Happy New Year again to all of you out there in podcast land! On this episode Judo Dave talks about the IJF rule changes and clarifications that came out of the IJF Referee and Coaching Seminar held in Mittersill, Austria. Judo Dave also talks about lifting weights as a middle aged man and how that has helped his Judo and his overall fitness. O Goshi, Team USA news, and of course...Star Wars. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (spoilers). [04:30] Beginner weightlifting for middle aged person. [09:49] How ...
Jan 24, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 34
Happy New Year! Judo Dave Roman is ringing in the new year with a special guest co-host. Cody Strey, the host of The CodyJitsu Podcast and a BJJ purple belt (noting that ensures a 10% increase in downloads), joins the podcast to talk about Judo and BJJ. On this episode Cody and I talk about many things including the following topics: Our podcasting experiences. [4:27] Cody's Judo and BJJ affiliations. [15:00] Defending the belt. [36:00] Promotions and curriculum. [46:20] Newaza only Judo tournam...
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 33
Yuletide Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Festive Kwanzaa, and Festivus for the rest of us! Whatever you choose to observe this holiday season (even if it's nothing) my gift to you is another episode of this podcast. On this episode Judo Dave talks about Travis Stevens' comments on USA Judo, the Tokyo Grand Slam, and the Judo Federation of Australia may have changed their promotion standards for those who are 30 years old and up. Plus, I sing! Thoughts on The Punisher on Netflix. [05:...
Dec 17, 2017•57 min•Ep. 32
The Judo Chop Suey Podcast celebrates its one year anniversary today! Judo Dave reflects on the past year, experiences with podcasting, the highs, the lows, and most importantly the appreciation and gratitude he has for all those who listened and participated. Judo Dave also talks about the upcoming Tokyo Grand Slam and a new episode of Judo World! Tokyo Grand Slam [27:00] Judo World [34:45] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: ...
Nov 29, 2017•38 min•Ep. 31
Judo Dave Roman is back from hiatus to talk about the good and the bad in regards to the IJF rule changes. I also talk about the World Open Championships held a few weeks ago in Marrakech, Morocco, the results, and Israel once again has to endure more shenanigans for the second tournament in a row. Thoughts on Stranger Things 2 [4:03] My rededication to improving fitness [6:00] Listener reaction [10:45] Revised IJF rules for the next Olympic cycle [17:28] More trouble for the Israeli Judo team i...
Nov 22, 2017•56 min•Ep. 29
World Judo Day is on October 28th and the theme is Courage. I am left wondering who in the IJF has the courage to take a stand against discrimination. Special training session at Ybor City Jiu Jitsu Club. [1:59] Housekeeping items and listener reaction. [6:40] Critique my tai otoshi! [15:00] World Judo Day. [17:27] Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and Israel. [20:57] Critique my tai otoshi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy8funRQy_Q Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft ...
Oct 25, 2017•37 min•Ep. 28
Judo Joe is back as a guest co-host of the Judo Chop Suey podcast! In this episode we talk about Judo for BJJ, whether BJJ rank should be a factor in determining Judo rank, what it's like training with an elite level Judo athlete, Travis Stevens and his new initiative called Project 2024, and some discussion on Team USA's performance in the World Judo Championships. We close the show with a discussion on the NFL and fantasy football. Catching up with Judo Joe. [2:20] Joe talks about how the Judo...
Oct 04, 2017•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 27
The reports of my demise due to Hurricane Irma have been greatly exaggerated! Judo Dave Roman is back to review the Suzuki World Judo Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. I go into detail on every division winner and medalist plus I compare my predictions to the actual results. I also give my thoughts on Team USA's performance and what the next steps could possibly be. Hurricane Irma [0:00] Promotion Night [10:28] Judo World [17:00] Judo World Championships [22:10] Teddy Riner [27:06] -60kg ...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 26
A new Judo program is airing on a channel President Trump frequently calls "FAKE NEWS". This bit of news isn't fake. It's very real and I'm excited about it. I also give my thoughts on the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight. Marius Vizer gets four more years. A full outline with time stamps of the show is as follows: McGregor vs. Mayweather. [Intro] Judo World Championship Draws. [4:51] Club news. [6:25] Listener reaction. [9:04] Four more years! [19:05] Judo World on CNN! [21:43] Pri...
Aug 29, 2017•37 min•Ep. 25
Cobra Kai is in the episode title. 'Nuff said. Well, almost. I give my predictions for the Suzuki World Championships starting in twwwrrrrorooooo wrrreeaaaakkks, a review of the Cadet World Championships, two new jobs by USA Judo, and I talk a little NFL. A full outline with time stamps of the show is as follows: More on Yoko Tomoe Nage [2:08] The National Football League [10:28] Cobra Kai [14:59] USA Judo offers apology. Good on them! [19:33] Can someone tell me why the USJA and USJF exist as i...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 24
Judo Dave Roman is going to be a certified USA Judo coach after attending the clinic at the US Open in Ft. Lauderdale. Judo Dave is also embarking on an endeavor to become proficient at yoko tomoe nage. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikandsi The outline of the show is as follows: Yoko Tomoe Nage [00:30]. Kayla Harrison on Superstar Judo [09:15]. US Open Coaching Clinic and dis...
Aug 01, 2017•43 min•Ep. 22
Have a billion people watched IJF events in 2017? I have my doubts about that! Thoughts on Marius Vizer Q&A and a continuing discussion of kata. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikandsi The outline of the show is as follows: Winter is here. [4:19] A new podcast by Planet Judo. [8:29] Listener reaction and more kata discussion. [12:04] Reaction to Marius Vizer Twitter Q&A...
Jul 18, 2017•51 min•Ep. 20
Finally an episode about kata! Judo Dave dishes his thoughts on kata, what it is, whether or not it has a place in today's training environment, and kata competitions. Judo Dave also talks about a common problem at Judo tournaments that happened to one of his students at the USJA Grassroots Summer Nationals. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikandsi The outline of the show is as ...
Jul 11, 2017•55 min•Ep. 19
A professional wrestler picks a fight with the Kodokan.....and wins? Thoughts on the Cancun Grand Prix and Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikandsi The outline of the show is as follows: Thoughts on Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Conor McGregor. [3:45] New Superstar Judo trailer. [8:23] Listener Reaction. [11:44] The First World Judo Champion in...
Jun 27, 2017•58 min
Happy Father's Day to all you fathers, father figures, and sensei out there! On this episode Judo Dave discusses his thoughts on kyu ranks teaching Judo, the Marius Vizer Twitter Q&A, and the Cancun Grand Prix. Judo Dave also gives his thoughts on Wonder Woman and why the movie Logan has ruined super hero movies for him moving forward. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikands...
Jun 20, 2017•52 min•Ep. 17
Christopher Round, a sandan under Jimmy Pedro and a BJJ purple belt under Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, joins the Judo Chop Suey podcast to talk about his competitive career, his story he is publishing on Medium.com, and the challenges of being an elite athlete trying to capture that Olympic dream. After much internal debate as to whether or not I should break this interview into two parts, I have decided to release the entire interview but posting the time stamps to specific questions I asked during the ...
Jun 13, 2017•1 hr 43 min
Judo Dave is back with a new episode to talk about the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam and USA Judo News. Judo Dave impersonates two famous Hollywood stars. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is now sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikandsi The outline of the show is below: Judo Dave's failed interview with Teddy Riner. [00:37] Interview with Christopher Round announced. [05:35] Two shows on Netflix worth watching. [07:24] H...
Jun 05, 2017•48 min
Not to be confused with the WWF tag team of Rick Martel and Tom Zenk, the Can-Am Connection for this podcast is a reference to my interview with a fellow who goes by the name of Kristian. Kristian holds the rank of nikyu and he trains in Canada and the United States. He gives his thoughts on Judo in the United States and shares his experiences and opinions on Judo in the United States compared to Canada. We also have a fun conversation about the WWE. As a side note I had connectivity issues thro...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Serge Bouyssou, the Coach Director for USA Judo, joins the Judo Chop Suey podcast to talk about his club, his outreach to the youth in his community, his role in USA Judo, and what he believes USA Judo's future will look like. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is now sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/nikandsi The outline of the show is below: Study on knee injuries in Judo from JudoInside.com. [5:15] Listener reactio...
May 16, 2017•1 hr 43 min
On this very special "pump the brakes" episode of the Judo Chop Suey podcast Judo Dave clarifies some of his comments made in episode 21. Dave Roman also responds to positive comments made by Sensei Serge Bouyssou of Mayo Quanchi Judo and Wrestling regarding USA Judo and the direction the organization is trying to go. Listener reaction, news out of the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam, and more. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is now sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the ...
May 08, 2017•57 min
Kayla Harrison puts USA Judo on blast! My reaction to her comments, my impresssion of the Steve Scott interview, my thoughts on the European Championships, and my favorite segment of the Judo Chop Suey podcast: Listener Reaction! I also go over news surrounding the All Japan Judo Championships and the IJF has a new location for the Junior World Championships. The Judo Chop Suey podcast is now sponsored by The Nik and Si show. The Nik and Si show can be watched at the following link: https://www....
May 01, 2017•57 min
Sensei Steve Scott, the founder of Freestyle Judo and Head Sensei at Welcome Mat Judo Club, joins the Judo Chop Suey podcast to discuss Freestyle Judo. We talk about how he started Judo, his extensive experience in Judo, why he created Freestyle Judo, and how Freestyle Judo tournaments are officiated. An outline of the show is below: Judo Dave gives an update on his Judo club. [6:26] Listener reaction. [11:08] Interview with Steve Scott. [24:21] Awesome JCVD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Apr 25, 2017•2 hr 2 min
Judo Dave Roman talks about the Antalya Grand Prix and Judo Joe's promotion to shodan. Dave Roman also recommends a show on Netflix you should watch and a show you should avoid. The outline of the episode is below. Judo Joe gets promoted to shodan! [00:48] Unfortunate news for my Judo club. [06:55] A song is stuck in my head. [12:47] Two shows on Netflix that Judo Dave is watching. [14:13] Reminder of upcoming interview with Sensei Steve Scott. Send in your questions! [17:44] Thoughts on Antalya...
Apr 17, 2017•43 min
Judo Joe joins the Judo Chop Suey podcast as a guest co-host to discuss his thoughts on our coach, the preceived rivalry between BJJ and Judo, the Jimmy Pedro AMA on Reddit, and the Tbilisi Grand Prix. Also, Judo Dave Roman also gives his thoughts on WrestleMania after attending it in person. The show outline is below: In Memoriam: David Middendorf [10:48] Listener Reaction and Special Announcement [34:05] Discussions on Freestyle Judo and Retaining Adults The only thing about BJJ that annoys Ju...
Apr 10, 2017•2 hr 34 min
The Head Instructor of Oakland Judo joins the Judo Chop Suey podcast to talk about his decision to start his own Judo club, how that dream came to fruition, the challenges involved of getting a program off the ground, and his thoughts on the leg grab ban in Judo! Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBw3HuG7H5xr1ACr38S_njA Opening Music: Blade by Kynetic Podcast is also available on iTunes, Google...
Apr 03, 2017•54 min
Marius Vizer Q&A on Twitter, opinions on the IJF trying to hold a Judo tournament in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and the water bottle has finally arrived! Plus, the Judo Chop Suey podcast received its first listener voicemail! The show outline is below: Great experience visiting United Judo of Tampa. [00:37] Hans van Essen delivers! [04:11] First voicemail of the JCS podcast. [09:18] Thoughts on Marius Vizer Twitter Q&A. [17:15] Judo in Japan losing popularity? [24:10] The...
Mar 27, 2017•42 min
Reaction to Travis Stevens' AMA on Reddit, Japan changes its sexist policy toward women, and thoughts on the Baku Grand Slam which include a breakdown of ippon statistics and some notable matches. Dave Roman also talks about the road to WrestlMania and why Roman Reigns is his guy. The show outline is below: Special announcement for an upcoming episode of the JCS podcast. [01:41] The Road to WrestleMania. [04:21] Listener e-mail reaction and thoughts on using uchi komi bands. [08:54] Listener e-m...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 5 min
The first product review of the Judo Chop Suey podcast is conducted. You will hear all about the good, the bad, and the ugly concerning Superstar Judo. Plus, Dave Roman gives his thoughts on Logan starring Hugh Jackman. The show outline with time stamps is below: Spoiler free Logan movie review. [00:30] Can you identify the background music during review? I'm going to WrestleMania! What does that mean for you, the listener? [04:49] A dog has a water bottle that rightfully belongs to me! [08:48] ...
Mar 13, 2017•50 min
Dave Roman talks about kyu ranks and where he feels a student's skills should be at certain ranks. Listener reaction to the last podcast which includes a dissenting response. Dave Roman also talks about his thoughts on the Dusseldorf Grand Prix. The show outline with time stamps is below: New sponsor for the Judo Chop Suey podcast! (1:10) Listener response from last podcast. (4:42) My opinion on what kyu ranks should be able to demonstrate and how certain ranks may compare to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Dave Roman conducts his very first interview on the Judo Chop Suey podcast. On the show is the the Redditor known as Bozo78. He's the gentleman from Australia whose story was talked about on Episode 11. Bozo78 comes on this program to discuss his history in Judo, his current injury, and how this injury closes the door to being promoted to shodan through the Judo Federation on Australia. My guest also talks about how many Judo students who are 30 years old and older may be in for a shock when the...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 30 min
