John Danaher
A prominent Jiu-Jitsu coach, mentioned as a former coach of Craig Jones and now coaching Brazilians.
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Videos Mentioning John Danaher

Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #169
Lex Fridman
A prominent Jiu-Jitsu coach, mentioned as someone who recognized and taught the importance of leg attacks in grappling.

Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #260
Lex Fridman
Considered the greatest martial arts coach of all time, known for his analytical approach to jiu-jitsu and emphasis on undervalued techniques like leglocks.

Mark Normand: Comedy! | Lex Fridman Podcast #255
Lex Fridman
One of the greatest grapplers and martial artists of all time, mentioned in the context of Austin becoming a martial arts hub.

Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline | Lex Fridman Podcast #197
Lex Fridman
A jiu-jitsu coach and philosopher known for creating a 'science of jiu-jitsu' through systems thinking and advocating for winning by submission (or dominance) rather than points.

Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #185
Lex Fridman
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor known for his open-minded approach and development of leglock systems.

John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182
Lex Fridman
Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest coaches and minds in the martial arts world, having coached many champions in jiu-jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA.

Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting | Lex Fridman Podcast #179
Lex Fridman
GSP's Jiu-Jitsu coach, praised for applying his academic background to Jiu-Jitsu and being an incredible teacher. Also mentioned by Lex as someone who stresses mastering escapes.

Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
A prominent jiu-jitsu coach and innovator in leg locks and grappling, whose contributions to the sport and the systematization of techniques are recognized.

Craig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling | Lex Fridman Podcast #439
Lex Fridman
A prominent Jiu-Jitsu coach, mentioned as a former coach of Craig Jones and now coaching Brazilians.

Roger Gracie: Greatest Jiu Jitsu Competitor of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #343
Lex Fridman
A renowned Jiu Jitsu coach known for his intelligence, eccentric personality, and 24/7 dedication to his athletes, focusing on systematic training and weakness development.

Cal And Jamie Explain The Internet | Old, Weird Internet
Cal Newport
Mentioned as an example of a figure Lex Fridman would interview, highlighting his broad range of guests.

Josh Waitzkin Returns Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An incredible athlete and teacher in Jiu-Jitsu, mentioned by Tim Ferriss.

B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan | Lex Fridman Podcast #363
Lex Fridman
Head of the former Danaher Death Squad (DDS), known for his strict regime and for being a significant coach and mentor to the B Team members early in their careers.