#169 Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles

Published: March 20, 2021, 9:14 p.m.

Ryan Hall is a martial artist, BJJ black belt, and MMA fighter undefeated in the UFC. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(08:28) - First principles approach to martial arts
\n(16:09) - Illusion of choice
\n(19:42) - Game theory
\n(28:04) - First fight
\n(32:20) - Defense
\n(41:03) - Waiting for a fight
\n(51:11) - Free will
\n(1:08:59) - Freedom and compassion
\n(1:18:01) - Social media
\n(1:24:21) - Leadership
\n(1:30:09) - How to get good at jiu jitsu
\n(1:50:23) - Learning how to learn
\n(1:58:29) - Questioning the foundations of jiu jitsu
\n(2:17:34) - Humans cannot fully comprehend reality
\n(2:21:45) - Artificial intelligence
\n(2:34:38) - Deadlines
\n(2:41:29) - Tie choke
\n(2:49:58) - Hardship
\n(2:54:20) - Love