Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness | Lex Fridman Podcast #223

Travis Stevens is the 2016 Olympic Judo silver medalist and BJJ black belt. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
4:39 - What is Judo?
12:27 - Travis's signature throw
17:52 - Fundamentals
19:44 - Throws
32:36 - Gripping
41:09 - Weight cutting
1:10:22 - Injuries
1:14:22 - Jiu-Jitsu
1:18:05 - Lex on his judo competition experience
1:21:30 - Levels of mastery
1:34:41 - Matches
1:48:42 - Travis inspired Lex to practice judo
1:54:56 - London 2012 Olympic games
2:36:33 - 2016 Olympic games
3:10:56 - Mixed team competition
3:18:21 - The value of epic throws
3:21:49 - Shohei Ono
3:28:11 - Chess
3:33:14 - The coach
3:39:50 - Advice for young people

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