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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan ...

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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert:...

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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert:...

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:...

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:...

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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald...

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...

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...

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] *...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On episode 83 of Tatami Talk. We talk about two great upcoming local California Judo tournaments happening this weekend. In Northern California we have the Bay Area Judo Championships. And in Southern California we have the California State Games. Two great tournaments both happening this weekend. We then go into an interesting topic in grappling. What is the etiquette of videotaping sparring matches in class and posting them online.Is it ok to record and post things without letting...

On episode 82 of Tatami Talk. We open up congratulating Anthony on getting his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt. We get his thoughts on reaching a color belt rank and what his goals are in the future in BJJ. Then we talk about the European Judo Union putting out their referee exam online for the public to take. Anthony gives us his thoughts and experience taking the test and how he did on it. We end the episode talking about a very hard question for any martial artist. Whether it's a ...

On episode 81 of Tatami Talk. We discuss the double gold medal awarded to Tasoev and Riner following the world championship controversy. We talk about the recent Nanka Late Spring tournament and Anthony's apology for contesting a call. And we share our thoughts on the new hit Netflix sumo drama series, "Sanctuary". Would a similar show for Judo help grow Judo's popularity in the U.S.? What about a series similar to the formula 1 reality show "Drive to Survive" ? Throw to survive?* Intro...

On episode 80 of Tatami Talk. We talk to Anthony about his trip to Ireland. We see if he got any training done well he was out there. We also answer a few of your viewer and listener questions and comments from our last episode. On the ecological approach to skill acquisition. Then we talk about what happened to Judo verse and relaunch of Judo TV for the world championships. And talk a little bit about our highlights from the world championships this year. We also congratulate Gabby...

On episode 79 of Tatami Talk. We continue our discussion from last episode (episode 78) about Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition. * Intro / Hollywood Judo Dojos new YouTube channel [0:00] * Wrapping up ukemi discussion from last episode [07:58] * Appeal to authority [09:05] * "But the Japanese do it!" / Instructional videos [14:43] * Gamification, Constraints, "Rules dictate behavior" [23:20] * Experts being unaware of what they are actually doing sometimes [29:20] * Fostering...

On episode 78 of Tatami Talk. We welcome special guest and friend of the show Kristian back. In a special two-part episode. To discuss a relatively new field of study for motor learning and skill acquisition. The "Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition". As we discuss the pros and cons to this new way of teaching sports. How can we adopt and use this new way of teaching in Judo? And is this an effective way to teach Judo? * Intro / USJA USJF Summer Nationals cancelled [0:00] *...

Correction on this episode, we mentioned Ireland, but it should be Northern Ireland which is part of the UK. On episode 77 of Tatami Talk. We start off talking about the American Judo Systems upcoming tournament on June 4th named "SUMMER SLAM". How this tournament is for USA Judo points, as well as the interesting prizes for the youth division and senior elite division. Then we go into some viewer question/feedback. With the first two part questions being. Are the federation dues for...

On episode 76 of Tatami Talk. We open up with an update on the separation of USA Judo, USJA and USJF agreement. With one tournament going forward as a USA Judo tournament but inviting USJA and USJF members to participate. Upon signing a participation release. Then go on to a hot button topic of a move practiced in BJJ and is it dangerous. The moving question is the Leo Vieira back take. Some of you may or may not know about the situation that happened. We are not here to discuss the...

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of our podcast, USA Judo, USJF and USJA decided to end the American judo alliance agreement. We talk about how things have gone and what we have done the past 3 years with this Judo podcast. Not missing a single episode the past 3 years and putting out fun content for our fans every two weeks. What an interesting ride it's been the past 3 years to episode 75. As we hope to produce even more content for many more years. We then go into talking about one...

In episode 74 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about the  UFC 285 fight between Tabatha Ricci and Jessica Penne. With Tabatha  Ricci using her underrated Judo skills to get the win over the BJJ black  belt Jessica Penne. We then go into talking about the One Championship  grappling match at One Fight Night 7. Between Danielle Kelly a BJJ black  belt and Ayaka "Zombie" Miura a Judo black belt. We give our opinions  on the match. As well as the One Championship grappling rules....

In episode 73 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We start off first  talking about the biting incident that happened at the Paris Grand Slam.  In the first round of the -52 kg category. A Kazakhstani judo player  bit a Belgium judo player on the calf well trying to escape an armbar.  We then go into the -57kg finals in Tel Aviv. With an all Canadian  final. Where Klimkait finally beat Deguchi with a throw. But with it not  being without some controversy in the end. We finish up talking...

In episode 72 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony.   In this episode of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We start off  talking about the new year IJF tournament circuit starting. With  Portugal holding the first tournament of the year. And the Paris Grand  Slam happened this past weekend. We then go to an interesting court case  of ONE Championship getting sued by The Boxing Association of Thailand.  For putting on matches using the Muay Thai name but not following  Thailand's Muay Thai...