Neil Adams: Judo, Olympics, Winning, Losing, and the Champion Mindset

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 15 күн бұрын

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 15 күн бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU

@michaeljfigueroa 15 күн бұрын

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

@michaeljfigueroa 15 күн бұрын

Or anybody you spar and train yet never fight. Weird

@michaeljfigueroa 15 күн бұрын

Also I'm a fan.

@someonechik5 15 күн бұрын

can we see podcast with Pavel Durov?

@LB-qu2oq 14 күн бұрын

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 9 күн бұрын

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 4 күн бұрын

That’s pretty awesome.

@andrewchalmers2344 13 күн бұрын

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

@johnrogers8623 6 күн бұрын

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 5 күн бұрын

Nice!!

@grahamchristie7489 3 күн бұрын

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.

@alanpower8234 15 күн бұрын

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

@joebealby2054 11 күн бұрын

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.

@Tired238 15 күн бұрын

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 13 күн бұрын

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

@arieassouline7486 9 күн бұрын

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

@hwarangwarrior7 7 күн бұрын

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.

@kjd9634 15 күн бұрын

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 15 күн бұрын

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 15 күн бұрын

If you're sociopathic chp

@robob221 14 күн бұрын

@@StevenKellyBellywhat does that mean?

@StevenKellyBelly 14 күн бұрын

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

@robob221 14 күн бұрын

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

@StevenKellyBelly 13 күн бұрын

@@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.

@tomgreeves9248 14 күн бұрын

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.

@idatong976 15 күн бұрын

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

@alexhubble 15 күн бұрын

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

@LimitlessLifeAfloat 14 күн бұрын

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.

@DHTCF 4 күн бұрын

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

@CameronQuinnKyokushinKarate 3 күн бұрын

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.

@neilloughran4437 15 күн бұрын

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.

@VabellaBeauty 15 күн бұрын

Such an inspiring gentleman, fellow Brit 🇬🇧

@Diverse_Interests 10 күн бұрын

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!

@Gamerwithtaste 10 күн бұрын

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 😌

@gajorg69 11 күн бұрын

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!

@Charles-bz8kk 12 сағат бұрын

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

@StellarSteven 11 күн бұрын

Pro wrestler Chris Adams brother Good guest get

@parcfermeautospa4745 3 күн бұрын

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.

@Alistair_Spence 15 күн бұрын

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 14 күн бұрын

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

@alanpower8234 14 күн бұрын

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

@jleano609 12 күн бұрын

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

@CosmicAcrobat 10 күн бұрын

Nah im Gen Z

@oliverreno4734 7 күн бұрын

@@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.

@PrimeMatt 15 күн бұрын

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 14 күн бұрын

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

@nomonade 14 күн бұрын

Please tell me more about UK real street fighting circles

@DHTCF 4 күн бұрын

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

@rojanyuri 11 күн бұрын

Can we get an interview with Fedor Emelianenko next?

@CameronQuinnKyokushinKarate 3 күн бұрын

@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.

@Jethr001 14 күн бұрын

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!

@theogillan5510 9 күн бұрын

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

@fromsamuraitoscience7184 15 күн бұрын

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

@DHTCF 2 күн бұрын

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

@Animus141 15 күн бұрын

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.

@berniekatzroy 15 күн бұрын

What a meeting of the minds.

@Just_a_Nobody00 15 күн бұрын

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

@JudoP_slinging 15 күн бұрын

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!

@mywholesomechannel 7 күн бұрын

Great interview. 👍

@MagicRing 15 күн бұрын

Champion Mindset 💪

@ProfoundPodcasts 14 күн бұрын

An underrated episode!

@Vuk_Stajic 14 күн бұрын

This man lives and breathes judo!

@emmanuelolowe5496 15 күн бұрын

Wow Neil Adams!!!!

@tate287 14 күн бұрын

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

@olgazavilohhina6854 15 күн бұрын

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

@joewwright92 15 күн бұрын

A great man

@garethatkins450 13 күн бұрын

Best male Judoka GB ever had.

@toucheturtle3840 15 күн бұрын

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

@dude9081 15 күн бұрын

Lex!!! 🎉

@dontwalkdontrun 7 күн бұрын

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.

@romelmadrayart 15 күн бұрын

Legend

@marinafraint4897 14 күн бұрын

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@ProfoundPodcasts 14 күн бұрын

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

@marinafraint4897 14 күн бұрын

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

@johnman559 14 күн бұрын

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

@rodfu 5 күн бұрын

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.

@OneDayOrDayOne_117 15 күн бұрын

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

@roseros4466 14 күн бұрын

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

@jonsavate 15 күн бұрын

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 15 күн бұрын

Seems very unlikely

@NZTbyDesign 13 күн бұрын

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

@HkFinn83 11 күн бұрын

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

@NAEffectiveFighting 3 күн бұрын

Wow how stories are woven..... 😏

@zliam338 Күн бұрын

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

@Dragam1 Күн бұрын

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

@Dragam1 Күн бұрын

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

@GariDavtian 9 күн бұрын

Niiiiice! Judo❤️

@quietprocess7403 15 күн бұрын

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.

@cozydaybit 10 күн бұрын

timestamp to save my place 46:46

@abhishek_lamichhane 15 күн бұрын

Lex, please invite David Holz for upcoming podcast.

@kevin87834 14 күн бұрын

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

@wagsoman 6 күн бұрын

is he brother of Chris Adams the professional wrestler?

@petercampbell6076 5 күн бұрын

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

@GatorTTailAllain 11 күн бұрын

#🥋LEGEND

@isaacmarat 15 күн бұрын

Should have talked about comic books.

@Dragam1 Күн бұрын

Rate

@ak-4292 13 күн бұрын

Could have listened to 3 hours more

@B-RaDD 15 күн бұрын

algo

@sergeiegorkin7873 15 күн бұрын

Дзюдо!

@Barabass 14 күн бұрын

isnt he the guy responsible for disallowing leg grabs?

@kathrynhamblin6479 2 күн бұрын

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?

@chadfansler1269 15 күн бұрын

👏

@alihelmy9419 15 күн бұрын

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

@bas.artistry 15 күн бұрын

Yay! I’m early for once! Lol

@dalkurd1 15 күн бұрын

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

@Kube_Dog 15 күн бұрын

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

@yawni__emptysullivan840 15 күн бұрын

Ditto

@scotthuber7094 14 күн бұрын

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.

@JJOK1818-okthen 15 күн бұрын

☺️👍

@BrettMugford 15 күн бұрын

8th

@rosaangelicagonzalezalba2942 15 күн бұрын

😰🤝

@Dragam1 Күн бұрын

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

@melbruki 14 күн бұрын

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

@RoseReadings 15 күн бұрын

His accent is a cringe

@alanpower8234 14 күн бұрын

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

@jimoconnorsports5164 11 күн бұрын

your comment is soo cringe kid

@georgemorley1029 9 күн бұрын

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

@user-sp5bi9pk8f 14 күн бұрын

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!❤️ kzfaq.infol_Rr3s_POd4?si=pjTrLMOnZVaPjjPI

@Alessandro__ 15 күн бұрын

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

@uncircumcisedcircus 15 күн бұрын

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

@SMT_2024 15 күн бұрын

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! 🕊️🌎🤍