

2min

Embracing Power Naps and Internet Safety

3min

Uncovering Undervalued Skills for Success

4min

Innovative Mindsets in Combat Sports

17min

Motivating Through Doubt and the Role of Coaching

4min

Mastering the Guillotine: Lessons in Martial Arts Training

2min

The Emotional Arena of Competition

16min

Nutrition and Performance in Combat Sports

16min

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The Surprising Dynamics of Animal Combat

2min

11.

Strength vs. Skill in Grappling

21min

12.

Violence and Cooperation in Human Evolution

10min

13.

Combat Dynamics: Grappling vs. MMA

14min

14.

The Dynamics of MMA: Styles and Strategies

20min

15.

The Lost Legacy of Pancreation in Ancient Sports

2min

16.

Grappling Strategies and Takedown Techniques

16min

17.

Exploring the Cosmos: Humanity's Place in the Universe

14min

18.

The Impact of Specialization on Intelligence and Belief Systems

2min

19.

The Awakening of Machine Self-Awareness

4min

20.

Passion and Mastery in Sports

12min

21.

An Engaging Exchange Among Martial Arts Legends

2min

Georges St-Pierre is an MMA fighter. John Danaher is a martial arts coach. Gordon Ryan is a submission grappler. Each are considered by many to be the greatest of all time in each of their respective disciplines. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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Gordon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonlovesjiujitsu/

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(07:35) – Success
(22:35) – Trash talk
(25:42) – Doubt
(34:06) – Emotions
(46:01) – Gordon’s beef with André Galvão
(50:11) – Diet
(1:00:12) – Training
(1:28:21) – Human nature and combat sports
(1:39:34) – MMA vs Grappling
(1:48:53) – Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena
(1:52:40) – GSP and shoot boxing
(2:03:56) – GSP vs Khabib
(2:11:56) – Pankration
(2:15:08) – Effective grappling and takedowns
(2:30:40) – Aliens and Mars
(2:47:20) – Robots
(2:51:15) – Advice for young people

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