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OUTLINE:Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.(00:00) - Introduction(10:08) - What is Judo?(17:55) - Travis's signature throw(23:20) - Fundamentals(25:12) - Throws(38:04) - Gripping(46:37) - Weight cutting(1:15:50) - Injuries(1:19:50) - Jiu-Jitsu(1:23:33) - Lex on his judo competition experience(1:26:58) - Levels of mastery(1:40:09) - Matches(1:54:10) - Travis inspired Lex to practice judo(2:00:24) - London 2012 Olympic games(2:42:01) - 2016 Olympic games(3:16:24) - Mixed team competition(3:23:50) - The value of epic throws(3:27:17) - Shohei Ono(3:33:39) - Chess(3:38:42) - The coach(3:45:18) - Advice for young people