Neil Adams: Judo, Olympics, Winning, Losing, and the Champion Mindset | Lex Fridman Podcast

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Neil Adams is a judo world champion, 2-time Olympic silver medalist, 5-time European champion, and often referred to as the Voice of Judo. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:46 - 1980 Olympics
19:09 - Judo explained
27:14 - Winning
45:28 - 1984 Olympics
54:29 - Lessons from losing
1:10:11 - Teddy Riner
1:29:46 - Training in Japan
1:45:25 - Jiu jitsu
1:56:33 - Training
2:19:52 - Advice for beginners
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@lexfridman 18 дней назад

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. Transcript: lexfridman.com/neil-adams-transcript 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - ZipRecruiter: ziprecruiter.com/lex - Eight Sleep: eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings - MasterClass: masterclass.com/lexpod to get 15% off - LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour 1:46 - 1980 Olympics 19:09 - Judo explained 27:14 - Winning 45:28 - 1984 Olympics 54:29 - Lessons from losing 1:10:11 - Teddy Riner 1:29:46 - Training in Japan 1:45:25 - Jiu jitsu 1:56:33 - Training 2:19:52 - Advice for beginners

@MUSTAFADINCER-ek7tp 18 дней назад

GOD BLESS YOU

@michaeljfigueroa 17 дней назад

Why are you scared of being interviewed? I wanna see Alex O'Connor interview you. I think you're scared

@michaeljfigueroa 17 дней назад

Or anybody you spar and train yet never fight. Weird

@michaeljfigueroa 17 дней назад

Also I'm a fan.

@someonechik5 17 дней назад

can we see podcast with Pavel Durov?

@andrewchalmers2344 15 дней назад

I know this is not a subject for a lot of people, but thank you very much for having Neil Adams on. This is so interesting for people who are into judo, thanks Lex

@LB-qu2oq 16 дней назад

I was in a competition with Neil in the late eighties. There were 70 of us in the same weight class. I overheard a conversation where Neil said ‘yeah and I’ll be the last one standing here at the end!’ He was. As ever. Top man

@bartofilms 11 дней назад

If ever there was to be an Ambassador of Judo for the Western Hemisphere, Neil Adams would be the right man for the job. 😎👌.

@SF_Native 6 дней назад

That’s pretty awesome.

@alanpower8234 18 дней назад

Proper british Judo legend, nice one Lex for having him on the podcast.

@johnrogers8623 8 дней назад

As a 78yr old practicing judoka i loved the interview, so much to agree with. I had a short randori with him when he was u18 European champion when he came to Fairholme judo club, even then a nice lad. Brilliant all the success that he achieved and carried over to his broadcasting . Well done.

@sergeiegorkin7873 7 дней назад

Nice!!

@grahamchristie7489 6 дней назад

I started at Fairholme in 1992. I was 6. Roy Inman, and Anne Hughes. I went there because my dad did when he was a kid. Awesome to see you mention the club.

@Tired238 18 дней назад

Born in 73 in Liverpool. This Man was a Hero. I knew he was a class man then and is a real gentleman now. Thank you Neil.

@fgoogleinthea7475 15 дней назад

No idea who he is, loved the interview. Good man.

@joebealby2054 14 дней назад

This is my favourite episode that you’ve done Lex as a British judo player myself , this was great to here some of his old stories and just an overall quality conversation - thanks for putting this out there.

@alexhubble 18 дней назад

Well, that is a guest I didn't expect! I'll be here for the next 2hrs 30.

@DHTCF 6 дней назад

"You see a true champion when they lose" - absolutely spot-on.

@CameronQuinnKyokushinKarate 5 дней назад

And I really believe that is one of the points that shows how BJJ has quite a way to go before it can genuinely be called a martial art.

@kjd9634 18 дней назад

Crazy, I met Neil he visited our Dojo in st.albans England i was about 8 years old, must have been almost 40 years ago. Now he's sitting down with one of my favourite podcasters.

@MisterB123 18 дней назад

Could anyone else just listen to these fellas for therapy? I'm about to fall asleep and wake up a champion-- just positive wholesome vibes through and through!

@StevenKellyBelly 17 дней назад

If you're sociopathic chp

@robob221 16 дней назад

@@StevenKellyBellywhat does that mean?

@StevenKellyBelly 16 дней назад

@@robob221 it means he found dat chat psychotherapeutic and entertaining da idea of Lex chats as actual personal therapy not just supplemental

@robob221 16 дней назад

@@StevenKellyBelly ok. Are you saying anyone that does is some sort of psychopath?

@StevenKellyBelly 16 дней назад

@@robob221 psychopaths and sociopaths are 2 different terms, I'm just saying it's maybe like a supplement but not a primary form of therapy.

@idatong976 17 дней назад

Great interview Lex! Thank you. What a passionate athlete Neil Adams is! "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." - Vince Lombardi

@tomgreeves9248 17 дней назад

A brilliant episode. I have the privilege of knowing Neil, and he is every bit as passionate and kind as he seems - and every bit as distinguished as Lex says. Kudos to Lex for steering a very interesting and inspirational chat. The time flew by. And yes it's a cliche to say so, but both men restore one's faith in humanity, as does Neil's wonderful wife Niki.

@arieassouline7486 12 дней назад

Great podcast. I was lucky enough to participate in a seminar with him last week in NYC. The place was packed and it was a lot of fun. Honored

@VabellaBeauty 18 дней назад

Such an inspiring gentleman, fellow Brit 🇬🇧

@hwarangwarrior7 9 дней назад

I’ve been doing judo for 20 some years and I had heard of Neil, but didn’t know much about him. But he is a total class act! Total respect! As Lex said, he is a true legend, because he is a great champion and has experienced both sides of the coin. Can’t say enough good things about him, more people need to learn from him and his experience. Mad respect, Neil, now a hero of mine. Thanks, Lex and Neil for the great interview.

@LimitlessLifeAfloat 17 дней назад

As a kid I who did Judo for a few years my first two sports idols were Brian Jacks and Neil Adams. Thank you Lex for having the great man on.

@neilloughran4437 18 дней назад

Awesome interview... being a fellow Brit I remember following Neil Adams through the trials and tribulations of the Olympics and World Championships. Amazing to watch the archive footage and hear him talk about the background behind it all.

@Diverse_Interests 12 дней назад

Fantastic! This episode I will have to keep on hand as it meant so much to me on many levels. All of this is actually built into the core of my family. As a child I thought it was normal to have a home kitted out for training with mats. Even the normality of weight training and running in all weather. You live around and in it as a child , it’s just part of normal life. All the memories were sparked and this overwhelming sense of “home”. You can keep up training, cardio and weight training right into old age (grandfather kept up with it right through his 80’s). Though I ended up going into Muay Thai , the art of unbalancing people and being able to counter being dropped to the ground stayed with me so strong it was hard to not be penalized for unusual footwork and grabbing on and knocking people off balance. Judo has speed, opportunity and control at its heart and is power and beauty all in one. Something clicked in me that sparked vitality in way that I have not felt in a while. I will step up a notch and dedicate time to training again. Thank you!

@Charles-bz8kk 2 дня назад

i know next to nothing about judo, but this interview i found both fascinating and really heartwarming. what an amazing guy.

@Alistair_Spence 18 дней назад

Anyone remember Brian Jacks? He won a Judo Bronze for GB in 1967 at the World Championships, but I knew him best for his domination of the TV sports competition "Superstars", in the late 70's early 80's.

@owenlee3771 17 дней назад

Ha ha doing the squat thrusts sliding in his socks . 👍

@alanpower8234 17 дней назад

Remember him well, especially on Superstars. Might just have a little youtube glance down memory lane now you have reminded me.

@jleano609 15 дней назад

He still does seminars. Lives in Thailand nowadays I think.

@CosmicAcrobat 13 дней назад

Nah im Gen Z

@oliverreno4734 9 дней назад

@@jleano609 Yup. He owns an apartment complex. I visited there a few years ago. He's not the biggest fan of Britain anymore, he told me he'll never go back.

@Gamerwithtaste 12 дней назад

It's actually really cool to listen to the sheer interest Lex has for this topic and this guest : ) like, sometimes he just lets the guest talk and talk (not always a bad thing), but this episode you can really tell both people are equally invested into the topic and conversation. I didn't understand most of it 😅 but still loved listening to it 😌

@berniekatzroy 18 дней назад

What a meeting of the minds.

@theogillan5510 11 дней назад

What an amazing episode thank you so much for doing this for Judo

@Jethr001 16 дней назад

More outstanding work! I’m very thankful for a credible source, comprehensive, low bias information combined with an effective, efficient communication style. Keep it up!

@gajorg69 14 дней назад

Lex always keep the judo and Martial arts comments. I knew you from Joe, but i only sat up and listened after you had Travis on. I love the social and political commentary,but please keep some martial arts content going!

@parcfermeautospa4745 5 дней назад

Awesome!! As a Judoka he is a Gold Medalist in my eyes for everything he's given to the sport and a great commentator too, my Sensei was Neil's training partner in the Olympics, great to have that link.

@CameronQuinnKyokushinKarate 5 дней назад

@lexfridman I’m a big fan of your podcasts and this is one of the most enjoyable interviews yet. Have been a Neil Adam’s fan for decades despite not being a judo player. we are the same age and I first trained in Japan as a 17 year old and it was soon after that that friends in the judo world were talking about him. And at 65 he is still looking healthy and strong. I imagine he would pretty well in Masters 7 BJJ.

@StellarSteven 13 дней назад

Pro wrestler Chris Adams brother Good guest get

@rojanyuri 13 дней назад

Can we get an interview with Fedor Emelianenko next?

@PrimeMatt 18 дней назад

There's a name from the past! Neil was always spoken of in the highest regard in UK fight circles, from traditional martial arts, to MMA, to real street fighting, (back in the 90's, early 00's) Looking forward to this 👌🏼

@davedavisness 17 дней назад

Please interview: Abby Martin, Rabbi Elhanan Beck, George Galloway, Ilan Pappe, Christopher Bollyn, Dave Smith, Candace Owens, Jeffrey Sachs. Thanks

@nomonade 16 дней назад

Please tell me more about UK real street fighting circles

@DHTCF 7 дней назад

@@davedavisness Candace Owens? That'd be one to miss.

@MagicRing 18 дней назад

Champion Mindset 💪

@Just_a_Nobody00 18 дней назад

Quite the journey for those athletes as it must be very to make that transition from intense competition to a new chapter in life.

@fromsamuraitoscience7184 17 дней назад

Frank Wienecke drilled that uchimata to drop-seoi combo, it is in an older German judo dvd where he shows his favourite techniques

@ProfoundPodcasts 16 дней назад

An underrated episode!

@Animus141 18 дней назад

Love neil, this should be an awesome interview. Incredible memory and love for the sport - really enjoy the commentary he provides. Really wish IJF would either open up watching back to youtube, lower the price, or change the site to be less annoying, but still a huge fan.

@mywholesomechannel 9 дней назад

Great interview. 👍

@Vuk_Stajic 17 дней назад

This man lives and breathes judo!

@DHTCF 4 дня назад

I have huge admiration for people who recognise that drinking is becoming a problem, and get a grip. It can't be easy.

@emmanuelolowe5496 18 дней назад

Wow Neil Adams!!!!

@JudoP_slinging 17 дней назад

It's sad to hear he still regrets the olympic losses. He should bear in mind he is considered a judo legend in the UK and worldwide!

@joewwright92 18 дней назад

A great man

@dude9081 18 дней назад

Lex!!! 🎉

@olgazavilohhina6854 17 дней назад

"О, спорт! Ты -мир!" .Для многих ещё и жизнь.Актуальный эпизод в преддверии Олимпийских Игр.Спасибо Вам

@romelmadrayart 17 дней назад

Legend

@tate287 16 дней назад

lex we need your ask me anything episodes please if you can do some more

@garethatkins450 15 дней назад

Best male Judoka GB ever had.

@toucheturtle3840 17 дней назад

I used to have Neil Adams autograph. He was married to my schoolmates sister.

@dontwalkdontrun 9 дней назад

After his seminar I got to have my club's picture taken with Illias Iliadas. Put my arm over his shoulder, and I kid you not, his back was the size of two large humans standing together side by side under his gi.

@johnman559 16 дней назад

Everybody's got a punch until they get planned in the face

@OneDayOrDayOne_117 17 дней назад

I'm honestly surprised this man doesn't do chess!

@GariDavtian 11 дней назад

Niiiiice! Judo❤️

@GatorTTailAllain 13 дней назад

#🥋LEGEND

@rodfu 8 дней назад

Great interview! But Lex and a lot of grappling people still think that is only "guys swinging hands". There´s so much more about that, including many aspects like distance, timing and power that aren't a thing on the ground and B JJ people just don't get that.

@Dragam1 3 дня назад

Lex you are an amazing intervjuer can you fokus more on doing that instead? Like have a schedule Ð In about 9-44minutes

@Dragam1 3 дня назад

(from each episoder)You alredy have your programming that you can reuse into Making intervjue's instead

@marinafraint4897 16 дней назад

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@ProfoundPodcasts 16 дней назад

I actually never looked before but you kind of made me want to check them out now 😅

@marinafraint4897 16 дней назад

@@ProfoundPodcasts And you're curious like me🤗. Actually, there are useful products for those who understand their utility. For example LMNT🤔

@zliam338 3 дня назад

Dr. AG1 the ideal salesman yet flawed human Thank you for interest in supplements

@quietprocess7403 17 дней назад

Me in the post fight interview: “ey I didn’t really want to win anyway, sort of boring to be honest but yeah “ Guess my idea of a joke doesn’t translate well though lol. But then I’d talk up some of the specifics of the winners skills so people who didn’t notice or understand would be able to understand it, thus giving him more credit for the job and to the art. lol.

@jonsavate 18 дней назад

In 1996 I heard a rumor that Mr. Adams tired to enter UFC 3 but was denied when they found out who he was. Does anyone know if this was true?

@PrimeMatt 18 дней назад

Seems very unlikely

@NZTbyDesign 15 дней назад

I would love to know if this is true or not or any additional chit chat

@HkFinn83 13 дней назад

Don’t know about this person specifically but I do know Royce’s opponents were very carefully selected

@NAEffectiveFighting 5 дней назад

Wow how stories are woven..... 😏

@abhishek_lamichhane 17 дней назад

Lex, please invite David Holz for upcoming podcast.

@kevin87834 16 дней назад

Lex freedman x michio kaku is a super power...🤔

@wagsoman 8 дней назад

is he brother of Chris Adams the professional wrestler?

@petercampbell6076 8 дней назад

Yes, and Chris was also a British Judo Squad member.

@roseros4466 16 дней назад

You should also invite Acharya Prashant,he is the most highly subscribed RU-vid channel in India and he speaks about "ventanta"

@cozydaybit 13 дней назад

timestamp to save my place 46:46

@sergeiegorkin7873 18 дней назад

Дзюдо!

@isaacmarat 17 дней назад

Should have talked about comic books.

@Dragam1 3 дня назад

Rate

@B-RaDD 18 дней назад

algo

@ak-4292 16 дней назад

Could have listened to 3 hours more

@chadfansler1269 17 дней назад

👏

@bas.artistry 18 дней назад

Yay! I’m early for once! Lol

@Barabass 16 дней назад

isnt he the guy responsible for disallowing leg grabs?

@JJOK1818-okthen 17 дней назад

☺️👍

@dalkurd1 18 дней назад

Please have Cornel West on here. Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪

@Kube_Dog 17 дней назад

Cornel knows nothing about Judo. It would be weird to have him join in. Why would you even suggest it?

@yawni__emptysullivan840 17 дней назад

Ditto

@alihelmy9419 17 дней назад

Time to interview Mehdi Hassan. Please like the comment so we can see Mehdi the next guest.

@scotthuber7094 16 дней назад

All interviewers could take note of Lex's interview style. Not better or worse but Lex probably even gets more information out of his guests than Rogan, steel manning both sides of a coin. Tho Rogan does this too.

@kathrynhamblin6479 4 дня назад

I looked up the transgender child. Born Joe Manalang Romero in Colorado in 2001 to Joe and Venessia Romero, Joe had a twin sister who died soon after birth. Joe was an aircraft engineer in the US Air Force and the family moved to Okinawa when Joe was a young child. The family adopted a baby girl whilst stationed in Japan, whom they named Jade. It was also in Japan that a military doctor noticed Joe's behaviour - notably acting out trying to breatfeed a doll. Joe/Josie began treatment on the family's return to the USA. Now an adult she still identifies as female but has taken the name Sadie Croft. She has an instagram account and is a keen online gamer, streaming on Twitch Can you see anything in the family background that may have infuenced Joe/Josie/Sadie?

@rosaangelicagonzalezalba2942 17 дней назад

😰🤝

@BrettMugford 18 дней назад

8th

@Dragam1 3 дня назад

Personally i would choose aikkido over Judo becaus im more intressted in the tequnice of things ^^

@melbruki 17 дней назад

They got tired of being smashed by the wrestlers , instead of taking away part of judo, they should have let judo players adapt

@RoseReadings 17 дней назад

His accent is a cringe

@alanpower8234 17 дней назад

Its English, he is from England. That's how it is supposed to sound.

@jimoconnorsports5164 14 дней назад

your comment is soo cringe kid

@georgemorley1029 12 дней назад

He’d wreck you and laugh at you with his British accent ringing in your ears.

@user-sp5bi9pk8f 17 дней назад

Алексей, очень душевное интервью получилось! спасибо! мне нравятся ваши беседы со спортсменами. в этих ребятах ни фальши, ни снобизма. мне также понравилось недавнее видео, где вам надрали задницу. это было эпично! это вам, чтобы " не раскисали" в моменты неудач. я сама учусь у этого пацаненька 4 летнего выдержке и упорству. "главное верь в себя и старайся". From Russia With Love!❤️ ru-vid.coml_Rr3s_POd4?si=pjTrLMOnZVaPjjPI

@Alessandro__ 17 дней назад

Please, an Interview with Alan Kay en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Kay

@uncircumcisedcircus 17 дней назад

JiuJitsu needs to adapt to MMA instead of MMA adapting to jiujitsu at this point though.

@SMT_2024 17 дней назад

I'm not a professional but I'm a big hater of booze, it killed my dad and my conclusion as a collateral victim is that Alcohol is a legal drug! And it's the cause of many illnesses and deaths! It's addictive because of the psychological links connected to the afterwards state of mind! Only a really strong person could quit drinking by himself! hugs and kisses Lex! thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🕊️🌎🤍