#236 – Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions
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<p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br />
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(00:00) – Introduction<br />
(07:56) – The most beautiful throw<br />
(32:25) – Russian approach to randori<br />
(45:57) – Judo gripping<br />
(57:25) – IOC<br />
(1:07:50) – Toughest match<br />
(1:12:57) – Jimmy Pedro Sr<br />
(1:32:12) – Travis Stevens<br />
(1:51:42) – Kayla Harrison<br />
(2:10:00) – Putin and judo<br />
(2:14:12) – Getting started in judo<br />
(2:18:58) – BJJ<br />
(2:22:24) – Advice for young people</p>