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Outliers
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Gordon Ryan, a dominant no-gi jiu-jitsu champion, and Mo Jassim, ADCC organizer, discuss the evolution of no-gi jiu-jitsu, Gordon's winning streak and rivalry with Felipe Pena, and the business of instructionals. They also cover Gordon's severe health issues from recurring staph infections, his recovery, and topics like cold plunges and moving to Austin.
What they talked about
- Origins of ADCC and Sheikh Tahnoon's identity
- No-gi jiu-jitsu's unpopularity in the 1990s
- Gordon Ryan's training regimen and Danaher's coaching style
- Contract dispute with Felipe before ADCC match
- Gordon's gastroparesis misdiagnosis and weight issues
- Cold plunge and sauna recovery routines
- Making jiu-jitsu exciting for casual fans
- Jiu-jitsu's effectiveness vs. other martial arts
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