Jimmy Pedro
A friend and former mentee of Neil Adams, who learned techniques and training methodologies from him. Known for his hard training.
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Videos Mentioning Jimmy Pedro
Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions | Lex Fridman Podcast #236
Lex Fridman
Legendary judo competitor and coach, four-time Olympian, two-time Olympic bronze medalist, world champion in 1999, and current judo coach alongside Travis Stevens.
Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #265
Lex Fridman
A famous coach in America with a dorm-like training facility in Boston, similar to Larratt's vision for arm wrestling training.
Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #242
Lex Fridman
American judoka and coach, mentioned by Lex Fridman.
Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting | Lex Fridman Podcast #179
Lex Fridman
An American Judo coach who advises his athletes to go to school and have other avenues in life, freeing their minds to excel in their main sport.
Neil Adams: Judo, Olympics, Winning, Losing, and the Champion Mindset | Lex Fridman Podcast #427
Lex Fridman
A friend and former mentee of Neil Adams, who learned techniques and training methodologies from him. Known for his hard training.
Jimmy Pedro: Judo | Take It Uneasy Podcast
Lex Fridman
Legendary Judo competitor and coach, represented the US in four Olympics, winning bronze twice. Also coached elite American judokas.
Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness | Lex Fridman Podcast #223
Lex Fridman
Travis Stevens's coach and mentor, who played a critical role in his perseverance, especially after the 2012 Olympics loss. Pedro taught Stevens how to win and emphasized visualization.