On episode 134 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the Judo movie Tatami that just premiered in Los Angeles. We interview Hollywood Judo's head instructor Philippe Morotti about his role in coaching the lead actress for the movie. We also give our brief first impression of the 2025 World Championships, and talk about Aaron Wolf's announcement on joining New Japan Pro Wrestling. Tatami Movie: https://www.tatamimovie.com/ 0:00 Intro / Tatami Movie 42:35 2025 World Championships 47:14 Aaron Wolf joining ...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 134
On episode 133 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Kayla Harrison becoming the UFC Champion. We answer a listener question and we discuss how we sometimes need to be more selfish in training. 0:00 Intro / Kayla Harrison is UFC Champion 12:33 Responding to listener question 40:54 Being more selfish ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instag...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 133
On episode 132 of Tatami Talk, we have two very special guests. We welcome back friend of the channel Dave from the “Judo Chop Suey” podcast and a first time guest DrSeoiNage (Aaron) who has been known for posting his IJF Judo statistics on the Judo subreddit. We discuss what we think of the new rules so far and talk about the statistics Aaron has gathered before and after the rule changes. Aaron's Substack: https://drseoinage.substack.com/ Aaron's Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/user/DrSeoiNage ...
May 30, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 132
On episode 131 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on the All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup. 0:00 Intro / GSO 2025 25:11 All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: ...
May 16, 2025•44 min•Ep. 131
On episode 130 of Tatami Talk, we discuss how we would change newaza training. 0:00 Intro / Updates 30:35 How we would change judo newaza training 42:10 IJF Judo newaza 1:05:54 Non IJF Judo newaza ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/ Intro + Outro by ...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 23 min
On episode 129 of Tatami Talk, we discuss other fun (and maybe not so great) ways to divide up your classes in your Judo club. Juan makes his case for "Casual Judo" and Anthony makes his case for a risk based model. 0:00 Intro / Alternative Ways to divide classes 21:22 How Juan would structure the classes 24:51 Anthony's risk based classes 34:27 How Anthony would divide up a youth program 45:30 Nogi judo and judo for MMA ------------------------------------------- Things mentioned in this episod...
Apr 18, 2025•55 min•Ep. 129
On episode 128 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Dojo culture and how most people don't actually consciously think about it or actively try to mold or contribute to their dojos culture. 0:00 Intro / Hollywood, Sawtelle, Goltz scrimmage 07:05 Dojo Culture 21:13 Diversity and socio-economics 27:51 Anthony' and Juan's experiences with other martial arts cultures 34:11 Lead generation 41:11 Safety Culture ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: ...
Apr 04, 2025•48 min•Ep. 128
On episode 127 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our controversial opinions on seminars and purchasing instructionals. 0:00 Intro / Updates 15:45 Seminars 30:37 Video recording / retaining the knowledge 32:56 Positive experiences with seminars, setting expectations 51:58 Buying Instructionals 01:02:55 Watching what you want to see versus what you need to see. 01:09:11 Long term visits to dojos and paying for privates ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us o...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 127
On episode 126 of Tatami Talk, Juan tells us about his trip to Japan, and we finally give our thoughts on HanpanTV's video "The Lies Behind Judo Basics" and all the online discourse surrounding it. 0:00 Juan's back, his trip in Japan 14:36 hanpanTV and their uchimata video 26:10 why we think people are upset 31:06 California Chainsaw massacre 34:15 prescribing beginners the most "optimized" throws for their body type, other hanpanTV videos 37:48 Anthony's disappointment on where and how the disc...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 126
On episode 125 of Tatami Talk, we talk about how the new rules have affected Paris and Baku Grand Slam. We also reflect on Maruyama's retirement.0:00 Intro / Juan in Tokyo / Anthony injured again17:05 Listener comment on nomad wrestling episode25:26 Maruyama is retiring29:28 Baku and Paris Grandslam, Yuko40:35 Newaza------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan An...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 125
On episode 124 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on kids class and our own kids program. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/ma...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 124
On episode 123 of Tatami Talk, we discuss Robert Eriksson leaving his position as the USA Judo National Resident Team Head Coach. We also talk about USA Judo replacing Keith Bryant with Corinne Shigemoto as CEO. 0:00 - Intro / Los Angeles Fires 11:00 - Robert Eriksson leaving USA Judo 35:18 - Corinne Shigemoto as new USA Judo CEO 45:32 - Substack feedback ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: ...
Jan 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 123
On episode 122 of Tatami Talk, we open up talking about fan reaction from our last episode about the new IJF rules. During the holidays Anthony sent Juan a video of a new grappling promotion in Kazakhstan called “Nomad grappling”. After watching this new promotion. We decided it would be fun to come up with our own grappling federation “Tatami Talk Grappling” and discuss. How we would run it and what rules we would apply to our own event. Nomad Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2vKexCY...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 122
On episode 121 of Tatami Talk, we welcome a returning guest Dave Roman from the Judo Chop Suey podcast. We talk about how our year went and dive straight into breaking down all the rule changes and how they were presented at the Istanbul IJF Referee Seminar. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Leg grab discussion 13:00 Dave's year in Judo and getting promoted to BJJ purple belt 38:35 Juans year of Judo 41:23 Anthonys year of Judo, unsafe series and how people don't take head...
Dec 27, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 121
We discuss the preliminary IJF rules that were announced today.
Dec 14, 2024•27 min
On episode 120 of Tatami Talk, we recap our experiences at the 2024 Winter Nationals. We also celebrate the YouTube channel hitting 1000 subscribers. We recap the unsafe series video and what's coming next. Link to the substack post mentioned in this episode https://tatamitalk.substack.com/p/internal-vs-external-focus-of-attention ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Winter national recap 20:10 Hitting 1000 subscribers, recapping the unsafe series short videos 34:30 Substack ...
Dec 13, 2024•46 min•Ep. 120
On episode 119 of Tatami Talk, we talk to members of Hollywood Judo that competed and coached at the Veterans World Championships in Las Vegas. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce...
Nov 29, 2024•53 min•Ep. 119
On episode 118 of Tatami Talk, Anthony reviews the Dutch Olympic Strength and Conditioning program after testing it for over 6 months. The program was discussed with James Lacey from sweet science of fighting podcast back in Episode 102. ------------------------------------------- Links discussed in this episode Episode 102 interview with James Delacey: https://youtu.be/2ak1CaU0Aiw Sign up for winter nationals: https://usajudo.smoothcomp.com/en/event/17873 SSOF Cas De Wit Interview 1: https://ww...
Nov 15, 2024•54 min•Ep. 118
On episode 117 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the Judo news sweeping the world. With the Japanese Judo Federation allowing leg grabbing the All Japan Championships, and the rumor of the IJF possibly bringing back leg grabs. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instag...
Nov 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 117
On episode 116 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Rikard Almlöf, a 5th dan Judo instructor from Spif Judo (Stockholm Police Judo club) out of Stockholm Sweden. Rikard is a firefighter by trade and we talk to him about the Adult Beginners Judo Program he created that has been adopted by the Swedish Judo Federation. Check out Rikard's Youtube channel: @rikardalmlof You can also contact him via email: rikard.almlof.spifjudoATgmailDOTcom ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Updates 04:06...
Oct 18, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 116
On episode 115 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the growth in popularity of no gi judo and Juan's no gi judo seminar. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / News and Updates 15:35 No Gi Judo getting more popular, Juan's no gi judo seminars 56:10 How would no gi judo tournaments work? ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 115
On episode 114 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Matthew Parker who is currently Running for USA Judo's At-Large Director board position. Matthew is a former USA national team member and the current Chair of the USA Judo Athlete Advisory Committee. We talk about issues with USA Judo, what can be done and why these board positions and elections matter for even the average recreational Judoka. Follow Matthew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcrayusa/ Matthews Email: matthew.cray.parkerATgmai...
Sep 20, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 114
On episode 113 of Tatami Talk, we revisit the topic of starting Judo at an older age from episode 34. With the growth of our dojo we have more diverse beginners starting Judo, we talk about whether our thoughts have changed and lessons learned ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro, Responding to comments and feedback from last episode on ecological approach to Judo 06:35 Paris Paralympics / Cadet World Championships 09:28 Short Videos / Not playing the YouTube algorithm game 17:...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 113
On episode 112 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Chris Round about his approach to Judo Pedagogy and the ecological approach to judo. We talk about our separate experiences at the California State Games and Bay Area Judo championships. We also talk about our thoughts on peacocks coverage of Judo in the U.S. Follow Chris on Instagram: @chris__circle Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs): https://www.martialartsforsocialgood.org ------------------------------------------- 0...
Aug 23, 2024•3 hr 24 min•Ep. 112
On episode 111 of Tatami Talk, we are joined by the head of Hollywood Judo dojo, former member of the Swedish national team and 6th Dan in Judo sensei Philippe Morotti. Sensei Philippe is on this episode of Tatami Talk to give his expert opinion on the recent 2024 Paris Olympics Judo tournament. We talk about some of the controversies, favorite matches, and our expectations and thoughts of the rules. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagra...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 111
This is a breakdown of the 2024 Paris Olympic match between Nagase and Grigalashvili with Philippe Morotti requested by some people on reddit. Due to copyright reasons, there is no footage of the match and we have simply included a timestamp of the match clock on YouTube if you would like to watch along. Philippe Morotti is the head instructor at Hollywood Judo. He was a former member of the Swedish National team and was Swedish and Scandinavian Champion.
Aug 08, 2024•10 min
On episode 110 of Tatami Talk, we open up discussing the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Where at time of episode release will be the opening ceremonies day. Giving our thoughts on the upcoming Judo tournament and how we plan to watch it. We discuss how hopefully this year Peacock actually has all the Judo events as advertised. We then discussed preparing for a Judo competition. What you should be doing to get ready for an upcoming tournament. Whether it's a small local one or one of the larger...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 110
On episode 109 of Tatami Talk, We review some listener feedback on the last couple of episodes. We then go into some international Judo new with 14 days till the Paris Olympics and our thoughts on the upcoming 2024 World Veterans Judo Championships happening in Las Vegas, USA. There has been some criticisms about the cost and mandatory stay at the tournament sponsored hotel. Our main topic of the episode is about whether it's possible to bridge the gap between competitive and recreational Judo i...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 109
On episode 108 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back former guest and friend of the show, former US national team member and international competitor Ajax Tadehara. We catch up with him since the last time he was on a show back in episode 59. We talk about the closure of his dojo, how his life is going and what his future plans are. 0:00 - Intro 5:42 - Catching up with Ajax 16:56 - What happened with the dojo since the last interview 37:30 - being territorial, drama and cut throat business culture 52:...
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 108
On episode 107 of Tatami Talk, we open up with a short review of the 2024 Judo World Championships. We then go on to congratulate all six members of Team USA Judo that qualified for the Olympics and Paralympic this summer. We finished off the episode talking about Juan's experience coaching this year at the 2024 USA Judo National Championships here in Southern California. We give our thoughts on how the tournament was run and organized. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatam...
Jun 14, 2024•57 min•Ep. 107
