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Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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....
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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: ltc1qtgj9qp...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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...
Mar 31, 2022•53 min•Ep. 97
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 ...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 96
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 avail...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 95
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 E...
Jan 03, 2022•49 min•Ep. 94
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:...
Sep 09, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 93
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 Emai...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 92
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. ...
Jun 23, 2021•59 min•Ep. 91
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.c...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 90
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, Insta...
Apr 27, 2021•57 min•Ep. 89
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 megaph...
Feb 25, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 88
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 Sue...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 87
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
Dec 15, 2020•26 min•Ep. 86
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
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 48 min
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 [...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 57 min
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 re...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 83
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 Podca...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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 avail...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 81
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] ...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 80
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...
Jul 22, 2020•55 min
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 suppo...
Jun 20, 2020•51 min
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 URMySunshineBo...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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 #SaveJiuJits...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 21 min
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 interv...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 29 min
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] Ti...
Mar 17, 2020•52 min•Ep. 74
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. Th...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 73
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 Revis...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 65