Tatami Talk

On episode 132 of Tatami Talk, we have two very special guests. We welcome back friend of the channel Dave from the “Judo Chop Suey” podcast and a first time guest DrSeoiNage (Aaron) who has been known for posting his IJF Judo statistics on the Judo subreddit. We discuss what we think of the new rules so far and talk about the statistics Aaron has gathered before and after the rule changes.Aaron's Substack: https://drseoinage.substack.com/Aaron's Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/user/DrSeoiNageDave's Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/user/d_rome0:00 Intro / How the statistics are gathered19:15 Discussion on Daigo and Classifications24:55 Impact of the statistics27:39 Why we should trust Aaron's stats / The issue with IJF's stats40:27 Thoughts on the rules for All Japan And Empress Cup48:55 What we Think of New Rules so Far / Yuko1:00:47 Shido / Out of bounds and False Attacks1:20:26 Predictions on rule changes post World Championships1:27:54 Judo Statistics2:01:59 Up and coming players, who we will be watching at World Championships2:16:24 How we think stats gathering differs from National teams stats, Predictions on role of AI in stats gathering2:25:23 Outro------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 131 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on the All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup.0:00 Intro / GSO 202525:11 All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 130 of Tatami Talk, we discuss how we would change newaza training.0:00 Intro / Updates30:35 How we would change judo newaza training42:10 IJF Judo newaza1:05:54 Non IJF Judo newaza------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 129 of Tatami Talk, we discuss other fun (and maybe not so great) ways to divide up your classes in your Judo club. Juan makes his case for "Casual Judo" and Anthony makes his case for a risk based model.0:00 Intro / Alternative Ways to divide classes21:22 How Juan would structure the classes24:51 Anthony's risk based classes34:27 How Anthony would divide up a youth program45:30 Nogi judo and judo for MMA------------------------------------------- Things mentioned in this episodeWomens self defense episode with Beverly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-NhHCWmK4------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 128 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Dojo culture and how most people don't actually consciously think about it or actively try to mold or contribute to their dojos culture.0:00 Intro / Hollywood, Sawtelle, Goltz scrimmage07:05 Dojo Culture21:13 Diversity and socio-economics27:51 Anthony' and Juan's experiences with other martial arts cultures34:11 Lead generation41:11 Safety Culture------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 127 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our controversial opinions on seminars and purchasing instructionals.0:00 Intro / Updates15:45 Seminars30:37 Video recording / retaining the knowledge32:56 Positive experiences with seminars, setting expectations51:58 Buying Instructionals01:02:55 Watching what you want to see versus what you need to see.01:09:11 Long term visits to dojos and paying for privates------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 126 of Tatami Talk, Juan tells us about his trip to Japan, and we finally give our thoughts on HanpanTV's video "The Lies Behind Judo Basics" and all the online discourse surrounding it.0:00 Juan's back, his trip in Japan14:36 hanpanTV and their uchimata video26:10 why we think people are upset31:06 California Chainsaw massacre34:15 prescribing beginners the most "optimized" throws for their body type, other hanpanTV videos37:48 Anthony's disappointment on where and how the discussion is taking place42:08 Harasawa made a similar video, comparing his video to how hanpanTV presented it51:37 Did these videos changed the way we teach?------------------------------------------- Things mentioned in this episodeThe Lies Behind Judo Basics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M9GTgz41lQ"But the Japanese do it" from episode 79 https://youtu.be/jdWjQPUD88g?t=1114drop seoi nage video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmqALXDZ9SoHarasawa's video - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4VOe_4P4MoUnsafe series tani otoshi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHb9LdRTks------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 125 of Tatami Talk, we talk about how the new rules have affected Paris and Baku Grand Slam. We also reflect on Maruyama's retirement.0:00 Intro / Juan in Tokyo / Anthony injured again17:05 Listener comment on nomad wrestling episode25:26 Maruyama is retiring29:28 Baku and Paris Grandslam, Yuko40:35 Newaza------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/episodes/Tatami-Talk-Podcast-Episode-121-End-of-year-2024-episode--2025-IJF-rules-discussion-ft-Dave-Roman-e2so8n6 Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 124 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on kids class and our own kids program. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/episodes/Tatami-Talk-Podcast-Episode-121-End-of-year-2024-episode--2025-IJF-rules-discussion-ft-Dave-Roman-e2so8n6 Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 123 of Tatami Talk, we discuss Robert Eriksson leaving his position as the USA Judo National Resident Team Head Coach. We also talk about USA Judo replacing Keith Bryant with Corinne Shigemoto as CEO. 0:00 - Intro / Los Angeles Fires 11:00 - Robert Eriksson leaving USA Judo 35:18 - Corinne Shigemoto as new USA Judo CEO 45:32 - Substack feedback ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/episodes/Tatami-Talk-Podcast-Episode-121-End-of-year-2024-episode--2025-IJF-rules-discussion-ft-Dave-Roman-e2so8n6 Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 122 of Tatami Talk, we open up talking about fan reaction from our last episode about the new IJF rules. During the holidays Anthony sent Juan a video of a new grappling promotion in Kazakhstan called “Nomad grappling”. After watching this new promotion. We decided it would be fun to come up with our own grappling federation “Tatami Talk Grappling” and discuss. How we would run it and what rules we would apply to our own event. Nomad Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2vKexCYjIg------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/episodes/Tatami-Talk-Podcast-Episode-121-End-of-year-2024-episode--2025-IJF-rules-discussion-ft-Dave-Roman-e2so8n6 Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 121 of Tatami Talk, we welcome a returning guest Dave Roman from the Judo Chop Suey podcast. We talk about how our year went and dive straight into breaking down all the rule changes and how they were presented at the Istanbul IJF Referee Seminar.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Leg grab discussion13:00 Dave's year in Judo and getting promoted to BJJ purple belt38:35 Juans year of Judo41:23 Anthonys year of Judo, unsafe series and how people don't take head trauma seriously52:35 Overall impressions and important points from the seminar, Bear hug, IJF academy and new requirements for coaching01:05:22 head dives01:10:48 Grabbing below the belt / leg grabs01:18:20 Yuko / CARE system and refereeing discussion (Video examples)01:44:05 false attacks (Video example)01:53:02 Stepping out (Video examples)02:02:43 Kansetsu-waza / fingers inside02:07:28 Kumikata / positive ne-waza activity is put into account02:13:32 Osaekomi / kodokan classifications02:22:15 Wrapping it up------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

We discuss the preliminary IJF rules that were announced today.

On episode 120 of Tatami Talk, we recap our experiences at the 2024 Winter Nationals. We also celebrate the YouTube channel hitting 1000 subscribers. We recap the unsafe series video and what's coming next. Link to the substack post mentioned in this episode https://tatamitalk.substack.com/p/internal-vs-external-focus-of-attention ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Winter national recap 20:10 Hitting 1000 subscribers, recapping the unsafe series short videos 34:30 Substack ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 119 of Tatami Talk, we talk to members of Hollywood Judo that competed and coached at the Veterans World Championships in Las Vegas.------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 118 of Tatami Talk, Anthony reviews the Dutch Olympic Strength and Conditioning program after testing it for over 6 months. The program was discussed with James Lacey from sweet science of fighting podcast back in Episode 102. ------------------------------------------- Links discussed in this episode Episode 102 interview with James Delacey: https://youtu.be/2ak1CaU0Aiw Sign up for winter nationals: https://usajudo.smoothcomp.com/en/event/17873 SSOF Cas De Wit Interview 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y3JS7s8fBw SSOF Cas De Wit Interview 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdvcElGp2zg ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 117 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the Judo news sweeping the world. With the Japanese Judo Federation allowing leg grabbing the All Japan Championships, and the rumor of the IJF possibly bringing back leg grabs.------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 116 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Rikard Almlöf, a 5th dan Judo instructor from Spif Judo (Stockholm Police Judo club) out of Stockholm Sweden. Rikard is a firefighter by trade and we talk to him about the Adult Beginners Judo Program he created that has been adopted by the Swedish Judo Federation. Check out Rikard's Youtube channel:  @rikardalmlof  You can also contact him via email: rikard.almlof.spifjudoATgmailDOTcom ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Updates 04:06 Kayla Harrisons 2nd UFC fight 14:11 Interview with Rikard 34:02 16 week Adult Beginners Judo Program 52:22 Picking techniques for the course 01:22:48 Sweden's process to become a Judo instructor 01:33:28 Future plans of this program 01:51:17 Outro ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 115 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the growth in popularity of no gi judo and Juan's no gi judo seminar.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / News and Updates 15:35 No Gi Judo getting more popular, Juan's no gi judo seminars 56:10 How would no gi judo tournaments work? ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 114 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Matthew Parker who is currently Running for USA Judo's At-Large Director board position. Matthew is a former USA national team member and the current Chair of the USA Judo Athlete Advisory Committee. We talk about issues with USA Judo, what can be done and why these board positions and elections matter for even the average recreational Judoka. Follow Matthew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcrayusa/ Matthews Email: matthew.cray.parkerATgmailDOTcom Matthews BOD Statement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDJRKbwdwAnOOkc6ykks8PoEr784uSCH/view?usp=sharing USA Judo Board Elections: https://www.usajudo.com/2024-usa-judo-board-of-directors-election ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 04:47 Interview with Matthew Parker 14:48 USA Judo Board of Directors, veterans judo, USA Judo's marketing and Keith Bryant 41:56 Discussion on the role of the CEO and what USA Judo's focus should be 51:52 what is the at large director? Why is Mattew running for this position? 01:27:03 Why should your recreational non competing judoka care and vote? 01:56:06 USA Judo's promotion criteria compared to USJF/USJA, Rank tracking/searching system. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 113 of Tatami Talk, we revisit the topic of starting Judo at an older age from episode 34. With the growth of our dojo we have more diverse beginners starting Judo, we talk about whether our thoughts have changed and lessons learned------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro, Responding to comments and feedback from last episode on ecological approach to Judo 06:35 Paris Paralympics / Cadet World Championships09:28 Short Videos / Not playing the YouTube algorithm game17:52 Potential Substack22:30 Revisiting starting judo at an older age / data from our dojo 35:50 Newaza's role 40:45 Subfloors, Crashpads, addressing some missing contexts and updates since episode 34 43:45 Scalability of training and class structure 01:04:55 Sedentary Lifestyle, Adult's Lack of Fundamental movements skills 01:10:47 Techniques / drills and Kata only ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 112 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Chris Round about his approach to Judo Pedagogy and the ecological approach to judo. We talk about our separate experiences at the California State Games and Bay Area Judo championships. We also talk about our thoughts on peacocks coverage of Judo in the U.S. Follow Chris on Instagram: @chris__circle Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs): https://www.martialartsforsocialgood.org ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Bay area Judo Championships and California State Games 07:55 Thoughts on Peacocks coverage on Paris Olympic Judo 13:52 Interview with Chris Round 20:00 MASTERs program / Judo Pedagogy 01:27:31 Shapes of Judo 01:51:07 Uchikomis first vs later 01:53:11 approach to developing a gas tank 02:00:32 CLA with kids 02:03:55 Approach to Breakfalls 02:07:18 Grip fighting 02:26:40 Ecological Approach, Positional Sparring, Drilling, Affordances 02:46:49 Kuzushi 02:54:22 Half guard in Judo vs BJJ 03:08:45 Ecological Approach to Judo Newaza (turtle with threat of a pin) 03:10:22 Future Goals of Judo Program, BJJ athletes in LA 2028 03:18:39 Outro / Summary ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 111 of Tatami Talk, we are joined by the head of Hollywood Judo dojo, former member of the Swedish national team and 6th Dan in Judo sensei Philippe Morotti. Sensei Philippe is on this episode of Tatami Talk to give his expert opinion on the recent 2024 Paris Olympics Judo tournament. We talk about some of the controversies, favorite matches, and our expectations and thoughts of the rules. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

This is a breakdown of the 2024 Paris Olympic match between Nagase and Grigalashvili with Philippe Morotti requested by some people on reddit. Due to copyright reasons, there is no footage of the match and we have simply included a timestamp of the match clock on YouTube if you would like to watch along. Philippe Morotti is the head instructor at Hollywood Judo. He was a former member of the Swedish National team and was Swedish and Scandinavian Champion.

On episode 110 of Tatami Talk, we open up discussing the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Where at time of episode release will be the opening ceremonies day. Giving our thoughts on the upcoming Judo tournament and how we plan to watch it. We discuss how hopefully this year Peacock actually has all the Judo events as advertised. We then discussed preparing for a Judo competition. What you should be doing to get ready for an upcoming tournament. Whether it's a small local one or one of the larger National tournaments. How if you plan to compete then you have to train to compete. And not be upset with a poor performance if you do not train properly for the competition. 0:00 - Intro / listener feedback and criticisms 8:54 - Anthonys problem with fornite 13:26 - Preparing for tournaments ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 109 of Tatami Talk, We review some listener feedback on the last couple of episodes. We then go into some international Judo new with 14 days till the Paris Olympics and our thoughts on the upcoming 2024 World Veterans Judo Championships happening in Las Vegas, USA. There has been some criticisms about the cost and mandatory stay at the tournament sponsored hotel. Our main topic of the episode is about whether it's possible to bridge the gap between competitive and recreational Judo in the USA to help grow Judo. 0:00 - Intro / listener feedback and criticisms 20:17 - Judo news, Paris Olympics, World Veterans Championships and Bay area Judo Championships 33:18 - Is it possible to bridge the gap between competitive and recreational Judo? 01:01:21 - Possible tools to bridge the gap, setting the culture, scalability in training, and reverse classroom model. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 108 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back former guest and friend of the show, former US national team member and international competitor Ajax Tadehara. We catch up with him since the last time he was on a show back in episode 59. We talk about the closure of his dojo, how his life is going and what his future plans are. 0:00 - Intro 5:42 - Catching up with Ajax 16:56 - What happened with the dojo since the last interview 37:30 - being territorial, drama and cut throat business culture 52:23 - Deciding to close the dojo 1:08:10 - Discussion on financials 1:28:21 - Future plans 1:37:18 - Advice for others with plans to open a dojo 1:49:15 - Thoughts on the US National Resident Training Center ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 107 of Tatami Talk, we open up with a short review of the 2024 Judo World Championships. We then go on to congratulate all six members of Team USA Judo that qualified for the Olympics and Paralympic this summer. We finished off the episode talking about Juan's experience coaching this year at the 2024 USA Judo National Championships here in Southern California. We give our thoughts on how the tournament was run and organized.------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 106 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Rossy Rascal of Kaidokan Judo Academy and Rascals Pro Wrestling Academy in Blackpool, UK. It has been two long years since we last chatted with him and we sit down to talk with him about the growth of both his Judo and Pro wrestling academy. Rossy Rascal's instagram: @rossy_rascal Rascals prowrestling Academy: @rascals_prowrestling_blackpool Kaidokan Judo Academy: @kaidokan_judo_academy ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 105 of Tatami Talk, we chat with Robert Eriksson, Head coach for the US National Resident Training Center. We discuss his plans for team USA, his tour around the country, coaching, and what we could do going forward to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 Robert Eriksson's Instagram: @robert_eriksson_ Robert Eriksson's Email: robert.eriksson@usajudo.us 0:00 - Intro / Juans Vacation02:35 - World Championship on an Olympic year (again?) 04:53 - Interview with Robert Eriksson 12:37 - Transitioning from being a competitor to coaching 20:30 - Growing Judo in Sweden and getting more funding for the national training program. 25:30 - Becoming the head coach for the National resident training center. 48:58 - Visiting clubs around the U.S. and scouting talent 01:01:12 - How we can prepare for 2028 LA Olympics and coaching 01:15:21 - French Judo Federation teachers training 01:17:56 - The meta of spamming drop throws 01:23:29 - How coaching methods and sports science has changed over the years 01:29:29 - Tips and advice for those aiming for 2028 LA Olympics ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 104 of Tatami Talk, we discussing the Olympics coming up in less than 100 days. Then go on to talk about the USA Judo Nationals giving prize/sponsorship money this year. Up to $1500 for first place. We reflect on how has our teaching evolved and changed throughout the years? What did we need to change? How did we change and evolve our classes? What do we wish we could do differently in the past and future? 0:00 - Intro / Hollywood Judo and Sawtelle Kids Scrimmage 05:57 - Shout outs / Corrections 08:02 - Paris Olympics and Anthony's lowered expectations 16:50 - USA Judo Nationals and prize money 34:27 - Hollywood Judo's Beginner and intermediate classes changed over the last 2 years ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 103 of Tatami Talk, we discuss terminal brown belts. People who are stuck at the brown belt level for long periods of time. 0:00 - Intro / UFC 300 24:55 - Anthony's promotion to Nidan 36:24 - Terminal Brown belts ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 102 of Tatami Talk, we talk to James de Lacey from the Sweet Science of Fighting podcast about Judo Strength and Conditioning and the basics of energy systems. James is a strength and conditioning coach with a master of sports and exercise science. James' Instagram: @sweetscienceoffighting James' website: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ James' youtube channels:  @sweetscienceoffightingpodcast   @sweetscienceoffighting   @ssof-bjj-instructionals  0:00 - Intro / MMA news 03:07 - Answering / clarifying some viewer questions from last episode06:42 - James de Lacey from Sweet Science of Fighting 11:45 - Traditional Strength training programs for Judo (Starting Strength, 5/3/1) 15:34 - Interference Effect, lifting before or after Judo training 23:28 - The role of hypertrophy training in Judo and BJJ 27:00 - Full range of movement vs partial range of movement when lifting 32:32 - Energy Systems, traditional model vs new findings 46:09 - Testing 52:40 - Kids and Strength / conditioning training 56:08 - James and Cas' Judo Strength and Conditioning program 01:03:33 - Differences between BJJ and Judo S&C program / Specificity training 01:10:10 - Equipment 01:13:35 - Sample preparation program for Senior Nationals in 7 weeks 01:15:41 - Diet 01:25:07 - 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) and sustainable training. 01:34:49 - Deadlift 01:39:08 - Ecological Dynamics ------------------------------------------- Links discussed in this episode: * Olympic Judo S&C interview with Casper de Wit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y3JS7s8fBw * Athletic Testing interview with Casper de Wit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdvcElGp2zg * Compatibility of Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Size and Function: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34757594/ * Why Zone 2 Cardio is NOT enough for Elite Combat Conditioning w/ Evan Peikon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp2CU7MTgWA * Why Muscle Memory Isn't real * Ecological vs Rote Learning Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcuZJB0GmxA * Andrew Usher episode: https://youtu.be/ezw3O4uv1s8?si=hapz8rj8a_vBfgTW * James' video on Andrew Ushers research: https://youtu.be/2gqybBBOYdM * Dr. Eric Helms on contaminated supplements: https://youtu.be/C5_XnLm_t3c ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

Anthony was sick and forgot to do a mic check and recorded on the wrong mic. Apologies for the poor mic quality. On episode 101 of Tatami Talk, Anthony talks about taking the USJF online nage no kata certification. Our main topic of the show is dojo insurance. What is insurance for the dojo and should you get it for your school? How insurance works with USA JUDO, USJA, and USJF. What are the pros and cons of having personal insurance compared to just using the federation insurance to cover yourself and your students. 0:00 - Intro 04:09 - Anthony takes the USJF online Nage No Kata course 14:48 - Dojo insurance ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 100 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate our 100th anniversary by discussing how Hollywood Judo grew from 30 members to 130 members in a year. 0:00 - Intro / Patreon Update 09:25 - USJA has some new changes 27:14 - How we grew our dojo from 30 members to 130 members ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 99 of Tatami Talk, we answer a listener question. With Judo classes being at night and ending late. How do you two fall asleep at night? We also talk about kata classes, with USJF adding and offering an online Nage-no-kata certification. So instead of going to a kata clinic or kata competition to receive your certification, you can now just take an online kata class to get one. And we will discuss the pros and cons of an online kata class. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony forgets valentines day 06:12 - Having trouble sleeping after class 27:20 - Online Kata certification ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 099 - Sleeping after Judo class and Online Kata Certification

On episode 98 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's trip to India as well as an update on Juan's shoulder injury. We then go into the big Judo MMA news. With Kayla Harrison joining the UFC and fighting in the 135 lb division making her UFC debut at UFC 300. Juan and Anthony try a new type of interview by asking an AI chat bot some judo questions.0:00 - Intro / Anthony's trip to India / Juan's shoulder status16:36 - Kayla Harrisons UFC 300 debut29:37 - Interview with Jake the AI Judo expert. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 97 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the upcoming 93rd annual San Fernando Valley Judo's Kohaku Tournament. We talk about our thoughts on the format, and promotion by batsugun. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 96 of Tatami Talk, we discuss IBJJF's new rule changes. After that we discuss our judo player of the year nominations. And who wins for best male and female player of the Year may surprise you. We then go into our main topic of goal setting for New Year's resolutions. With Anthony's new plan of themes setting of the year.0:00 - Intro / Happy New Year 07:50 - IBJJF updates stalling rules 23:22 - Players of the year 36:01 - New Year Themes ------------------------------------------- Resources: Your Theme, by CGP Grey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE Why YouTube algorithm sucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Igj3qI0GBA Missing Middle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_middle_housing ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 95 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate the end of the year 2023 by having a few special guests on the show to see who can come up with a business plan for the worst Judo Dojo in America. We also talk about Juans experience and Injury at the Winter Nationals. 0:00 - Intro / Juan's experience and injury at Winter Nationals21:45 - Worst Dojo in America ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Peter: @bananachowski Matt: @la_metro_project Elan: @bridgetownjudo Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 94 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's late thanksgiving trip, the Tokyo Grand Slam, and about a reddit discussion thread about a BJJ club banning judo techniques. 0:00 - Intro 15:40 - Anthony's visit to east coast 27:00 - Tokyo Grand Slam 43:40 - Banning techniques at your dojo------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 93 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the IJF 2023 Casablanca Referee Seminar and the controversial call at the U.S. Dallas Open0:00 - Intro / Listener comments from last episode 19:32 - PFL purchase of Bellator goes through, it's future plans and judokas PFL fights last week 44:48 - Controversial call at Dallas Open 57:22 - 2023 IJF Refreee Seminar Casablanca review of whats new------------------------------------------- Resources: IJF Referee Coaching Seminar Casablanca 2023 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bToCunZrgHM Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyL3IMX0ayM&t=5475s------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 92 of Tatami Talk, we discuss burnout and whether spending all that time at the dojo teaching and training is worth it. 0:00 - Intro / Oxygen canisters 06:15 - Nanka Winter Nationals / Veterans World Championships in Tokyo 19:45 - Intermountain West Judo Championships 22:26 - Burnout from training 49:52 - Instructor burnout 01:05:40 - Opportunity costs / Valuing life and time ------------------------------------------- Resources: Time left to live: https://images.huffingtonpost.com/2014-07-22-2Months1.png Intermountain West Judo Championships: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14245 ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 91 of Tatami Talk, Anthony returns from Japan, and we discuss Juan's experience at the USJF Nationals. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony returns from Japan 08:30 - Listener questions / clarifications on previous episodes / Judo news 25:30 - USJF National Championships and Juan's experience competing in it ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 90 of Tatami Talk, We talk about injuries, training through injuries and whether it's a good idea.0:00 - Intro / Anthony's plans in Japan 21:40 - Safety first and preventing further injury, and focusing on rehab and recovery 31:43 - do what you can (safely) and keep showing up 38:43 - You should probably see a physical therapist 43:08 - What Anthony did when he had bad insurance 50:30 - Reducing Intensity / Picking safe partners / Adjusting how you fight 55:13 - Not letting your ego take over------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 89 of Tatami Talk, we congratulate a friend of the show Liana Mutia for representing the US and taking third place at the Azerbaijan IBSA Grand Prix. We are very proud of her and what she's doing on the mat internationally. We also want to give a shout out and congratulations to the San Jose Open. For having over 800 people sign up for their tournament. A really great accomplishment to grow Judo in the bay. The main topic of this episode is Judo Dojo websites. How to grow Judo and your dojo with a good easy to navigate and read website. What we think a good site should have and not have on them. As well as social media sites should not be your main page. 0:00 - Intro / Liana Mutia taking Bronze 07:33 - Hollywood Judo gets a new website / problems with the old site 14:43 - Focusing on the purpose of the website 23:45 - Should you post your prices up? 29:42 - Get a separate email / phone number 33:14 - Purchase a proper domain name and SSL certificate 44:20 - Having only ONE main website / social media and getting rid of inactive ones 50:20 - What you should NOT put on your website? 01:08:45 - Hosting options / Benefits of online signups 01:17:30 - Importance of Google and Google maps ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 88 of Tatami Talk. We talk about workouts and exercises that might actually be bad for you. Things that were thought to help strengthen your body, but might actually destroy it. On episode 88 of Tatami Talk. We talk about workouts and exercises that might actually be bad for you. Things that were thought to help strengthen your body, but might actually destroy it. * Intro / Anthony goes to a stand up comedy show [0:00] * SoCal Judo news and growth of smoothcomp [10:25] * Pickleball is like BJJ? [19:10] * What exercises should we probably stop doing? [30:35] * Duck walks and Bunny Hopping [31:17] * Neck Bridges [35:30] * Neck rolls / full rotations during stretches [41:35] * Kata guruma squats [43:53] * Stretching discussion [46:14] * Breathing exercises / Mokusou [52:23] * Military presses / lat pull downs behind your neck/back [59:25] * Spider monkey [01:03:28] * Shrimping [01:04:45] * Sledgehammering onto a hard surface / soaking your hands in brine [01:09:20] * Swinging your leg and winding up for uchikomis [01:15:00] * Creatine loading [01:18:25] ------------------------------------------- Resources: * https://saemobilus.sae.org/content/970497/ * https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stretching-less-pain-other-gains-2019030816168 * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1250267/ * https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20075147/ * https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21399917/ * https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19437189/ * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3407788/ ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 87 of Tatami Talk. We discuss the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and their plans to hold a US Nationals this upcoming October in San Francisco. We then go into discussing the new film "Tatami" and Hollywood Judo Dojo's involvement in it with Sensei Philippe training the lead actresses in Judo and choreographing the Judo matches for the movie. The main topic of this episode is a viewer question. Since I can only train Judo once a week, would adding a wrestling class help my Judo? A question a lot of Judo players ask. Will cross training in freestyle, folk style or Greco wrestling really help my Judo? ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 86 of Tatami Talk. We talk to special guest Jonah Ewell, owner and head instructor of 510 Judo about starting and growing his dojo, and about running his first tournament.* Intro [0:00]* Interview with Jonah Ewell [04:34] * Starting the dojo [20:45] * Instructors not charging enough in America a problem? [46:40] * Charging for belt tests and developing a curriculum [59:45] * Rebuilding after the shutdowns, raising prices [01:08:00] * Separating classes [01:14:15] * Insurance and planning for the tournament [01:24:13] * Experience with Smoothcomp [01:36:00] * Making money? [01:53:50] ------------------------------------------- Resources: * Small Dojo Big Profits by Mike Massie https://small-dojo-big-profits.com/ * American Sabumnim Association Summit https://sabumnimusa.com/asa-summit/ ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Jonah: @510judoIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 85 of Tatami Talk. We talk about how to develop your own judo development plan and use deliberate practice.* Intro / USJA National team [0:00] * USJF Nationals [28:17] * IJF Masters [37:13] * Developing your judo development plan [43:37] * Learning from doing things the wrong way on purpose [59:21] * Exploration in Randori [01:04:31] * Grips might be the problem, not the throw [01:09:37] * Varying up the training [01:14:11]------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 84 of Tatami Talk. The former Olympic champion Satoshi Ishii returns to the PFL heavyweight. He won't be in the PFL heavyweight tournament though, ne will be a PFL showcase fighter in the heavyweight division. Ronda Rousey's possibly returning to MMA. With her WWE contract expiring soon and have a hard out at the end of it. Is it possible she could be making a return to the octagon. We discuss our own individual training plan and schedule/regiments. For our off the mat workout supplements to help our Judo improvement. * Intro [0:00] * Satoshi Ishii returns to PFL [11:45] * Ronda Rouse possible return to MMA [15:58] * Complementary Training discussion [23:00] ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify