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John Danaher

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Conversation after conversation, John Danaher returns to confidence, grappling. John Danaher argues that escaping bad positions in jiu jitsu builds confidence more than it demonstrates dominance. Leg locks in jiu jitsu have evolved from low-percentage techniques to highly effective strategies, emphasizing control over speed.

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The mechanism of control in leg locks involves entangling the opponent's legs, while the mechanism of breaking is the application of the lock itself.
#182John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
St-Pierre's shootboxing was not recognized as a distinct skill at the time, showing his foresight in MMA strategy.
#182John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
The success of Russia's wrestling program suggests that effective training methods can outweigh genetic advantages.
#182John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA
John Danaher emphasizes the importance of exploiting undervalued skills in competitive sports to gain an edge over opponents.
#260Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
Gordon Ryan's critique of strength training challenges the common belief in its universal benefits for grappling.
#260Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
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Denial of Death
by Ernest Becker
The Art of Judo
by Travis Stevens
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
The Goodness Paradox
by Richard Wrangham
The Grappler's Guide to Strength Training
by John Danaher

papers

Judgment Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases
by Daniel Kahneman, Paul Slovic, Amos Tversky

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AlphaZero
by DeepMind
ADCC
by Unknown
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