Episode #579
Rory MacDonald
Books mentioned
The Art of War
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:09:28
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The Book of Five Rings
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:09:28
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UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald discusses his Metamoris grappling match, evolving jiu-jitsu approach, training philosophy, fight psychology, coaching, and striking tactics. He also reflects on George St-Pierre’s mentorship, weight cutting, nutrition, injury prevention, performance, hunting, life after fighting, and an accidental phone mix-up involving his entrance music.
What they talked about
- Metamorris grappling tournament and rules
- Jiu-jitsu evolution and training at Henzo's
- Fighter mindset and pre-fight routines
- Training frequency and avoiding overtraining
- Weight cutting methods and nutrition
- Fear of needles and blood work
- Placebo effects and pseudoscience in sports
- Miyamoto Musashi's philosophy of balance
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