This short interview reminded me of something many people discuss in the LSAT community: the difference between our practice and test day. Mr. Danaher is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach at Renzo Gracie's gym in Manhattan. In the past few years he has produced a crop of students that have transformed several aspects of the jiu jitsu game. One of his students won ADCC Gold in 2017 (the most prestigious no-gi tournament in the world) and something only ~8 American males have ever been able to do.

In the video, Mr. Danaher says we should look at test day (he talks about grappling competition day) much the same as we look at practice. That, if all along we have been practicing the way we should be, test day is essentially another practice. I've heard this before in the LSAT community: that had we been practicing properly, test day is basically another PT! To all those taking the September exam fresh or as retake, just remember: look at it like just another practice.

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16 comments

  • Saturday, Sep 08 2018

    This is fantastic, and I totally agree, I want to go into the exam feeling like I'm about to take another PT.

    Thanks for sharing this, really glad I saw this before tomorrow's test.

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  • Wednesday, Sep 05 2018

    I really liked this video!! Thank you for sharing

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  • Tuesday, Sep 04 2018

    Brilliant! Should listen to this the morning of test day.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 04 2018

    The 7Sage Jedis!

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  • Tuesday, Sep 04 2018

    This would be an amazing additional to the beginning of the core curriculum!

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  • Tuesday, Sep 04 2018

    LOVED THIS! Thank you. I can't stop screaming in my head "THE PLANK IS THE SAME!" I was feeling a little freaked out this morning (after feeling super zen all weekend) and this helped me so much. Making it my mantra to see me through. Thanks, @rochishatogare811

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  • Saturday, Sep 01 2018

    The LSAT is totally like game day after many practices! I used to stress so bad before taking proctored PTs but on game day I made sure to get really pumped bc I was excited to finally get to kick some ass! We all stress so much over this and we really shouldn’t bc we spend so much time getting prepared and then we just get a day to formally show off our skills and that’s awesome!

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  • Saturday, Sep 01 2018

    Thanks for the video, @rochishatogare811 ! Well worth the watch. :smile:

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  • Friday, Aug 31 2018

    @rochishatogare811 Great video, love the parable!

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  • Friday, Aug 31 2018

    Great video. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Thursday, Aug 30 2018

    love this! thanks for the post Dave :)

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  • Thursday, Aug 30 2018

    Honestly I have to admit, the fact that Renzo and Danacher are in NYC had something to do with my decision to focus on NYC law schools... really cool to see this on the discussion board!

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  • Thursday, Aug 30 2018

    Mikey!! Studying to take the LSAT!!!

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  • Wednesday, Aug 29 2018

    @musumecibjj347 wait wait wait....Mikey?? Or Tammy?

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  • Wednesday, Aug 29 2018

    Im a black belt in Jiu Jitsu :)

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  • Wednesday, Aug 29 2018

    Dude. I literally watched this 2 days ago and thought the same thing. Super relevant to approaching test day. Thanks for sharing!

    P.S. I'm starting BJJ in a Renzo gym next week.

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