GSP Explains his Signature Takedown

Learn more about GSP with his Autobiography - amzn.to/3RjqhKU Dive into the world of MMA mastery with George St-Pierre's exclusive breakdown of his signature takedown technique in this illuminating KZbin Short. Join the insightful conversation between St-Pierre and Lex Fridman as they dissect the intricacies, mechanics, and psychology behind this legendary takedown. Gain invaluable insights from one of the sport's greatest as St-Pierre shares his expertise on positioning, timing, and strategy. Experience a deep dive into the mindset of a true martial artist as St-Pierre and Fridman unravel the secrets of this iconic move. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best as George St-Pierre explains his signature takedown for MMA.
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[@InternetHardrive]

I know who my Goat is...

[@Heizzer47]

Jon jones

[@InternetHardrive]

USADA says no

[@Heizzer47]

@@InternetHardrive GSP fought before USADA came in and cardio and wrestling strength and technique was his biggest strength in his game. Yeh he definitely didn’t take EPOs

[@Heizzer47]

@Tekagi EPOs don’t effect physique and you can still duck under the radar for them fairly easily. EPOs probably weren’t in the testing pool

[@rab46290]

​@Tekagi actually he was even a weightclass higher.

[@landoncube769]

Jesus christ. That was literally the most gentle takedown I've ever seen. I didn't even hear a noise from it

[@TheReelingPassion]

Hahaha great comment, had to watch again and didn’t hear a thing either

[@InternetHardrive]

Good training partner

[@fish-eZ]

You don’t slam people when demonstrating technique, otherwise no one would stick with wrestling 😂😂

[@notthatguy2284]

The guy getting demonstrated on didn’t break fall. That’s the loud noise you hear, it’s the victim slapping the mat to spread out the force of their fall.

[@ex0duzz]

Yeah only an asshole would use any strength when demonstrating a move to a completely unresisting partner.

[@jorgeherrera1074]

“Like a cobra” That’s how you know he started with traditional martial arts 😂

[@InternetHardrive]

facts 😂

[@nedmartlew5277]

"the way of the coh-brah" lol

[@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588]

Reminds me of Roy Jones jr. who says he got some of his moves from how roosters fight lol.

[@macysondheim]

@@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588those are illegal so don’t be posting comments glorifying or joking about this kind of topic.

[@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588]

@@macysondheim It's not a joke, it's the fucking truth. If it offends you then get some thicker skin. Nowhere did I say I like cock fighting or that people should do it. Roy Jones jr did take moves from watching roosters developing a pecking order. And cock fighting hasn't been banned for that long in some states.

[@EmjayX55]

Dude understands that fighting is also a mind game. "Once I tag you once or twice, I plant a seed in your mind.....then I can go"

[@InternetHardrive]

Yh, you can tell in him speech how layered his MMA game is

[@kadeerkhan9802]

But every top fighter knows that

[@Jesuslovesyou-316-p1w]

John 3 16:for God so loved the world that He gave His one and only begotten Son,that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Romans 10 9-10:if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that Jesus is Lord you shall be saved,you are saved by grace through faith in Jesus and Jesus alone,for you believe in your heart and is justified and confess with your mouth and so is saved. Romans 10 13:for whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Repent and give/surrender your life to Jesus turn to Jesus and put your faith and trust in Jesus for your eternal salvation. 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 1 peter 5 7:Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 2 Timothy 3:12: “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” Deuteronomy 31 6:Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Ephesians 3 20: Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4 6-7:Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 43 18-19:Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Matthew 6 25-26:Therefore I tell you: Don't worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food and the body more than clothing? Consider the birds of the sky: They don't sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. John 13 34-35I give you a new commandment:* love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. Romans 5 8: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us

[@danielbetancur1670]

Fighting a mental game??? You don’t say…

[@Kyle-Mcc]

GSP is such a solid dude.

[@brasco1978]

Class act, everytime

[@Winteramen]

I think you mean his character, but damn, his physique is also very solid. Dude's body looks so dense.

[@jericho-tube]

He ran away after usada was introduced and avoided USADA . Cheater GSP

[@aqualane1]

I’m just sad that with those genetics he doesn’t have 20 kids.

[@RIVALContentJammerz]

I know it. TONS of gear.

[@mikevega7740]

Probably the greatest champion in UFC

[@JoshInnes-qs6vr]

Most definitely isn’t

[@mikevega7740]

@@JoshInnes-qs6vr you have your opinion

[@InternetHardrive]

Fax

[@georgiaguidestones2999]

​@@JoshInnes-qs6vrwhere is your argument ya Muppet?

[@JoshInnes-qs6vr]

@@georgiaguidestones2999 okay here’s my argument. Doesn’t take much of one but for him to say this is him saying GSP is pound for pound better than all countless other UFC champions 😂Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Khabib. All these guys who people unanimously agree greater than GSP

[@SuperDan1006]

Before he took the belt from Bisping, Bisping said in a pre fighter presser, “George we all know your game plan, jab jab double leg”. And then he couldn’t stop George from doing exactly that lol. Such a master.

[@saidesimon3144]

Once you get cracked by a solid jab or 2 you forget about the takedown it seems 😂

[@loristnorton3723]

Bisping and his open one eye secret made the blind jab harder to see. GSP is op man.

[@liammitchell2540]

@@saidesimon3144to be fair, Bisping was doing a shocking amount of damage off his back, I honestly thought it was anyones fight until george came over the top with that left hook.

[@saidesimon3144]

@@liammitchell2540 i was shocked by the amount

[@Hilversumborn]

Just because you know it’s coming doesn’t mean you can stop it. I.E. there was a football/soccer player named Arjen Robben who was known for doing one thing, cutting inside and shooting, but because of his great dribbling ability and speed stopping him was nearly impossible.

[@deltaxsingh]

The stronger you become, the gentler you are.

[@impulsefn409]

The knowledge he could give you in an hour man

[@InternetHardrive]

I know, legend of the game

[@dotconnector3889]

How awesome would it be.

[@macysondheim]

Nothin anyone couldn’t learn on their own. Tbh his lessons at least in this video didn’t impress me…

[@elite6848]

Then ur standards are unrealisticly high..@@macysondheim

[@ForwardTu]

@@macysondheim Funny how no one asked you.

[@theman2934]

At that level of fighting it's like a chess match between the fighters. Each trying to exploit what little weaknesses the other fighter has to ensure victory. GSP was obviously one of the best.

[@saltybrackishfresh]

Everything about this dude is legendary

[@simpleman7203]

Gsp interestingly enough is the best takedown artist in the sport. Most wrestlers got them from the cage, from clinch, grappling but GSP mixed it all so perfectly and did it so explosively. He was really an artist, not just a fighter.

[@devin1442]

I thought I was tripping but thats Lex Friedman he's training with 😂

[@InternetHardrive]

Lex smokes prime GSP imo

[@firstlast2386]

​@@InternetHardrivebruh 😂😂

[@camren29]

Their training with Elon Musk for the fight against Zuckerberg.

[@HandsomeBastard]

​@@camren29It's THEY'RE btw and they're training how to kiss Elon's arse, if anything.

[@macysondheim]

No it’s not

[@dik2bik]

GOAT because of his work ethic, well-roundedness, and fight IQ

[@edp.kensworth]

the fact that he refers to phycological warfare as "planting a seed in your mind" is cool asf

[@KORTOKtheSTRONG]

plantin psyops

[@edvinparmeza1298]

He's so Canadian even when he's teaching other people, he tries to be gentle and not hurt them during training 😂

[@nopenopetheknight7519]

The best way to train. Focus on techinique, if your life depends on it use all your muscle. You can train more often when you train more safely

[@robertogarcia1797]

GSP always was on a different level, he was skilled and had timing like no one else....to me this guy is the GOAT ...

[@guyfuntyme6050]

This man is amazing human.

[@InternetHardrive]

facts

[@Biellushi]

The knowledge GSP possesses and the way he teaches, ultimate GOAT

[@InternetHardrive]

100% agree

[@davidkymdell452]

Once I'm elbow deep......that's how I start every conversation

[@tomarintomarin9520]

🗿

[@bastinelli443]

He was the birth of modern MMA. The guy was a tactician, so skilled and such a great guy. The perfect champ who got pushed out because the rampant steroid abuse. The true goat.

[@InternetHardrive]

Yh agreed, you gotta love GSP

[@tkthadon4988]

My fav fighter man. Hes so intelligent but kind but also a fighter at heart.

[@khantoninetales9688]

Gsp and jones gotta be the most complete fighters ever

[@drmvp21]

Don't forget about DJ.

[@macysondheim]

Nahh..

[@DABA2024]

GSP never beat his wife though

[@InternetHardrive]

Agreed

[@brodont655]

@@DABA2024gsp also never came back from a 3 year hiatus and became heavyweight champion of the world while beating the #1 contender with ease LMAO

[@banglamama1027]

This man is literally the reason MMA is what it is today. He didn't just learn the rules. He made them, laid out the blueprints that modern fighters follow today.

[@theylivewesleep9607]

The real goat ……never touched steroids or Ped’s like some others.

[@InternetHardrive]

Facts

[@JRF1004]

If you’re excluding PED users Demetrious Johnson is very clearly the GOAT imo

[@therealkingbaldwin]

As far as we know lol

[@dolaaal]

Tbh I wouldn't care if he did. The way he carry himself would still make him goat. I learned so much from him during TUF that I used to throw his superman punch in Muay Thai 😂

[@righttohavebeararms.4300]

He likely did. Almost all of them are using them. That's just the reality of it. It's a matter of how much and when, what kind, so on and so on.

[@theyetti90]

The real MVP is the dude with the violin 🎻 who follows GSP ❤👏

[@RochX-7]

Best wrestler that wasnt a wrestler.

[@hjevs152]

Man’s a savage

[@Inquisitor_Vex]

Nah, Mike Perry is a savage, GSP is something else.

[@dxbo5735]

So smooth in everything he does…a real legend of the game🐐

[@InternetHardrive]

agreed, no holes in his game

[@soakedbearrd]

Best fighter to have the most successful takedowns off of the highest level competition.

[@mathieubardoux4596]

The greatest to ever do it , pride of Québec ❤

[@zensempai7371]

Best wedding night advice yet

[@no1fibersplicer525]

Even George explains he takes that guy down like he was putting a baby in a crib. Dudes so nice 😂

[@InternetHardrive]

facts lol

[@Iron-Bridge]

Always impressed with how he would tag and take down accomplished wrestlers effortlessly in his matches. He knows what he's talking about. 👏

[@trauma4465]

Imagine the last thing you hear before taking a nap is GPS’s voice & accent saying “put you down” 😂

[@chrisculhane3777]

This dude lost twice but cam back and absolutely dominated those two losses. He is my favorite all time and chuck liddell.

[@mari02132]

Iceman yes, once the most feared striker in UFC regardless of weight but sadly didn't know when to call it quits...

[@Precisionmagert]

Some of the best wrestling in mma and never wrestled in high or college. Watching him fight from 03 to 2017. Was so good😊

[@augustojoseramonpinochetug5235]

The 🐐

[@InternetHardrive]

facts

[@chrisace1411]

i love how in this clip he drives across yet his whole career he actually sits them head side like single

[@GabrielGarcia-u8v]

Goated af.. and he shares his secrets.. a treasure to the sport

[@InternetHardrive]

100%

[@MulletManStudios]

The most french jab

[@xiMaarKo]

Got that fencing style jab 😀

[@ScorePN]

When I was learning tkd, I did something similar when performing a side kick. You're facing forward, then when you lift your knee up to perform the high side kick, your opponent will likely thing you're aiming for the torso so they try to catch it which puts their guard down and the face fully exposed 😅

[@DeputyChiefWhip]

If you watch his fights, he never leaned back and snapped forward with a jab like he says in the video. He always leaned forward, jabbed and did the takedown.

[@TheYthy]

he made sure to hold him very gently on the the takedown, very gentle teacher

[@raygarcia7329]

Gsp is literally Superman protecting this dude right now. Holding back that full power constantly

[@jylETZ]

Man GSP was one of the best at actually MIXING martial arts. The guy did every aspect at a high level and could blend it all together in a fight.

[@DicksonMaimouth]

Graded on technique, skill, and talent as a fighter: GOAT. Graded on attitude, demeanor, and respect as a human being:: GOAT+

[@TheMusikluvah]

Everything is so precise and intentional

[@marcorrre]

So well rounded in mma no wonder he was such a great champ

[@Exiecutioner]

That jab is insane 😮I remember how he punished koscheck for 25 minutes and broke his orbital bone 🫣

[@staple_boi]

Does it enough to be a quick reaction thought in his opponents mind but not enough to get read like a book. This is why GSP is so cool to me he's an intellectual and tactical scalpel.

[@barrytaylor1137]

One of the absolute greatest mma fighters.

[@mozes42]

GSP looking like he could take a fight TOMORROW

[@brandonbellinger2390]

There was a period where it was like his takedowns where unstoppable. He would spear straight through people, it was crazy.

[@BrettJorden87]

The elbow deep takedown is fucking smart

[@mmustap3]

Gotta love how he took him down safely.

[@Drucipher6996]

Dude’s still that guy always classy respectful and as dangerous as they come

[@autumnvickydanny]

GSP is the essence of MMA

[@johnlafleur9251]

One of the greatest MMA fighters ever, humble, a gentleman AND he grew up just a few miles away from me on the South Shore of Montreal. LOVE GSP!

[@ronniepeace9206]

Right on Lex with GSP 😮

[@snowman1588]

Gsp still giving us the best

[@edwardsnowden7442]

Perfect takedown, nothing fancy, clean execution and it works

[@fantglenn4666]

I notice the long appendages, the symmetrical line that he lee I s his base on, his gorgeous technique and fluidity. His mind brings a positive present and posture of poised precise pressure. He takes a perfect position with his head way back, throwing a meaningful jab without compromise of the fsce. The elbow-deep leverage look across drive across all that was set up jab boom , n the

[@JohnnyJiuJitsu]

GSP is such an awesome dude.

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

I was a small guy in highschool maybe about 5’6 140 slim so I had to use deceptive techniques because most of my fights were bigger opponents. I read somewhere wrestling was not GSP’s primary when he went into UFC. Bro is an impressive fighter

[@starchild2121]

GSP using cobra style so good they actually showed a comparison to a cobra 😂

[@TalEl59]

GSP was such a tactical fighter. Definitely one of the best ever

[@intrespekt]

"I poot yew down..." Was the last thing he remembered hearing.

[@JGD185]

GSP puts the artist in martial artist

[@rzn2258]

Look how physically gentle GSP is

[@felixanthony139]

GSP is such a Cobra

[@josefkremer952]

All around crazy skills

[@nicholasali2182]

WHAT MAKES GSP THE GOAT 🐐 IS HIS CHARACTER MORE THAN HIS MMA ACCOMPLISHMENTS. A CLASS ACT IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAGE.

[@BlessedEraProduction]

Almost reminded me of Rulon Gardner who growing up working on the family's dairy farm to defeat the almighty Alxander Karelin. GSP was bully and was just a karate black belt which no disrespect to anyone but there’s ton of karate black belt that never fight in their fight. Not only that he start wrestling and grappling at age 20 and go on to dominate so many top fighter for decade. It just show some are hard worker, some are gifted.

[@Chaingz]

He’s setting intention with calculated scholarly knowledge

[@c.galindo9639]

Excellent tactician and a great fighter who understands how to manipulate circumstances to his advantage. Genius

[@christopheramaro333]

Perhaps the best *pure* MMA artist of all time in the UFC.

[@bluezayyad1296]

Man I love em

[@mikeviolate666]

Gsp, Dan Henderson, Fedor. My favorites .

[@Renvagu]

Gsp was just so Good. I’m glad I was a fan at his prime time, and I enjoyed. 😊

[@Shadow-117x]

He's the 🐐 for a reason

[@victorgr54]

He was an olympic level wrestler as a champion in the UFC.

[@szilardfineascovasa6144]

GSP is both nice and and evil mastermind at the same time.

[@GenXAbovetruth]

Greatest of all time ⏱️

[@acetone29]

GSP definitely the GOAT

[@ivanwu365]

One of the UFC 🐐 . Man is in another dimension in combat.

[@Rui_Miguel_]

The goat No trash talk No circus Honour and respect Will always be my n1

[@Dudeguy914]

Still one of the greatest of all time.

[@jedpatawaran1321]

Fight Habib in an exhibition GSP my Idol!! hes the GoAt!

[@mang-ganern]

The legendary icon of UFC.

[@jackthepumpkinking2434]

Boy, he did a mf'in number on Koscheck's face with that jab, he destroyed that man's entire face with nothing but a jab.

[@ajbudda1038]

That was one of the most satisfying MMA fights I've ever watched, GSP broke his orbital socket with just the jab

[@jackthepumpkinking2434]

@ajbudda1038 yeah for sure Koscheck was a raging douche canoe. Loved every second of seeing him get eaten alive.

[@thomasmacdonough288]

It's crazy to think GSP started as a karate kid and yet his signature fighting style was wrestling. I can think of plenty of wrestlers turned strikers, but GSP is the only one off the top of my head thst did it the other way around.

[@FatiguedFuture]

True master of the gentle takedown

[@Orr_s]

His interview recently with Theo Von was awesome! Insane the run he had, people forget. 26-2-0. 9 title defenses and had the belt for 6 yrs! Always been one of my faves

[@JudoboyAlex]

GOAT has spoken

[@padraig9445]

GSP was such a clever fighter. So glad I got to grow up watching him

[@InternetHardrive]

agreed

[@ta3_unknownn3250]

GSP x Jones are literally the greatest champions in UFC history

[@DABA2024]

Jones is a multiple time wife beater. You can’t be the greatest if you’re teeing off on your old lady repeatedly. The fucked up part is that UFC fans give zero shits.

[@Shadowphantom095]

That jab caught me and i aint even in front of him

[@scott6129]

When GSP was at his prime we would bet on how long until his first takedown. It was pointless to bet on his opponents. Usually his first takedown was in the first minute of the first round. Sometimes the first 30 seconds. He was unbelievably dominant for about 5 years.

[@Starcraft-m9l]

As a boxer 🥊 myself this signature move would be great in boxing too and i don’t know how even a MMA fighter was able to make such a surprising new punch type well you would have to remove the takedown part but adding other punches with this would be killer for boxing 🔥