The Joe Rogan Experience #2292 - Josh Waitzkin
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Mar 19, 2025 
Josh Waitzkin, a retired chess champion and martial artist, shares his journey through high-stakes competition and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability in facing life's challenges, be it in martial arts or chess. The discussion reveals insights into the thrill of e-foiling and the respect required in extreme sports like free diving. Waitzkin contrasts the evocations of mentorship in chess with the pressures of fame, all while exploring the evolution of training through technology and the deep lessons learned from embracing discomfort.
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First Encounter with Marcelo Garcia
- Joe Rogan recalls seeing Marcelo Garcia compete live in 2003.
- He was impressed by Garcia's unique scrambling style, especially against Chao Lin.
Shared Jiu-Jitsu Roots
- Josh Waitzkin's early Jiu-Jitsu training began with John Machado.
- This overlaps with Joe Rogan's own Jiu-Jitsu beginnings.
The Importance of Transitions
- Marcelo Garcia's training philosophy emphasized transitions over holding positions.
- This approach maximized time spent in the "in-between," leading to greater virtuosity.
