John Danaher's "Parable of the Plank"

BinghamtonDave

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.

NotMyName

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.

musumecibjj

Im a black belt in Jiu Jitsu

BinghamtonDave

@musumecibjj wait wait wait....Mikey?? Or Tammy?

musumecibjj

Mikey!! Studying to take the LSAT!!!

manchild

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!

Sprinkles

love this! thanks for the post Dave

nmmizokami

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

J.Y. Ping

@BinghamtonDave Great video, love the parable!

paulmv.benthem

Thanks for the video, @BinghamtonDave ! Well worth the watch.

_oshun1_

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!

Mimsquad

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, @BinghamtonDave

SomewhereBetween120and180

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

renatozapatagarcia

The 7Sage Jedis!

keets993

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

btownsquee

I really liked this video!! Thank you for sharing

Habeas Porpoise

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.