Josh Waitzkin
Born in 1976
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Joshua Waitzkin is an American chess prodigy, martial arts competitor, and author.
He gained fame as a child, winning multiple U.S. chess championships in various age categories.
Waitzkin's early life inspired the film "Searching for Bobby Fischer." After chess, he pursued martial arts, becoming a world champion in Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands.
He later earned a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Waitzkin's diverse accomplishments in both mental and physical disciplines have established him as an authority on high-level performance and learning.
He has applied his insights to various fields, including education, business, and sports psychology.
