Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #169

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: - Indeed: https://indeed.com/fridman to get $75 credit - Audible: https://audible.com/lex to get $9.95 a month for 6 months - ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack EPISODE LINKS: Ryan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanhall5050​ Ryan's Website: http://www.ryanhallmma.com/​ Ryan's School: https://www.5050bjj.com​ Ryan's Online Courses: https://ryanhallonline.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:17 - First principles approach to martial arts 8:59 - Illusion of choice 12:32 - Game theory 20:53 - First fight 25:09 - Defense 33:53 - Waiting for a fight 44:01 - Free will 1:01:48 - Freedom and compassion 1:10:50 - Social media 1:17:11 - Leadership 1:22:59 - How to get good at jiu jitsu 1:43:12 - Learning how to learn 1:51:18 - Questioning the foundations of jiu jitsu 2:10:23 - Humans cannot fully comprehend reality 2:14:34 - Artificial intelligence 2:27:27 - Deadlines 2:34:19 - Tie choke 2:42:48 - Hardship 2:47:09 - Love SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman