John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  3 роки тому +767

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    1:24 - Fear of death
    11:40 - The path to greatness
    17:19 - Judo
    21:29 - Seoi nage judo throw
    33:43 - Fundamentals of jiu jitsu
    39:56 - Developing new techniques
    47:45 - Value of training with lower belts
    57:45 - Escaping bad positions
    1:04:40 - Submissions
    1:08:52 - Reinventing yourself in 5 years
    1:25:00 - Drilling
    1:43:31 - Leglock system
    2:03:06 - How hard is it to break a leg?
    2:07:14 - Greatest jiu jitsu player ever
    2:12:04 - Roger Gracie
    2:16:47 - Gordon Ryan
    2:21:38 - Georges St-Pierre
    2:30:48 - Superintelligent Robot vs Cyborg Gordon Ryan
    3:06:29 - Advice to white belts
    3:09:46 - What does it take to get a black belt
    3:10:30 - Best martial art for street fighting
    3:17:45 - Tie chokes
    3:22:05 - Austin
    3:26:45 - Meaning of life

    • @mmatrainee
      @mmatrainee 3 роки тому +21

      Thank you for everything you do Sir! I need serious help with my life right now and your videos help me a lot.

    • @adamcox6960
      @adamcox6960 3 роки тому +24

      Time stamps are AWESOME. Thanks Lex.

    • @MikelJorgensen
      @MikelJorgensen 3 роки тому +5

      1:05:38 🥲💪💪💪💪

    • @Mdrnsamurai
      @Mdrnsamurai 3 роки тому +2

      Brilliant Lex, thank you to you and John for this.

    • @edehc
      @edehc 3 роки тому +2

      Can’t wait to listen to this!

  • @zulu88888888
    @zulu88888888 3 роки тому +402

    I've never clicked on a video so fast. One of the greatest minds in Martial Arts to ever live...

    • @tylerwalker6836
      @tylerwalker6836 3 роки тому +4

      was this literally your first initial thought before even thinking about a post😂 bc if so, so many other people did the same thing

    • @Lost_In_LA
      @Lost_In_LA 3 роки тому +12

      If I may correct it: "One of the greatest minds to ever live..."

    • @zulu88888888
      @zulu88888888 3 роки тому +1

      @@tylerwalker6836 hahah, I only realized it was a comment trend after I posted. It was my genuine first reaction when I saw it in my feed 😅

    • @scratchy3861
      @scratchy3861 3 роки тому +2

      And John danaher to

    • @zulu88888888
      @zulu88888888 3 роки тому +4

      @Colin McLeod I'd love to meet you on the mats. The torture that you would endoure would haunt you. Now, go back to your cave troll. The sunglight isn't good for you

  • @huntercoxpersonal
    @huntercoxpersonal 3 роки тому +2819

    dude you’ve overtaken JRE as the most interesting, in-depth podcast in existence. the level of guests lately is just unreal. You’re killing it! Keep it up, Lex!!!

    • @luisfernandoenrique
      @luisfernandoenrique 3 роки тому +71

      Absolutely

    • @arthurmorgan4460
      @arthurmorgan4460 3 роки тому +66

      I don't know about overtaken. Joe has a bigger platform which allows him to access to guests lex cant connect with. Personally I like jre for getting to know the guest in a chill, joking type conversation but when it comes to getting the most out of a guest. My top pick would have to be the tim ferris podcast.

    • @Perpurple
      @Perpurple 3 роки тому +30

      Joe became crap when he went to Spotify, he holds his tongue back on certain subjects and only has a certain kind of guest, great for 'alpha brained styled' kind of people. Good job getting muted joe

    • @arthurmorgan4460
      @arthurmorgan4460 3 роки тому +12

      @@Perpurple yeah. Joe hasnt had diaz, callen, eddie bravo on in a while tbh

    • @OOUGGE
      @OOUGGE 3 роки тому +2

      And hes on youtube!😂👍🏻

  • @Bather12
    @Bather12 3 роки тому +248

    I don't fight. I don't want to win a fighting competition. I don't have any interest in the history of martial arts. I do find this absolutely eye opening, spellbinding and full of wisdom you can apply to virtually any endeavour in life. Bravo.

    • @michaelcorcoran3942
      @michaelcorcoran3942 3 роки тому +7

      Hence The Book of Five Rings.
      Also looks like you got a bot here. I will report it.

    • @therealspyguy
      @therealspyguy 3 роки тому +9

      No, it's Danaher. Not Bravo.

    • @EMACK2K10
      @EMACK2K10 3 роки тому +2

      Beat me too it

    • @DrSpaceman42
      @DrSpaceman42 3 роки тому +1

      @@therealspyguy lol

    • @MustObeyTheRules
      @MustObeyTheRules 3 роки тому +1

      But life is a competition for all forms of life

  • @unpopularopinion298
    @unpopularopinion298 3 місяці тому +462

    How did i wake up to this? 😭

    • @Alex-d3c1i
      @Alex-d3c1i 2 місяці тому +49

      Duuuuude! Same. I was sleeping to sounds of rain and woke to the beauty of death

    • @jamesvyse8444
      @jamesvyse8444 2 місяці тому +10

      Same 😂😂😂😂

    • @Darkblade3287
      @Darkblade3287 2 місяці тому +7

      Same lol

    • @GJYT23
      @GJYT23 2 місяці тому +5

      Same man

    • @AskDrLinqShorts
      @AskDrLinqShorts 2 місяці тому +3

      Me too! Just now

  • @boyerindustries
    @boyerindustries 3 роки тому +106

    The most amazing part of this interview, is the ability for the listener to interchange “Jiu jitsu” with “life”, as the subject of conversation, and still find tremendous relevance and insight. Another reason I love martial arts training.

    • @eddievangundy4510
      @eddievangundy4510 Місяць тому

      Fair enough, but it is still true that the lion has enormous Mastery over any human. Indeed a full grown adult male chimp has mastery over any human.
      Just to keep things in perspective.

  • @Willifordwav
    @Willifordwav 3 роки тому +848

    This man is a legend. People in the martial arts world will be talking about him for hundreds of years

  • @turboflutter9325
    @turboflutter9325 3 роки тому +486

    I expected them to just communicate telepathically and use subtitles

    • @dukeboy96SS
      @dukeboy96SS 3 роки тому +9

      LMFAOOOOOOO

    • @codyferrell1031
      @codyferrell1031 3 роки тому +4

      🤣😂😂😂🤣💀💀💀 fooking dying

    • @M.W.777
      @M.W.777 7 місяців тому +1

      lol that's hilarious!

  • @MikeClerkMusic
    @MikeClerkMusic 3 роки тому +571

    Danahers ability to educate you on something you thought you’d never be interested in, and then use that information to display why he’s deciding to choose his answer is truly remarkable.

    • @SilvrSeven
      @SilvrSeven 3 роки тому +7

      your ability to fanboy over everyone is also truly remarkable

    • @MikeClerkMusic
      @MikeClerkMusic 3 роки тому +30

      @@SilvrSeven wonderful. Thanks

    • @unclewangg
      @unclewangg 3 роки тому +17

      @@SilvrSeven durrrrrr i karam i smart i no idolize durrrrrr

    • @SilvrSeven
      @SilvrSeven 3 роки тому

      @@unclewangg someone gets it

    • @anthonymichaeldurkin6244
      @anthonymichaeldurkin6244 3 роки тому

      Its what confidence looks and sounds like

  • @oliverrobinson2116
    @oliverrobinson2116 2 роки тому +583

    Lex: Hey John, how are you?
    John: Well this can be broken down into two parts. The anatomy and physiology of my actual being here or my current emotional state, which I can try to express but might be incorrect due to subconscious mental barriers I have gained due to unknown childhood trauma. So let’s go step by step.
    Lex: ‘gun in mouth’

  • @lima4282
    @lima4282 3 роки тому +55

    Started Jiu Jitsu a year ago at 40 years old and have almost given up a few times. This interview may be one of the most insightful interviews ever. Absolutely outstanding to both of you. You really took advantage of the opportunity and asked phenomenal questions. This lit the fire for me again. I’m all in now. Well done gents! 🤘🏽

    • @fastlanenigeria
      @fastlanenigeria 2 роки тому +2

      Don't stop! How's it going now?

    • @shyfly6560
      @shyfly6560 Рік тому +1

      Are you still going?

    • @zbc9176
      @zbc9176 10 місяців тому +1

      Starting now at 35 🫡💪

    • @gc-hn4ky
      @gc-hn4ky 7 місяців тому +1

      Take peds it helps tremendously

    • @JezzaE2003
      @JezzaE2003 7 місяців тому

      @@gc-hn4ky can attest

  • @monte4673
    @monte4673 3 роки тому +733

    “Techniques are born the same way we are, weak and in need of nutrition.”

  • @kaikkimoi
    @kaikkimoi 3 роки тому +279

    Finally someone ask real questions. Fucking hate it when people have John Danaher caliber of people on their show and asks him about rashguards and what he thinks about the next polaris professional 69, when you have great mind like him, you must ask him deep questions and let him talk for nearly 4 hours, much respect for Lex!

  • @DamnedConservative
    @DamnedConservative 3 роки тому +368

    Lex has been killing it with the guests recently. Train by day, Lex Fridman podcast by night... All day.

    • @TS-bg7cn
      @TS-bg7cn 3 роки тому +7

      Yes the guests are obviously a huge component in a captivating podcast. Lex is right there with Joe in terms of interesting guests however Lex has a way to go in the way he engages said guests. Joe is phenomenal in this regard.

    • @tehpunxunite8386
      @tehpunxunite8386 3 роки тому +2

      JRE is over for me, it's Lex all dae! Keep your Spotify I'm joining just for that podcast. I find my music elsewhere.

    • @theohuioiesin6519
      @theohuioiesin6519 3 роки тому

      😂

    • @birendragurung5603
      @birendragurung5603 2 роки тому

      Tututuutyutuutuu

    • @bitkid1041
      @bitkid1041 2 роки тому +1

      Facts

  • @nicholassmith8212
    @nicholassmith8212 3 роки тому +17

    Hearing John speak is so fascinating he's so articulate yet very polite and curious. He always asks questions to the person he's talking to and genuinely is interested and you can tell Lex deeply enjoys this conversation. This was a very informative and motivational episode absolutely love it!

    • @vex6543
      @vex6543 10 місяців тому

      You’re riding him hard

  • @stephencrowell1447
    @stephencrowell1447 3 роки тому +196

    The way he says, “every session is a therapy session.” And then the smirk and sip of the coffee. This man is awesome

    • @vonb2792
      @vonb2792 Рік тому +3

      Its soo true lol

    • @JesusisKing12345-u
      @JesusisKing12345-u 17 днів тому

      REPENT AND BELIVE IN JESUS CHRIST FOR THE SALVATION OF YOUR SOULS. ON JUDGEMENT DAY EVERYBODY WILL GIVE AN ACCOUNT FOR THE THINGS THEY HAVE DONE AND WITHOUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST YOU ARE GUILTY OF BREAKING GODS HOLY LAW. REPENT AND PUT YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.” John 3:16

  • @fengshuimma9160
    @fengshuimma9160 3 роки тому +1053

    Humans “why are you here, aliens?”
    Aliens “we want to speak with John Danaher”
    GSP “OOOoOoOoO I knew it”

    • @stam7250
      @stam7250 3 роки тому +6

      Damn lol

    • @MMA_Jackal
      @MMA_Jackal 3 роки тому +3

      😂🤣😂

    • @tank356
      @tank356 3 роки тому +9

      Comment of the year

    • @Tomy762
      @Tomy762 3 роки тому +4

      This is gold

    • @rjpacana5231
      @rjpacana5231 3 роки тому +18

      So under rated. I hear gsp’s broken English ooooOooOoHhhHh in my head so clearly it’s almost dejavu.

  • @BenEng
    @BenEng 3 роки тому +28

    Even as a listener with zero martial arts experience and virtually no past interest in combat sports until I began listening to Rogan and your podcast, my most favorite episodes have been with GSP and this one. The depth of knowledge explored, the tremendous command of language, and the captivating personalities of these two guests is top notch. Thank you for these gems.

  • @budoo88
    @budoo88 3 роки тому +233

    This is the best Mother's Day surprise I could have ever hoped for.

  • @kenzopoe7050
    @kenzopoe7050 3 роки тому +43

    This is not only one of my favorite Lex Fridman podcasts but also one my favorite podcasts ever!
    This was a seriously important podcast.

  • @hcclife425
    @hcclife425 2 роки тому +51

    Well this has officially taught me almost every life lesson I'll be caring with the rest of my life. Thank you John you truly are an inspiration.

  • @shadowcoder887
    @shadowcoder887 3 роки тому +119

    This easily became my favorite podcast ever

  • @RebwarSoløsten
    @RebwarSoløsten 3 роки тому +104

    10 minutes in and all i can think of is that John needs to be put in a time capsule. much love Lex

  • @maipenraionyourthai1943
    @maipenraionyourthai1943 3 роки тому +79

    So much of Danahers ideas and philosophies can be applied to so many facets of life in general. An absolutely riveting character...brimming with resonance.

    • @tjgadner8896
      @tjgadner8896 2 роки тому

      🙄

    • @maipenraionyourthai1943
      @maipenraionyourthai1943 2 роки тому +2

      @@tjgadner8896 🤡

    • @tjgadner8896
      @tjgadner8896 2 роки тому +3

      @@maipenraionyourthai1943 “an absolutely riveting character… brimming with resonance” who do you think you are bro mark Twain

    • @Altair584
      @Altair584 2 роки тому

      Local idiot thinks a general expression is indicative of English lit.

  • @SPARTANTRAD3S
    @SPARTANTRAD3S 2 роки тому +8

    This is probably one of the absolute best and valuable podcasts I’ve listened to. Everyone can apply many of these values/teaching spoken here. This is just pure GOLD.

  • @wcyamyname
    @wcyamyname 3 роки тому +25

    As a judoka it was awesome to listen to a discussion between guys who really understand the sport.

    • @Grant-w4b
      @Grant-w4b 3 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback.....for more information +1-3-2-0-2-7-0-6-1-1-8
      W /H/A/T/S/A/P/P./M•E••💯

    • @Xpistos510
      @Xpistos510 3 роки тому

      @@Grant-w4b No.

    • @MegaBabygal1
      @MegaBabygal1 3 роки тому +1

      Are you icelandic sir? Your name looks icelandic. I love iceland!!!!!

    • @wcyamyname
      @wcyamyname 3 роки тому +1

      @@MegaBabygal1 Yes I am, good eye 😊

  • @jewellsclothing
    @jewellsclothing 3 роки тому +31

    I’m 30 mins in and this is becoming my favorite podcast of all time with the amount of knowledge and perspective

  • @johnbutler7567
    @johnbutler7567 3 роки тому +71

    I've been down the Danaher rabbit hole all week this is the perfect collaboration!

  • @muzikjay
    @muzikjay 3 роки тому +27

    I’ve watched the podcast 3 times through already. One of my favorite discussions ever

  • @nxctem5104
    @nxctem5104 3 роки тому +26

    I am watching this in my room, at 3 am and I couldn't be more grateful
    Thank you for this life-changing content, much much love from Ciudad de México to Lex and to coach Danaher, it is always a delightful experience to hear you speak

    • @daveyweatherholt8649
      @daveyweatherholt8649 3 роки тому

      You owe the cartel money. Pay or pay with your life. You have 1 day to come up with over 9000$ u.s

  • @hacun3jr
    @hacun3jr 3 роки тому +58

    Ah this is amazing. John Danaher is quite arguably the world's greatest genius of all martial arts, not just jiujitsu. He knows everything about all the arts, all the techniques, and all martial arts events. Confirmed by Gordon Ryan

    • @odd_shoe
      @odd_shoe 3 роки тому +4

      Lolll you had me at the first half

  • @jayanthkumar7964
    @jayanthkumar7964 3 роки тому +8

    That was quite easily one of the best podcasts ever. And John was barely even scratching the surface of what seems to be deeply considered thoughts. Wow.

  • @mathieuprajnanpad4174
    @mathieuprajnanpad4174 3 роки тому +22

    Best John Danaher interview that exist. Thank you so much Lex for this great interview. We could write a book out of this interview.

  • @rasalghul9331
    @rasalghul9331 3 роки тому +18

    This was such an enjoyable podcast. I could not believe the 3.5hours flew by listening to it. Props to Lex and Danaher for being able to carry on such an incredible conversation on so many seemingly different topics with such interest, sincerity, and enthusiasm.

    • @ErnieDaFif
      @ErnieDaFif Рік тому

      Please tell me you atleast sped it up. Lol.

  • @adz1011
    @adz1011 3 роки тому +62

    As a man who has alot of anxiety at night about death. The way John explains it at the beginning has given me a new perspective of looking at it.

    • @Karlsator
      @Karlsator 3 роки тому +5

      Interesting That John Believes in something with his whole heart and soul. That would imply an afterlife. Being accountable to God is much more scary than oblivion.

    • @adz1011
      @adz1011 3 роки тому +1

      @@Karlsator if there was a god why do so many people suffer.

    • @hozerberto4886
      @hozerberto4886 3 роки тому +1

      John never died, CT fletcher died a bunch of times and he says there’s something after

    • @hozerberto4886
      @hozerberto4886 3 роки тому +2

      @@adz1011 because of people, god gave us the freedom and we choose to hurt each other

    • @hozerberto4886
      @hozerberto4886 3 роки тому +1

      @@RichardCookerly saying god doesn’t exist is stupid

  • @Abe_3000
    @Abe_3000 3 роки тому +389

    Lex: "How are you?"
    John: "what exactly do you mean by how are you?"

  • @alexwells5084
    @alexwells5084 3 роки тому +238

    Lex *asks first question*. John-“let’s actually do two questions”

    • @johncarr8816
      @johncarr8816 3 роки тому +46

      When you invite danaher on your podcast it becomes danahers podcast.

    • @sam_s_
      @sam_s_ 3 роки тому +10

      He split and doubled down.

    • @uncletezzy
      @uncletezzy 3 роки тому +1

      damn the asterisks didn’t work

    • @jaredlind2888
      @jaredlind2888 3 роки тому

      @@uncletezzy I think there needed to be space between the second asterisk and the period.

    • @richardaguirre932
      @richardaguirre932 3 роки тому

      A philosopher that doesn’t believe in God? Man is a pessimist

  • @Jiu-JitsuJourney257
    @Jiu-JitsuJourney257 Рік тому +1

    This man is so intelligent. The way he breaks down the training and drilling aspects is making me reevaluate what I’m doing. I definitely feel like I need to be further along than where I am. And he’s absolutely right, learn to escape terrible spots to gain the confidence to take risks.

  • @Romie15
    @Romie15 Рік тому +4

    This episode is so good and so packed with great life insights and information that I couldn't just watch it in one go. John Danaher is very eloquent. He presents his ideas in such a organised and simple way... it's just so impressive

  • @MtMeadow
    @MtMeadow 3 роки тому +76

    “Building that confidence (that you can’t lose) is the key to championship performance. The single most effective way to do it is to take away the innate fear that we all have of bad outcomes; it makes us risk averse. When you believe you can’t lose then you’ll take risks because there are no downsides to your actions.”

    • @yew2oob954
      @yew2oob954 3 роки тому

      @Juan Direction At 2:26:33 John answer what GSP what afraid of.

    • @Rau-AR
      @Rau-AR 3 роки тому

      As Mike Tyson says, confidence breeds success, and success breeds confidence.

  • @6DonnieDarko
    @6DonnieDarko 3 роки тому +71

    Thank you Lex, for taking me to school every week.

  • @Madman1950
    @Madman1950 3 роки тому +49

    You need Firas zahabi on to complete the gsp trinity

    • @cthornton523
      @cthornton523 3 роки тому +3

      Yes please!!

    • @jax8714
      @jax8714 3 роки тому

      What about Freddie roach?!

    • @joshuabyram7485
      @joshuabyram7485 3 роки тому +1

      Would love Firas. He’s so insightful and loved him on Rogan

  • @maskedcreator4525
    @maskedcreator4525 Рік тому +5

    If I could spend an hour with anyone John is probably my pick..He seems like the kind of guy that makes you better just by being around him, as long as you are willing to pay attention

    • @TheJahool
      @TheJahool 7 місяців тому

      I think I'd fall asleep

  • @gabeclark8050
    @gabeclark8050 2 роки тому

    Dude Lex is extremely respectful. With so much bashing in the world it is so refreshing to see a gentleman speak and the entire discussion altogether is just so good. Awesome awesome awesome video with SO much to learn.

  • @mrdbourke
    @mrdbourke 3 роки тому +15

    My two favourite activities in life are writing (code, words) & fighting. And this podcast is like watching two Gods discussing their ideas on each.
    Thank you for the episode Lex! Massive props to John too! Excellent choice of rashie.

  • @nuwandealwis3959
    @nuwandealwis3959 3 роки тому +36

    The way he answered the meaning to life was really insightful

    • @FreekFreeksma
      @FreekFreeksma 3 роки тому +3

      @Lex Frídman oh wow thanks so much Lex! Will definitely invest

    • @errgo2713
      @errgo2713 3 роки тому

      He just plagiarised the Platonist philosopher, Alain Badiou, who called that thesis: Live for Idea.

    • @nuwandealwis3959
      @nuwandealwis3959 3 роки тому

      @@errgo2713hey I mean great minds build off each other, the language we use the words we speak they where all the invention of someone else. Someone thought one day the word I should refer to the self. Knowledge people accumulate often does not originate from one's mind.

  • @MCGZ_
    @MCGZ_ 3 роки тому +75

    That moment neo meets the architect and sets up a microphone. fuck yes

    • @mcocc3553
      @mcocc3553 3 роки тому +2

      underrated comment

  • @LastlyMore
    @LastlyMore 2 роки тому +4

    I've never really heard of this guy, but what comes out of his mouth is absolutely captivating. He's extremely wise and thoughtful and articulate. Amazing guest, thank you both.

  • @ScheffCity
    @ScheffCity 3 роки тому +7

    I'm so happy this podcast exists. Quickly becoming my favorite.
    Got the GOATs GSP and John Danaher. Firas Zahabi next!

  • @Nixxsta
    @Nixxsta 3 роки тому +13

    The best Danaher interview ever put out! Thanks Lex for asking all the questions we've wanted and have more insight into Danahers training methods and him in general

  • @ChristopherCarpenter
    @ChristopherCarpenter 3 роки тому +18

    I need more John danaher podcasts in my life, this is amazing

    • @Maximo10101
      @Maximo10101 3 роки тому +1

      Check out the Bjj fanatics podcast

  • @JustSushi0
    @JustSushi0 3 роки тому +34

    Danaher seems like he has truly realized the logic of brutality on a level beyond most coaches I've listened to speak on technique across the various combat sports.

  • @shubhamsinghstar123
    @shubhamsinghstar123 3 роки тому +3

    I love how his ideas are not specific just to Jiu Jitsu, but sports as a whole and life in general.
    Incredibly fascinating person to listen to.

  • @niftyhacker
    @niftyhacker Рік тому

    I've listened to probably 30-40 Lex podcasts and most of them are really good. But this one tops them all by a long long margin. Mr Danaher's ability to take complex problems, break them apart and give meaningful deep answers is just astonishing. Thank you!

  • @kevivarma2759
    @kevivarma2759 3 роки тому +12

    Ah Lex, you are my favorite podcast hands down.

  • @felixr.6438
    @felixr.6438 3 роки тому +169

    Gordon is more tense in his training sessions than he is in competitions because most of his teammates are better than the people he competes against. - That is so insane 😂

    • @fishstickparty
      @fishstickparty 3 роки тому +9

      Craig Jones is probably the second best grappler in the world and they invited him to join their team because of that

    • @danieldelanoche2015
      @danieldelanoche2015 3 роки тому +5

      @@fishstickparty I think it was the other way around actually

  • @jaye2491
    @jaye2491 3 роки тому +4

    Arguably the two greatest minds who practice Jiu Jitsu on the same podcast. What a gift to get this content.

  • @efwefwef6975
    @efwefwef6975 2 роки тому +1

    This is like listening to an audiobook before bed. It’s beautiful. I learn for about 20-30 minutes and then I fall sound asleep. They have calming voices.

  • @m.douglas5406
    @m.douglas5406 3 роки тому

    I’ve always said this. You always know a good listen by the questions they ask. The thoughtfulness of John’s questions indicates his listens very well, not just speaks very well.

  • @user-zi7wb3tw6u
    @user-zi7wb3tw6u 3 роки тому +148

    Why can’t I stop watching this guy speak ? ASMR vibes

    • @nicholasboruta9936
      @nicholasboruta9936 3 роки тому +7

      Because hes the smartest man in combat sports

    • @pinoysatoshi3754
      @pinoysatoshi3754 3 роки тому +4

      Power of proper speaking.

    • @EKleKtiKSound
      @EKleKtiKSound 3 роки тому +3

      Danaher yes, lex is so monotone its....I only listen when its people I like cause of his voice. It bores me but hes brilliant

    • @jamesahern9864
      @jamesahern9864 3 роки тому +3

      @@Sx-xy2zi every goddamn comment section has some audiophile bitching. It's fine.

    • @henningstedtfeld7121
      @henningstedtfeld7121 3 роки тому +2

      @@EKleKtiKSound I like Lex, too. However, his voice is not only monotone, but he needs too much time to articulate his questions.

  • @Jenjak
    @Jenjak 3 роки тому +7

    This episode blew my brain out. I will need to rewatch it several times.

  • @lodiklaas
    @lodiklaas 3 роки тому +9

    The moment Lex asks the question about a super intelligent robot vs cyborg Gorden Ryan. The twinkle in John's eyes and how enthusiastically he responded to the question was fantastic to see, and very interesting to listen to.

  • @caseyjordan9513
    @caseyjordan9513 3 роки тому +5

    I've watched so many danaher interviews and this was by far the best. Lex did an amazing job at going to the deep areas and questions while making this feel as lighthearted and fun as a chat around a campfire.

  • @agoosoriano903
    @agoosoriano903 3 роки тому +24

    When Lex asks John a question about an Ai that couple possibly beat Gordon Ryan, I can’t help but think that these are the exact two minds that are capable of building it. And I would also watch the hell of that movie if it ever gets made lol

  • @stufraser8616
    @stufraser8616 2 роки тому +3

    These two men are geniuses. I think they explore ideas together well too. Love from NZ JD - you're the man x

  • @ColeWalters
    @ColeWalters 3 роки тому +34

    Danaher’s tongue-in-cheek “I am notoriously cold and unemotional” comment was hilarious.

  • @boyerindustries
    @boyerindustries 3 роки тому +39

    Based on John’s choice to wear probably the most fancy/formal attire he owns,
    I think it’s safe to say that Lex has now officially been confirmed as Rogan’s successor on UA-cam.

  • @lnw_art4346
    @lnw_art4346 Рік тому

    round 4 please lex, i love john's insights especially on non jj questions. His answers are so thought provoking and logical. Truly an intelligent man

  • @EmHaiti-mq3hk
    @EmHaiti-mq3hk 4 місяці тому

    How can a person not learn from this type of a coach...He will disect, and expand, a person's existing knowledge, while using basic yet specific and direct, terminology. He doesn't waste any words, his calmness is contagious to me as a viewer, so I can only imagine the impact it has on his students, over a long time and at the higher level. His answers are specific, but indicate the possibilities of multiple aspects, or adaptations, that a person can apply to them based on their outlook etc

  • @jamesr2936
    @jamesr2936 3 роки тому +77

    The philosophical martial arts master. Danaher is like a modern Zhuangzi.

    • @jamesr2936
      @jamesr2936 3 роки тому +6

      @@teelorp8306 I dont watch other podcasts. Only Lex. Zhuangzi is pretty well known...

    • @heshamaldhahiry95
      @heshamaldhahiry95 3 роки тому +3

      @@teelorp8306 troll 📢

  • @Theshaman12
    @Theshaman12 5 місяців тому +3

    I’ve listened to this like 10 times now. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @eddievangundy4510
      @eddievangundy4510 Місяць тому

      And I have listened to his discussion of the mastery of animals 100 times.
      In the wild, the lion has mastery even over a bear because the bear is risk averse.

  • @Colgoman
    @Colgoman 3 роки тому +4

    This is the greatest podcast episode which I have ever listened to. Huge thanks to Lex and John!

  • @plutonium120
    @plutonium120 2 роки тому

    the amount of breadth and depth of knowledge that coach danaher possesses is immense and freaking incredible. brilliant mind. very impressive.

  • @superbad3591
    @superbad3591 3 роки тому

    We are living in a golden age of podcasts, theres no point in comparing on whos the best one, collectively the quality of the content available is the best we wil ever see I think

  • @kaiwatson8289
    @kaiwatson8289 3 роки тому +10

    Been looking forward to this, it's gonna get me through a night shift in the UK tonight. Thanks gents.

  • @ryandavis2784
    @ryandavis2784 3 роки тому +15

    I can’t tell you how anxious I was for this to drop

  • @broluxgigantos89
    @broluxgigantos89 3 роки тому +32

    John Danaher might be a modern day Miyamoto Musashi. A philosopher who fights. It's rare I get excited by a guest on a podcast.

  • @ibrahimfahad1043
    @ibrahimfahad1043 2 місяці тому

    Lex got my absolute respect with the opening question for someone who deeply understands the wisdom of fighting. What a question bravo lex amazing perspective be john

  • @michaelfallon4760
    @michaelfallon4760 3 роки тому

    Surprised by the depth and breadth of this man’s careful thinking. Cannot remember seeing/listening to a better conversation.

  • @nobodyandeverybody979
    @nobodyandeverybody979 2 роки тому +3

    I never thought a jiu-jitsu coach will give me the answers I have been looking for in hundreds of books

  • @mowermicah7880
    @mowermicah7880 3 роки тому +5

    @lexfridman What does it take to get a second interview with you and John? This is one of the best podcast episodes I've ever heard in my life.

  • @mmatrainee
    @mmatrainee 3 роки тому +54

    When listening to Gordon Ryan and Joe talk about hearing Lex and Danaher talk, I instantly hoped to hear one of these conversations... Then this is upload about six hours later.. fate I say!

    • @EKleKtiKSound
      @EKleKtiKSound 3 роки тому

      If you listened to the last lex episode on JRE he said he was either gonna interview John or had already and was waiting to upload. So I don't think it was fate

    • @mmatrainee
      @mmatrainee 3 роки тому

      @@EKleKtiKSound I really feel bad for you.... I'm sorry for whatever you are going through right now and I am sure it will get better. Have a wonderful day and week Sir/Ma'am

    • @EKleKtiKSound
      @EKleKtiKSound 3 роки тому +1

      @@mmatrainee I'm good homie.....got money n the bank got a girl 2 cats a house....I'm chillin....all I'm saying it wasn't fate....its coincidence....I knew this was coming from listening to the jre last week.

    • @DrGetgood
      @DrGetgood 3 роки тому +2

      @@mmatrainee the fuck are you talking about lol

  • @joeiacona1174
    @joeiacona1174 Рік тому

    Lex, your observation is so on point and also very eloquently stated “it’s tragic and beautiful that what makes things amazing is that they end” well done.

  • @jacklarue7049
    @jacklarue7049 3 роки тому +3

    Lex, as someone who first saw you on JRE, I have been a fan of your podcast since around the pandemic starting. Have been a huge fan, and love all the guests you have had on, from the episode with your father (who by the way is an unbelievably interesting genius that I hope as a Philly native will be able to run into him sometime around the University City/Drexel area 😂) to jiujitsu legends like this episode. Keep firing bro, you’re a legend and def the top podcaster out now, since Joe has sold out.

  • @ProjectSage
    @ProjectSage 3 роки тому +8

    PERFECT TIMING TO CURB MY DEPRESSED STATE, GOSH I LOVE YOU FOR THIS!!!!

  • @HP-fn4bo
    @HP-fn4bo 3 роки тому +4

    I have fallen asleep to this podcast every night for two weeks. There’s some thing about it, it is so perfect for listening to in bed.

  • @yosoyernestoalvarez
    @yosoyernestoalvarez 2 роки тому +1

    John Danaher is such a wise man it's unbelievable..a grand master in martial arts and a master in life ....what a bad ass my respects sir ....osss

  • @GuilhermeMendesG
    @GuilhermeMendesG Рік тому

    That's by far the best conversation I've ever seen! Tks Lex for bringing John to the podcast.

  • @ssjmiggs6317
    @ssjmiggs6317 3 роки тому +7

    Bro you’ve had on Dan Carlin Dan gable and now John Danaher, this is GOAT podcast

  • @ACactusHealingRhino
    @ACactusHealingRhino 3 роки тому +33

    "There's lots of different ways you can build the cyborg Gordon Ryan." This..... this is the content I seek.

  • @Trapezoideris
    @Trapezoideris 3 роки тому +7

    I can't believe you record this a week after I start jiu jitsu

  • @destro1989
    @destro1989 3 роки тому +1

    I don't even train BJJ but I love to listen to John talk and explain it to me. That's how much I appreciate John.

  • @David-lk1hq
    @David-lk1hq 3 роки тому

    I hit on this because I'm a white belt in bjj and am gorging myself on anything that I think will help grow and grok as a practitioner. I knew the interlocutors were intelligent. I had no idea the dialogue was going to be a form of critical-thinking-flow-roll in which life, death, combat sports, and the nature of meaning would be explored with depth, sensitivity, and humor. I am utterly and completely floored by this. Ty Lex and ty John. Ty for giving me so much to ponder...

  • @KingKeNNySlay
    @KingKeNNySlay 3 роки тому +5

    Best asmr podcast full of knowledge!

  • @willm0187
    @willm0187 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing conversation with a true grandmaster! The level of thinking, evaluation of trade-offs, plotting 3/6/9 moves ahead and beyond is awesome. I feel privileged to listen in on this PhD level discussion. Bravo Lex!

  • @antonio.7557
    @antonio.7557 3 роки тому +19

    damn i'm so impressed with danahers knowledge of non-martial arts stuff like jet engines, AI, chess computers etc. Like wtf? he knows the precise years and names etc

  • @Ingeb91
    @Ingeb91 3 роки тому

    This man is one of the most intelligent people I have ever listened to. Probably one of the more intelligent people on the planet. I thoroughly enjoyed your talk.

  • @AriasForceOne
    @AriasForceOne 3 роки тому

    From someone outside of the martial arts world, this is probably one of my favorite podcasts. Lex you are an EXCELLENT interviewer.

  • @dennishearns8492
    @dennishearns8492 3 роки тому +9

    This dude is like the MMA Professor Xavier

  • @gaudien9096
    @gaudien9096 3 роки тому +4

    Welcome to the Danaher podcast. Today's guest is AI specialist and BJJ black belt Lex Fridman