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Ryan Hall Explains Why Persistence Matters More Than Talent In Jiu-Jitsu

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June 27, 2026

UFC veteran and BJJ legend Ryan Hall believes the biggest factor in earning a black belt has nothing to do with natural talent or athletic ability. Speaking on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Hall argued that persistence, not brilliance, is what ultimately separates those who reach the highest levels of the sport from those who quit […]

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