Judo Dave rings in the New Year with a new episode where femininity in Judo is discussed. The idea for this topic came from an interesting blog post written on The Gentle Tempest blog. The article can be read here: https://roseyhorse12.wixsite.com/mysite/post/the-gentle-tempest-femininity-in-martial-arts. An outline of the show topics can be found below: Three year anniversary. [06:29] Amazon Prime for content creators. Anyone can do it! [10:23] Russia banned from the Olympics for doping. [15:45...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 64
Neil and Niki Adams’ recent comments on their podcast shows the great divide between the IJF and traditional Judo enthusiasts. Judo Dave has thoughts on that, leg grabs in Judo, parting thoughts on JudoCon 2019, and an update on Saeid Mollaei’s refugee status. You will not need to listen to Neil Adams’ podcast first before this episode but I highly encourage everyone to support Neil’s work and his podcast. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidaju...
Nov 19, 2019•47 min•Ep. 63
USA Judo starts a "Homegrown" program in Los Angeles and in response, Hayward Nishioka excoriates USA Judo in a white paper published on Nanka Judo's web site. Is he right? I offer my thoughts on the story. Plus, JudoCon is around the corner! The story on USA Judo's new "Homegrown" program: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Features/2019/October/14/Pilot-Program-Begins-in-LA The white paper written by Hayward Nishioka can be read here: https://www.nankajudo.com/wp-content/uploads/191019-Hayward-W...
Oct 30, 2019•47 min•Ep. 62
Judo Joe joins the show to discuss BJJ, training as a middle aged student, the process of learning and improving, and why there is a high attrition rate at blue belt for BJJ. Judo Dave breaks down the misconceptions and bad arguments commonly hurled against BJJ. Promotion night at the club. [02:19] In Memoriam: Edwin Maley. [18:39] Judo Joe Returns. [20:50] BJJ Blue Belt and what does the process look like for the next promotion. [22:57] Attrition issue in BJJ. [36:50] Picking and choosing train...
Oct 06, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 61
My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, coaches, teammates, and fans of Judo Jack Hatton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2019•17 min•Ep. 60
Thoughts on the World Judo Championships, Marius Vizer Q&A, and discussion on the biggest story coming out of the World Judo Championships. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link: http://bit.ly/...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 59
The World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan start on August 25th and Judo Dave provides news and opinions leading up to Judo's largest annual event. New partnership between Reuters and the IJF. [01:19] Athletes switching nations ahead of World Judo Championships. [04:22] Teddy Riner will not be at the World Judo Championships. [11:20] South Korea will be missing two of its star competitors. [14:11] Marius Vizer will have two Twitter Q&A sessions. [16:26] Listener Reaction. [18:03] I'm going...
Aug 19, 2019•42 min•Ep. 58
Teddy Riner made his return to the IJF World Tour with an impressive performance at the inagural Montreal Grand Prix. Updated news regarding the issue between Israel, Iran, and the International Judo Federation. The President of the IJF Marius Vizer holds another Twitter Q&A to answer your questions about leg grabs (among other things). A preview of the Zagreb Grand Prix and lastly, the world of Judo suffered a tremendous and shocking loss. The return of Teddy Riner [08:14]. Thoughts on the ...
Jul 23, 2019•59 min•Ep. 57
A smorgasbord of topics are covered in the latest episode of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast ranging from IJF news, listener reaction, a rant against BJJ propaganda with a certain Hollywood actor, kata champions, beginner advice for older adults, and so much more! Judo Dave teaches an adult class. [1:07] News on Teddy Riner. [6:28] Grand Prix event slated for later this year cancelled. [9:48] Listener Reaction which covers Kata Champions, women and Judo, advice for adult beginners. [12:56] Hollywood ...
Jul 03, 2019•56 min•Ep. 56
Sensei Jonah Ewell of 510 Judo & Wrestling (formerly Oakland Judo) returns to the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to talk about the growth of his business, lessons learned, and everything that has changed since his last appearance on the podcast. Visit https://510judo.com/ if you would like to learn more about doing Judo under the guidance of Sensei Jonah Ewell. 510 Judo & Wrestling 1029 Macarthur BoulevardSan Leandro, California 94577510-560-JUDO Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, P...
Jun 18, 2019•57 min•Ep. 55
Jesse Grinstead joins the podcast to talk about the USJA's debut of a Kosen Judo division at the Yoichiro Matsumura Championship held in Cape Coral, FL. Judo Dave discusses some of the highlights of the Jimmy Pedro interview conducted on the Whistlekick Martial Arts podcast. Results of the USA Judo Senior National Championships and the Hohhot Grand Prix are covered as well. Finally, Judo Dave talks about the return of Guram Tushishvili and why he was suspended. USA Judo Senior Nationals Results ...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 54
First day adult beginners should never be paired with other adult beginners! Judo Dave goes to great lengths to explain why allowing this in your club is a negligent practice! Judo Dave also talks about how the President of the International Judo Federation is accomplishing things on the diplomatic front that are downright heroic. Pop Culture Stuff. [2:51] Judo Dave was a guest on another podcast! [8:13] Iran vs. Israel. [12:19] Brasil gets a Grand Slam! [22:32] Adult beginners don't matter in J...
May 20, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 53
Steve Scott returns to discuss his latest book called "The Judo Advantage: Controlling Movement With Modern Kinesiology." Judo Dave also discusses his thoughts on Fight2Win - Judo after watching a recent match incorporating their unique rule set. There was also great listener reaction from the James Wall interview that is also discussed. Thoughts on Fight2Win - Judo [7:40] Listener reaction from James Wall interview [19:24] Steve Scott interview [28:05] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twi...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 52
James Wall, Head Sensei at Wall to Wall Martial Arts and professional Judo Instructor, joins the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to discuss how he grew his Judo club into one of the largest clubs in the United States. This will be the first episode that I do not provide an outline of the show because every second with James is worth listening to. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 51
The Paris Grand Slam was a tremendous event where we saw lots of great action, lots of intriguing stories, and Judo Dave is going to break down some of the matches and give his thoughts on one of the biggest IJF World Tour events of the year. The President of the International Judo Federation held his first Twitter Q&A of the year and it was one of the more interesting ones in recent memory. Fantasy Judo [04:39] Promotion News Across The Judo World [08:18] Weight Division News For Juniors An...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 50
Happy New Year to all of you! An exciting episode of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast is in store for you where I bring back my friend and training partner Judo Joe to talk about Judo, BJJ, and all things grappling. I start off the episode talking about a new Judo competition format put out by Fight2Win Promotions! The outline of the show is as follows: Fight2Win is now offering Judo competitions, with a twist [02:42]. Judo Joe joins the podcast [13:08]. Discussion on promoting first crop of students ...
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 49
Yuletide Greetings to you all near and far on this special holiday edition of the podcast. On this episode Judo Dave talks about a very special promotion, thoughts on learning Nage No Kata, and initial impressions from Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete Guide To Kodokan Randori No Kata by Tadao Otaki and Donn Draeger. Open mat randori fun [1:10] Very Special Promotion [4:04] Nage No Kata [16:12] Thoughts on Judo Formal Techniques [26:50] How you can support the podcast [35:08] Show Email: judoch...
Dec 09, 2018•41 min•Ep. 48
Judo Dave Roman is back to give his thoughts on JudoCon, which was a convention for Judo coaches and enthusiasts hosted by AAU Judo and the Judo Black Belt Association. A family feud was brewing ahead of the USA Judo elections between Big Jim Pedro and USA Judo members. Plus, Judo Dave discusses some of the big stories coming out of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. Also, an update on how CBD is helping as a training supplement. The outline of the episode is as follows: Thoughts on JudoCon [02:28] Liste...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 47
Judo Dave is back to talk about all the excitement and great stories coming out of the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Other topics on this podcast include JudoCon: The Greatest Judo Convention In The History Of Judo, becoming a BJJ student, and cannabidiol as a training supplement. The outline of the episode is as follows: Thoughts on World Judo Championships. [2:32] Listener Reaction. [31:54] JudoCon: The Greatest Judo Convention In The History Of Judo! [36:49] Judo Dave does BJJ...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
Tai Otoshi: The Ultimate Study is a new video series published by Neil Adams Effective Fighting. On this episode, Judo Dave does a formal review of the video series and he gives his thoughts on the content, production, and the layout of the site. Also on this episode is a review of the Marius Vizer Q&A which includes a crazy story happening with the Georgian Judo Federation. Video gaming, listener reaction, and more... Listener reaction and tips on how a middle aged beginner should approach ...
Jul 16, 2018•55 min•Ep. 45
What's it like to go to a training camp featuring Travis Stevens? If you want to find out then listen to this episode. Judo Joe joins Judo Dave to discuss the Judo Veterans Camp at Riviera Maya, teaching BJJ students Judo, a continued discussion on Yoko Wakare, and his thoughts on Kayla Harrison's MMA debut. Catching up with Joe and how he structures his Judo for BJJ classes. [2:03] Saturday class, no-gi Judo, and the benefits of light randori. [12:30] Discussion on Yoko Wakare, my new tokui waz...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 44
If there was a Mt. Rushmore of Judo greats who would you put on there? Judo Dave delves intot this topic, talks about learning Yoko Wakare from Sensei YouTube, and very special promotion by the USJF, and a historic alliance between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Grappz: Your days of taping fingers are over. [02:45] JudoCon: It's better than MegaCon. [08:00] Listener reaction. [12:41] IJF Hall of Fame. [16:33] The Mt. Rushmore of Judo. [19:13] Promotion of Ha...
Jun 13, 2018•46 min•Ep. 43
David Ellis, an IJF-B certified referee and a fixture in Florida Judo, joins the show to discuss his career as a referee. Judo Dave also discusses the results of the US Senior Nationals plus thoughts on Deadpood 2, Kayla Harrison in MMA, and Ronda Rousey's match at Money In The Bank. The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Please visit https://www.healthiq.com/judo to see if you can qu...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 42
Google Trends shows a concerning metric with regards to Judo as a search topic. Judo Dave delves into this topic and what it may mean for Judo's long term growth in certain parts of the world. Breaking news on the World Judo Championships front and a discussion on stiff arming in Judo. The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Please visit https://www.healthiq.com/judo to see if you can ...
May 09, 2018•55 min•Ep. 41
Judo Dave gave No-Gi Judo a second chance and is here to give his thoughts and opinions on his latest experience doing No-Gi Judo. Team USA has impressive results in two tournaments and Judo Dave has two very special announcements to make and one breaking news item as of 4/24/2018! The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Please visit https://www.healthiq.com/judo to see if you can qual...
Apr 24, 2018•55 min•Ep. 40
Is giving an honorary black belt to someone a good thing or a bad thing? Judo Dave delves into this topic, talks about the Tbilisi Grand Prix, and of course gives his thoughts on Ronda Rousey's performance at Wrestlemania 34. The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Please visit https://www.healthiq.com/judo to see if you can qualify for a lower rate on your life insurance policy. Cobra...
Apr 10, 2018•59 min•Ep. 39
Rey Berrones, a long time listener, joins the Judo Chop Suey podcast as a guest co-host to talk about his experiences as a middle-aged Judoka, his thoughts on the historic Alliance Agreement between the three major Judo organizations in the United States, and his thoughts on the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam. The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Please visit https://www.healthiq.com/judo ...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 38
Sensei Steve Scott joins the podcast to discuss Ronda Rousey’s induction into the International Sports Hall of Fame, her promotion to rokudan, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars’ promotion to shichidan, and Becky Scott’s promotion to shichidan. Plus, Judo Dave delves into the conspiracy on the IJF changing rules to benefit certain countries. The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Please visit https...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 37
Fédération Française de Judo (FFJudo) attempts to put their foot down on the new IJF rules. Will other organizations follow suit? A brief discussion on the history of Judan rank holders in the United States, Paris Grand Slam results, Marius Vizer Twitter Q&A, and listener reaction! The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Please visit https://www.healthiq.com/judo to see if you can ...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 36
A look back into the evolution of competitve Judo rules, the difference between how O Soto Gari is taught vs. how it's actually performed, thoughts on Ronda Rousey's appearance at the Royal Rumble. Plus, listener reaction! The Judo Chop Suey Podcast is presented by Health IQ, a life insurance agency that helps fit and active people get lower rates on their life insurance. Visit https://www.healthiq.com/judo to see if you can qualify for a lower rate on your life insurance policy. Ronda Rousey in...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 35
