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Lex Fridman does judo with Travis Stevens, Olympic Silver Medalist
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This is my judo training session with Travis Stevens, from a while back. He's a 2016 Olympic silver medalist in judo and one of the greatest American judoka ever. I've trained judo & jiu jitsu for many years. I love judo! Here's my previous podcast conversations on judo: - Travis Stevens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiNpESmPioQ - Jimmy Pedro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1fX2vOAEE
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Reconnecting with Judo
Lex Fridman shares his excitement about training judo with Travis Stevens, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist. He reflects on his journey in martial arts, mentioning his time off from judo to focus on submission grappling. Lex expresses his love for judo and his desire to return to the sport, highlighting the vibrant martial arts community in Austin.
"that was uh intense this video is a judo training session with Travis Stevens from a while back he's a 2016 Olympic silver medalist in Judo and one of the greatest American judoka ever I've trained Ju..."
The Art of the Throw
Travis Stevens introduces fundamental judo techniques, focusing on the mechanics of throwing. He explains the importance of body positioning and generating power through movement. This segment emphasizes the nuances of judo, including how to avoid overcommitting during a throw and the significance of maintaining the right angles.
"we get a chance to train and now dear friends here's the 2016 Olympic silver medalist in Judo Travis Stevens been a fan of for a long time thank you for uh talking a little Judo with me today man spra..."
Mastering the Say Nagi Throw
Travis Stevens elaborates on the Say Nagi throw, a signature technique in judo. He breaks down the mechanics of the throw, explaining how to use grips effectively and the importance of timing and balance. This segment provides insights into the strategic elements of executing a successful throw in judo.
"where I'm not overextending this leg and this moves what a lot of people try to do is they go here and they overcommit and now this foot can't take that step I try to hike and let that slide into plac..."
Balancing and Off-Balancing Techniques
In this segment, Travis discusses the concepts of balance and off-balancing in judo. He explains how to manipulate an opponent's center of gravity to create openings for throws. The discussion includes practical tips on how to maintain control and leverage during a match, showcasing the tactical depth of judo.
"way so you're known for this interesting variation was is the say Nagi throw where you grab the lapel can you explain how that works in a basic sense you're going to take a grip here don't get pushed ..."