Judo Chop Suey Podcast

The following is covered on Season 2 Episode 3 (my 100th episode) of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast The passing of Yosh Uchida. The 2024 Olympic Games with discussion on breaking news, predictions, the current meta in Judo, and sports betting! My first competition in 14 years. The After Party, which includes a correction on what I said earlier. Reddit post covering Judo scores: https://www.reddit.com/r/judo/comments/1dqk1ui/top_scoring_techniques_in_each_category/ Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Crypto donation addresses: BTC: bc1qdhw9j720fl80u2fya2mvp5pjp2ccknllrf4qln ETH/PEPE/FLOKI: 0x3d7db98E527c618e046Be6CCcDA6Dca0bA6271Ee LTC: ltc1qtgj9qpq2m2a4lwprqlpfvqmxe9ert6c3gxre2p DOGE: DMswnMSTQdP4V289qRsyQ1e2CLqrpBoigz Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The following is covered in Season 2 Episode 2 of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast Judo governing bodies do a great job producing sensei, but not so great a job producing coaches. Review of Kids Judo Blueprint by Riley Mcilwain. Upcoming tournaments on the IJF schedule plus huge news out of Georgia. The After Party Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Crypto donation addresses: BTC: bc1qdhw9j720fl80u2fya2mvp5pjp2ccknllrf4qln ETH/PEPE/FLOKI: 0x3d7db98E527c618e046Be6CCcDA6Dca0bA6271Ee LTC: ltc1qtgj9qpq2m2a4lwprqlpfvqmxe9ert6c3gxre2p DOGE: DMswnMSTQdP4V289qRsyQ1e2CLqrpBoigz Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The following is covered in Season 2 Episode 1 of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast Judo and Cryptocurrencies Thoughts on the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris Review of JudoFanatics video Life Update The After Party Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com   Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The IJF does more to help with the war in Ukraine. Judo Dave reviews two children's books on Judo, talks on Judo in Australia, and rambles about teaching and training. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The subject matter of this episode is Alternative Judo whether that's alternative competition rule sets, alternative Judo organizations, or alternative instruction styles. Taybren Lee returns to talk about the Judo Submission Grappling tournament, an alternative Judo competition, held at USA Judo's President Cup back in November 2021. Judo Dave reviews a video by Judo Fanatics called The Ultimate Takedown System and also discusses alternative Judo organizations, the war against Ukraine, and how that impacts Judo in Eastern Europe. The order of topics discussed is as follows: War against Ukraine and how that impacts the International Judo Federation. Judo Submission Grappling by USA Judo with special guest Taybren Lee. Discussion on alternate, non IJF governing bodies for Judo. Review of The Ultimate Takedown System produced by Judo Fanatics. The After Party. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paris Grand Slam took place during the weekend of February 5th - 6th and we are here to review all the action. By we I am talking about myself and a special guest co-host. Kristian Castaneda, who was the 2nd guest to appear on this podcast, returns to help me break down all the exciting action at the 2022 Paris Grand Slam. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! The International Judo Federation updated their rules for the upcoming Olympic cycle. Judo Dave is going to give his thoughts on what this means for you and for Judo moving forward. Plus, big news concerning USA Judo and a former Olympic winner finds himself in legal trouble. New Rules for the next Olympic Cycle between 2022-2024. [6:31] Is the IJF ruining Judo? [32:00] USA Judo partners with American Judo. [37:16] Tragic news concerning 2008 gold winning Olympian. [40:24] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Hagen is the Executive Director and Head Coach of the Northwest Territories for Judo Canada. He was also the commentator for Judo for the CBC during the Olympic Games. Josh joins the podcast to discuss his role with Judo Canada, his experiences calling the action for the CBC during the Olympics, and we discuss Judo Canada's success during this past Olympic Cycle. Judo Dave also discusses the recent drama unfolding with the United States Judo Association. What is happening with the USJA [02:29] Interview with Josh Hagen [19:17] Judo Tournament News and Schedule [01:42:48] The After Party [01:46:53] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Dave breaks down all the Judo action at the Tokyo Olympics and gives his thoughts on the highs and lows for each day's final block action.  Thoughts on Day 1 [10:00] Thoughts on Day 2 [22:18] Thoughts on Day 3 [33:23] Thoughts on Day 4 [46:06] Thoughts on Day 5 [54:12] Thoughts on Day 6 [01:00:10] Thoughts on Day 7 [01:11:31] Parting thoughts on the Judo contests, the officiating, and where the IJF goes next [01:19:26] Support your Olympians [01:28:33] Mixed Team Results [01:30:47]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Dave gives his thoughts on the World Judo Championships and some of the performances that stuck out over the Championship week. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonah Ewell and Taybren Lee come back to the podcast to discuss their experiences as competitors at the USA Judo Senior Nationals. Judo Dave gives his thoughts on the USA Judo Senior Nationals as well as the Grand Slam Kazan. Plus, a discussion on setups in Judo. Show Intro [01:52] Setups in Judo [08:49] USA Judo Senior Nationals [17:29] Jonah Ewell and Taybren Lee join the show [23:57] Thoughts on the Grand Slam in Kazan [01:13:06] The After Party [01:19:44] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USA Judo receives national media exposure for their P3 (Police Professionals & PAL) program. Update on the Tokyo Olympics. News surrounding Judo Canada. Zicro Academy, Post-COVID struggles, and Judo [Show Intro] Associated Press article on P3 program by USA Judo [07:59] Tokyo Olympics Update [23:02] Christa Deguchi vs. Jessica Klimkait [29:10] IJF World Tour schedule [35:17] JudoInside revamps web site [37:52] The After Party [40:54] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rhadi Ferguson joins to show to talk about his athletic career, his coaching career, and everything else in between.  Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sensei Larry Tsutsui, head sensei of Fresno Judo Club, joins the show to discuss the American Judo Development Model and the United States Judo Federation. What is the likelihood of the Olympics happening this year? [2:36] Parting thoughts on the Doha Masters. [8:23] New Judo Blog with Black Belt Magazine. [14:25] Interview with Larry Tsutsui. [16:43] The After Party. [01:39:00] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hifumi Abe and Joshiro Maruyama had their long awaited showdown at the Kodokan and it did not disappoint. Judo Dave gives his opinions on the match and discusses how the IJF can capitalize on this format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this holiday edition of the podcast Kiyoshi of JudoFan.com returns to discuss Judo in Japan and Japanese culture in general. Judo Dave gives his thoughts on John Danaher teaching Judo for BJJ. Judo and COVID....again....[02:12] New Grand Slam on IJF World Tour [7:12] Interview with Kiyoshi of JudoFan.com [10:00] Thoughts on John Danaher teaching Judo for BJJ [01:19:40] The After Party [01:33:30] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this anniversary edition of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast, Kiyoshi of JudoFan.com comes on the show to discuss his thoughts and analysis of the Hifumi Abe vs. Joshiro Maruyama winner takes all match. Results of the Pan American Championships, the European Open, and the Doha Masters plus some news coming out of the USJA. Happy Anniversary [2:30] Kiyoshi of JudoFan.com with analysis of Abe vs. Maruyama [8:40] USJA Changes Promotion Policy [01:23:35] Doha Masters [01:37:44] European Championships [01:39:14] Pan American Championships [01:40:31] The After Party [01:44:51] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The International Judo Federation World Judo Tour is back! Judo Dave is also back to discuss the results of the Grand Slam Hungary and how COVID-19 impacted that tournament. Judo Dave also dishes his thoughts on the American Judo System put out by Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens. This episode will also cover two positive stories related to USA Judo plus a message from the President of the European Judo Union. Jimmy Pedro announces the American Judo System on his 50th Birthday. [00:58] USA Judo refunds club dues. [13:50] Grand Slam Hungary Results plus COVID discussion. [17:47] Message from the President of the European Judo Union. [53:57] Upcoming guests and parting thoughts on Ajax Tadehara interview. [58:15] The After Party. [01:03:54] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ajax Tadehara joins the show one more time to continue the conversation on his career and what's next for him in his retirement. We also discuss the American Judo Development Model. News on Teddy Riner [02:15]. Budapest Grand Slam [8:43]. Interview with Ajax Tadehara Part 3 [10:28]. The After Party [01:01:24]. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ajax Tadehara joins the show to continue the conversation on his career, his experiences on the IJF World Tour, and fighting Teddy Riner. The IJF cancels one of the tour's premiere events. Tokyo Grand Slam Cancelled [01:09] Interview with Ajax Tadehara Part II [06:55] The After Party [01:08:42] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ajax Tadehara of Team USA joins the show to talk about his career, how an athlete rises through the ranks, and his experiences on the World Judo Tour. Ajax also talks about his upbringing in Judo and some of the challenges he faced while pursuing his Olympic dream as a member of Team USA. Judo Dave also talks about the restart of the IJF World Judo Tour during the global pandemic. Judo is back! [0:34] Home sub-floor project. [08:52] Home training due to COVID-19 and more IJF discussion. [13:08] Interview with Ajax Tadehara. [19:25] Please support the podcast by supporting my sponsors. Better Help URMySunshineBoutique Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Judo Alliance recently published their American Judo Development Model and Judo Dave breaks down some of the key areas of this new plan. Plus, more discussion on COVID-19 and training Judo. Judo training for the rest of 2020. [01:57] Thoughts on the American Judo Development Model. [12:28] Please support the podcast by supporting my sponsors. Better Help URMySunshineBoutique Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President of the International Judo Federation releases a statement on the World Tour and COVID-19. The Kodokan and the IJF have started a YouTube channel where they are releasing Judo videos one at a time and they will cover the entire Judo syllabus. Plus, In Memoriam: Ilona Lucassen. Statement by Marius Vizer [02:22]. Kodokan YouTube Channel [12:58]. Best Judoka for each Olympic cycle [21:42]. In Memoriam: Ilona Lucassen [33:14]. The After Party [39:43]. Please support the podcast by supporting my sponsors. Better Help URMySunshineBoutique Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taybren Lee is back for the final part of our conversation where we discuss COVID-19 and we continue our discussion on Judo in Los Angeles. Plus, some thoughts on Travis Stevens' Live Q&A sessions. Thoughts on Travis Stevens, COVID-19 Round Table, and Jimmy Pedro discussions on YouTube. [2:00] Taybren Lee Interview Part 3. [17:01] Clubs opening up after COVID and thoughts on yoga. [40:40] The After Party [47:31] Please support the podcast by supporting my sponsors. Better Help URMySunshineBoutique Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taybren Lee is back for part two of our conversation. In part two we discuss the idea of recruiting better athletes to represent Team USA, getting more coaches into Judo, leg grabs, and marketing to adults. Judo Dave also discusses concerns on going back to the club in a world where we are still dealing with a pandemic. Conversation with Taybren Lee Part Two [10:39] Discusson on my concern for Judo and BJJ's future due to the global pandemic. [41:00] Chris Round's article: A Plan to #SaveJiuJitsu and Judo Please support the podcast by supporting my sponsors. Better Help URMySunshineBoutique Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grip Like A World Champion 2.0 (GLAWC) is an instructional video put out by Judo Fanatics which details gripping strategy in competitive Judo. Judo Dave does a review of GLAWC and gives his overall opinion on the video. Tabren Lee, a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, joins the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to talk about his involvement in his local Police Activities League (PAL) and his involvement with USA Judo's Homegrown Pilot Judo Program. This is part one of a three part interview. There is also discussion on training during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Judo practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. [01:15] Thoughts on postponement of Tokyo Olympic Games. [16:46] Grip Like A World Champion 2.0 Review. [22:45] Interview with Taybren Lee. [42:03] New Judo Podcast. [01:13:24] The After Party. [01:15:03] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coronavirus and how it is impacting Judo with regards to International Judo Federation, competition, and the small business owners who are running clubs. Timo Cavelius, a member of the German National Team, gives an interview about being an openly gay athlete. Plus, some thoughts on a new Android and iPhone app called Judokai. Lastly, the passing of Yukimitsu Kano who was the grandson of Jigoro Kano. Plus, the Afterparty... COVID-19 and Judo. [00:49] The passing of Yukimitsu Kano. [16:00] Timo Cavelius interviewed by Bento magazine on being an openly gay athlete. [19:36] Judokai mobile app for Android and iPhone. [31:30] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Judo Chop Suey Podcast has a new partnership with Age of Radio and Judo Dave is very excited about this new partnership! Paris Grand Slam and Dusseldorf Grand Slam results, including thoughts on Teddy Riner. Judo Dave will be traveling to the Big Apple again (coronavirus be damned) to be a guest at the New York Open. The All Japan Judo Federation made an announcement on who will be representing the host nation at the Tokyo Olympics. Plus, the After Party segment at the end of the episode. The timestamps are below: New partnership with Age of Radio. [04:15] The New York Open Judo Championship. [08:00] News from the USJA concerning their Special Needs program. [15:15] Paris Grand Slam and thoughts on Teddy Riner. [19:08] Criteria for Olympic Qualification. [30:30] AJJF announces who will be representing Japan at the Olympics. [40:43] Women's results at the Paris Grand Slam. [46:16] Dusseldorf Grand Slam plus Angelica Delgado's big day! [50:06] Letter from USA Judo to their membership. [58:50] The After Party! [01:08:56] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tel Aviv Grand Prix kicks off the new year for the IJF World Tour. Judo Dave discusses his thoughts on the tournament as well as his thoughts on the New Year's Message put out by the Kodokan. Plus, letters from Donn Draeger written to Robert W. Smith which cover his changing opinions on Judo over the course of 15 years. There is also a new segment called The After Party which will be at the very end of the podcast where Judo Dave rants on a variety of things not related to Judo. Grappz Revisited [05:33] Rafaela Silva [07:50] New Year Message from the Kodokan [12:30] Iran moves to block Saeid Mollaei [33:20] Tel Aviv Grand Prix [40:28]  Letters from Donn Draeger [59:57] The After Party [01:17:55] Donn Draeger on Judo. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Dave rings in the New Year with a new episode where femininity in Judo is discussed. The idea for this topic came from an interesting blog post written on The Gentle Tempest blog. The article can be read here: https://roseyhorse12.wixsite.com/mysite/post/the-gentle-tempest-femininity-in-martial-arts. An outline of the show topics can be found below:  Three year anniversary. [06:29]   Amazon Prime for content creators. Anyone can do it! [10:23]   Russia banned from the Olympics for doping. [15:45]   Femininity in Judo. [20:57]   2019 Year In Review. [41:00]   Goals for 2020. [52:08]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil and Niki Adams’ recent comments on their podcast shows the great divide between the IJF and traditional Judo enthusiasts. Judo Dave has thoughts on that, leg grabs in Judo, parting thoughts on JudoCon 2019, and an update on Saeid Mollaei’s refugee status. You will not need to listen to Neil Adams’ podcast first before this episode but I highly encourage everyone to support Neil’s work and his podcast.   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USA Judo starts a "Homegrown" program in Los Angeles and in response, Hayward Nishioka excoriates USA Judo in a white paper published on Nanka Judo's web site. Is he right? I offer my thoughts on the story. Plus, JudoCon is around the corner!  The story on USA Judo's new "Homegrown" program: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Features/2019/October/14/Pilot-Program-Begins-in-LA The white paper written by Hayward Nishioka can be read here: https://www.nankajudo.com/wp-content/uploads/191019-Hayward-White-Paper-on-Nanka.pdf Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Joe joins the show to discuss BJJ, training as a middle aged student, the process of learning and improving, and why there is a high attrition rate at blue belt for BJJ. Judo Dave breaks down the misconceptions and bad arguments commonly hurled against BJJ. Promotion night at the club. [02:19] In Memoriam: Edwin Maley. [18:39] Judo Joe Returns. [20:50] BJJ Blue Belt and what does the process look like for the next promotion. [22:57] Attrition issue in BJJ. [36:50] Picking and choosing training partners. [41:51] "Boyd belts" in BJJ and Judo. [52:00] Judo vs. BJJ and common misconceptions. [01:05:10] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, coaches, teammates, and fans of Judo Jack Hatton.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts on the World Judo Championships, Marius Vizer Q&A, and discussion on the biggest story coming out of the World Judo Championships.     Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan start on August 25th and Judo Dave provides news and opinions leading up to Judo's largest annual event. New partnership between Reuters and the IJF. [01:19]   Athletes switching nations ahead of World Judo Championships. [04:22]  Teddy Riner will not be at the World Judo Championships. [11:20] South Korea will be missing two of its star competitors. [14:11] Marius Vizer will have two Twitter Q&A sessions. [16:26]   Listener Reaction. [18:03]     I'm going to Cali! [22:46]   North Korea not participating in World Judo Championships. [26:36]   Predictions for World Judo Championships. [31:16] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teddy Riner made his return to the IJF World Tour with an impressive performance at the inagural Montreal Grand Prix. Updated news regarding the issue between Israel, Iran, and the International Judo Federation. The President of the IJF Marius Vizer holds another Twitter Q&A to answer your questions about leg grabs (among other things). A preview of the Zagreb Grand Prix and lastly, the world of Judo suffered a tremendous and shocking loss.  The return of Teddy Riner [08:14].   Thoughts on the Montreal Grand Prix and Team USA's Performance [12:24].   In Memoriam [20:00].   Conflicting reports with regards to Iran, Israel, and the IJF [24:40].   Marius Vizer Twitter Q&A [33:19].   Marius Vizer answers question about USA Judo [35:44].   Marius Vizer talks about leg grabs in Judo [49:45].   Preview of the Zagreb Grand Prix [53:57].   Does Teddy Riner have to compete at World Championships? [54:45].   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A smorgasbord of topics are covered in the latest episode of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast ranging from IJF news, listener reaction, a rant against BJJ propaganda with a certain Hollywood actor, kata champions, beginner advice for older adults, and so much more! Judo Dave teaches an adult class. [1:07] News on Teddy Riner. [6:28] Grand Prix event slated for later this year cancelled. [9:48] Listener Reaction which covers Kata Champions, women and Judo, advice for adult beginners. [12:56] Hollywood and BJJ propaganda. [32:00] Marune app for Android and iPhone. [37:50] Marius Vizer has tentatively planned a Twitter Q&A [43:00] European Games results. [44:07] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sensei Jonah Ewell of 510 Judo & Wrestling (formerly Oakland Judo) returns to the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to talk about the growth of his business, lessons learned, and everything that has changed since his last appearance on the podcast.  Visit https://510judo.com/ if you would like to learn more about doing Judo under the guidance of Sensei Jonah Ewell.  510 Judo & Wrestling 1029 Macarthur BoulevardSan Leandro, California 94577510-560-JUDO Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Grinstead joins the podcast to talk about the USJA's debut of a Kosen Judo division at the Yoichiro Matsumura Championship held in Cape Coral, FL.  Judo Dave discusses some of the highlights of the Jimmy Pedro interview conducted on the Whistlekick Martial Arts podcast. Results of the USA Judo Senior National Championships and the Hohhot Grand Prix are covered as well.  Finally, Judo Dave talks about the return of Guram Tushishvili and why he was suspended.   USA Judo Senior Nationals Results [06:08]    Jimmy Pedro Speaks [10:58]     Listener reaction [28:19]    Thoughts on how adults can train with juniors [31:09]  Interview with Jesse Grinstead on Kosen Judo [41:23]  Hohhot Grand Prix review [1:08:17]  Thoughts on Guram Tushishvili vs. the IJF [1:17:25]  Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First day adult beginners should never be paired with other adult beginners! Judo Dave goes to great lengths to explain why allowing this in your club is a negligent practice!  Judo Dave also talks about how the President of the International Judo Federation is accomplishing things on the diplomatic front that are downright heroic.   Pop Culture Stuff. [2:51]   Judo Dave was a guest on another podcast! [8:13]    Iran vs. Israel. [12:19]   Brasil gets a Grand Slam! [22:32]   Adult beginners don't matter in Judo and that needs to change. [26:24]    How can Judo attract adult students and develop that sense of camaraderie? [42:23]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Scott returns to discuss his latest book called "The Judo Advantage: Controlling Movement With Modern Kinesiology."  Judo Dave also discusses his thoughts on Fight2Win - Judo after watching a recent match incorporating their unique rule set.  There was also great listener reaction from the James Wall interview that is also discussed.     Thoughts on Fight2Win - Judo  [7:40]   Listener reaction from James Wall interview  [19:24]   Steve Scott interview [28:05]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Wall, Head Sensei at Wall to Wall Martial Arts and professional Judo Instructor, joins the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to discuss how he grew his Judo club into one of the largest clubs in the United States. This will be the first episode that I do not provide an outline of the show because every second with James is worth listening to. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paris Grand Slam was a tremendous event where we saw lots of great action, lots of intriguing stories, and Judo Dave is going to break down some of the matches and give his thoughts on one of the biggest IJF World Tour events of the year.  The President of the International Judo Federation held his first Twitter Q&A of the year and it was one of the more interesting ones in recent memory.   Fantasy Judo [04:39]   Promotion News Across The Judo World [08:18]   Weight Division News For Juniors And Cadets [19:44]    Marius Vizer Q&A [24:54] Marius Vizer on Saeid Mollaei [27:56]   Marius Vizer on adding another weight category [32:18]   Marius Vizer puts USA Judo on blast [36:26]   Thoughts on Paris Grand Slam [42:03]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management?  Want to support the podcast?  You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year to all of you!  An exciting episode of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast is in store for you where I bring back my friend and training partner Judo Joe to talk about Judo, BJJ, and all things grappling.  I start off the episode talking about a new Judo competition format put out by Fight2Win Promotions!  The outline of the show is as follows:   Fight2Win is now offering Judo competitions, with a twist [02:42].    Judo Joe joins the podcast [13:08].   Discussion on promoting first crop of students [16:18].   Performing Nage No Kata as uke [37:22].   Discussion on preparing BJJ students for a Judo competition [45:19].   The challenge of teaching Judo to an elite athlete [52:50].    The Jiu Jitsu lifestyle [59:49].   My thoughts on BJJ five months in [1:18:42].   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management?  Want to support the podcast?  You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yuletide Greetings to you all near and far on this special holiday edition of the podcast.  On this episode Judo Dave talks about a very special promotion, thoughts on learning Nage No Kata, and initial impressions from Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide To Kodokan Randori No Kata by Tadao Otaki and Donn Draeger.   Open mat randori fun [1:10]   Very Special Promotion [4:04]   Nage No Kata [16:12]   Thoughts on Judo Formal Techniques [26:50]   How you can support the podcast [35:08]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Want to buy CBD to help with pain management?  Want to support the podcast?  You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/2EmQRym Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Dave Roman is back to give his thoughts on JudoCon, which was a convention for Judo coaches and enthusiasts hosted by AAU Judo and the Judo Black Belt Association.  A family feud was brewing ahead of the USA Judo elections between Big Jim Pedro and USA Judo members.  Plus, Judo Dave discusses some of the big stories coming out of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.  Also, an update on how CBD is helping as a training supplement.  The outline of the episode is as follows:   Thoughts on JudoCon [02:28]  Listener Reaction [25:52]   Family Feud: Big Jim vs. USA Judo [27:19]   Abu Dhabi Grand Slam News and Results [47:00]   More thoughts on CBD [1:00:23]   In Memoriam [1:05:02]     Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast   Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Dave is back to talk about all the excitement and great stories coming out of the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Other topics on this podcast include JudoCon: The Greatest Judo Convention In The History Of Judo, becoming a BJJ student, and cannabidiol as a training supplement.  The outline of the episode is as follows:   Thoughts on World Judo Championships. [2:32]   Listener Reaction. [31:54]   JudoCon: The Greatest Judo Convention In The History Of Judo! [36:49]   Judo Dave does BJJ. [39:56]   Thoughts on cannabidiol. [53:11]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast   Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tai Otoshi: The Ultimate Study is a new video series published by Neil Adams Effective Fighting.  On this episode, Judo Dave does a formal review of the video series and he gives his thoughts on the content, production, and the layout of the site.  Also on this episode is a review of the Marius Vizer Q&A which includes a crazy story happening with the Georgian Judo Federation.  Video gaming, listener reaction, and more... Listener reaction and tips on how a middle aged beginner should approach Judo. [5:02]   Marius Vizer Twitter Q&A. [12:01]   Topics covered with Marius Vizer Q&A include a unified Korea, the IJF's role in growing Judo, Judo rules, rewards/prizes for Judo athletes, special events for Olympics in Tokyo, changes for mixed team events, and more...   Crazy Story happening with the Georgian Judo Federation. [28:18]    Tai Otoshi: The Ultimate Study. [36:08]   USA Judo announces men's and women's competitors for World Championships. [51:11]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast   Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's it like to go to a training camp featuring Travis Stevens?  If you want to find out then listen to this episode.  Judo Joe joins Judo Dave to discuss the Judo Veterans Camp at Riviera Maya, teaching BJJ students Judo, a continued discussion on Yoko Wakare, and his thoughts on Kayla Harrison's MMA debut.   Catching up with Joe and how he structures his Judo for BJJ classes. [2:03]  Saturday class, no-gi Judo, and the benefits of light randori.  [12:30]    Discussion on Yoko Wakare, my new tokui waza.  [38:47]  Judo Veterans Camp with Travis Stevens in Mexico. [51:12]  Thoughts on Kayla Harrison’s MMA debut and Ronda Rousey in WWE. [1:07:50]    Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast   Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there was a Mt. Rushmore of Judo greats who would you put on there?  Judo Dave delves intot this topic, talks about learning Yoko Wakare from Sensei YouTube, and very special promotion by the USJF, and a historic alliance between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Grappz: Your days of taping fingers are over. [02:45]   JudoCon: It's better than MegaCon. [08:00]   Listener reaction. [12:41]   IJF Hall of Fame. [16:33]   The Mt. Rushmore of Judo. [19:13]   Promotion of Hauro Imamura-Sensei to 10th Dan. [22:49]   Yoko Wakare and learning from YouTube-sensei. [25:26]    North and South Korea Super Team-Up. [35:56]   Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com     Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka     Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast   Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices