Judo Chop Suey Podcast

The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is a show that discusses International Judo Federation results, topics, techniques, history, and opinion on all things related to Judo. Dave Roman currently holds the rank of nidan in Judo and has been a practitioner of Judo for 18 years. Other grappling sports and topics may be covered from time to time, most notably on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where Dave also holds the rank of blue belt.

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Episodes

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 11 - Training With Women And An Outrageous Story From Down Under

Scoring statistics from the Paris Grand Slam revealed. Did the new rules increase the number of ippon wins? Dave Roman talks about his favorite training partner and how men need to approach training with women at their club. Dave also talks about an outrageous story he read on Reddit concerning a promotion issue. The show outline with time stamps is below: Dusseldorf Grand Prix. (6:44) Statistics from the Paris Grand Prix. (9:52) How men should train with women in Judo. (19:00) YouTube video ref...

Feb 20, 2017•51 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 10 - Paris Grand Slam Reaction

On this episode of the Judo Chop Suey podcast Dave Roman gives his thoughts and immedate reaction to this weekend's Grand Slam tournament in Paris. He breaks down which matches are worth watching and which matches you should ignore. Judo Dave also gives his thoughts on Valentine's Day and he finds out he no longer has the only active English-speaking Judo podcast in the world. The show outline with time stamps is below: Two month anniversary of the JCS podcast. (1:29) Congratulations to Oon Yeoh...

Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 2 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 9 - Self Defense in Judo and How 80's Movies Influenced Me

On this episode of the Judo Chop Suey podcast Dave Roman reads listener reaction from the last podcast, talks about his favorite martial arts movies, and how these movies cultivated an interest of wanting to learn a martial art for self-defense. Dave also talks about why he eventually chose Judo over other martial arts. Below is a show outline with timestamps listed: Three adults visited my Judo club (6:04). The Paris Grand Slam, The Most Social Event In IJF History (Whatever that means?), is in...

Feb 06, 2017•1 hr 18 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 8 - BJJ's Popularity in the United States and Judo's Decline

In this episode of the Judo Chop Suey podcast Dave Roman talks about why he thinks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more popular in the United States among adults than Judo. Dave also talks about what he believes are some of the negative perceptions about Judo and why this is hurting adult memberships. Some of what Dave Roman perceives to be sacred cows in Judo are discussed. Below is a show outline with timestamps listed: New podcast email address (judochopsueyshow@gmail.com) and voice mail segment annou...

Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 35 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 7 - African Open Tunis 2017 & Impact from New Rules, Where in the World is Peter Seisenbacher?

On this episode of the Judo Chop Suey podcast Dave Roman talks about how the new rule changes impacted the African Open Tunis 2017. The IJF is happy but Judo Dave has a different feeling on the impact. Judo Dave also talks about a former two-time gold medal winner being on the lam from the Austrian authorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2017•34 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 6 - IJF Coaching & Referee Seminar in Baku, Azerbaijan

On this episode of the Judo Chop Suey podcast Dave Roman talks the IJF’s Coaching & Referee Seminar held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dave also discusses the changes he agrees with, the changes he disagrees with, and other observations from the seminar. The topic of leg grabs is discussed throughout the show. This is a longer than usual podcast so an outline of what is discussed and the timestamp where that discussion takes place in the podcast is provided below. Greetings from President of Azerbaij...

Jan 09, 2017•1 hr 7 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 5 - UFC 207, IJF Rules, The Voice of Judo, and Leg Grabs

On this New Years Day edition of the Judo Chop Suey podcast Dave Roman gives this thoughts on Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes and covers some of the minor revisions the IJF made to the recently published rules. Dave also gives his thoughts on some of the comments Neil Adams (The Voice of Judo) made on a recent live steam he conducted on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 2017•39 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 4 - IJF Year End Voting and USA Judo Probation Lifted

In this special holiday edition of Judo Chop Suey Dave Roman sings for you, talks about some of the challenges of being an assistant instructor, IJF year end voting (someone got robbed!) and the United States Olympic Committee lifting the Section 10 Probation from USA Judo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 2016•31 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 3 - Promotions and Kayla Harrison

On this episode of Judo Chop Suey Dave Roman talks about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, promotions at his club, opinions towards promotions in Judo, and Kayla Harrison moving away from Judo to MMA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2016•42 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 2 - IJF Rules Changes

In this episode of Judo Chop Suey Dave Roman talks about the new IJF rule changes and what that will mean for competitive Judo moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2016•40 min

Judo Chop Suey Ep. 1 - Greetings & Salutations

On this very first podcast of Judo Chop Suey Dave Roman briefly talks about his experience in Judo and his opinion on the IJF rules regarding leg grabs in competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2016•14 min

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