Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 17 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, They discuss the Abe Vs Maruyama Judo match to decide the Japanese representative at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics at 66 kg. We also talk about the Kayla Harrison's canceled Titan FC fight. As well as the former Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii competing in this weekend's submission underground for their absolute weight championsh...
Dec 25, 2020•53 min•Ep. 17
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 16 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk a little bit more in depth about the new American Judo System by Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens. What they have put out so far on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. As well as what they are offering on their website. Then we discuss the Judo and MMA career of Kayla Harrison. Her drop-down from winning gold 2 times at 78 kg in the...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 16
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 15 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan chat with Raul Ramirez of Catch Wrestling Alliance. We talk about the history of catch wrestling, what is catch wrestling, and it's influence. Catch Wrestling vs other wrestling styles [6:56] History of Catch Wrestling and Catch Wrestling Alliance[14:35] Growing Catch Wrestling [20:13] Catch's influence on pro wrestling, Japan and S...
Nov 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 15
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 14 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk about Khabib's fight in UFC and his retirement from MMA. We talk about the Hungary Judo Grand slam and the Kodokan Cup, and the American Judo System being announced by Jimmy Pedro on his 50th birthday. Anthony recommends people to check out a romance webtoon series based on Judo. Khabib retiring [5:35] Grand Slam Hungary [17:03...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 14
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 13 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk about their experiences with competing in tournaments in the US, and what they think are things that could be done to improve the experience and help them grow. What do you guys think? Leave a comment or email us if you have any ideas on how you would improve tournaments in the US or even outside the US. Corrections to previous...
Oct 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 13
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 12 of Tatami Talk, Anthony takes the American Judo Development Model (AJDM) course and shares his thoughts with Juan. Juan and Anthony also talks about Judo in MMA. Does Judo work in MMA? Why don't we see judo in MMA? or are we just not recognizing it? Note: small correction after I went back to check, in the AJDM the polo shirt I mentioned in this episode is not a mi...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 12
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 11 of Tatami Talk, USA Judo Nationals cancelled. And the second part of a two part interview, Juan talks with Anthony and Richard about their trip to Japan to watch the 2019 World Championships, and their experience training and traveling in Japan as recreational Judokas. USA Judo Nationals cancelled [2:06] Japan trip interview part 2 [09:23] -------------------------...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 11
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 10 of Tatami Talk, the first part of a two part interview, Juan talks with Anthony and Richard about their trip to Japan to watch the 2019 World Championships, and their experience training and traveling in Japan as recreational Judokas. We ask Richard about how he discovered Judo, and his experience with grappling as a gay man. We also talk about our personal experie...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 9 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk with Swedish and Scandinavian Champion, former Swedish National team member and now head coach of Hollywood Judo Dojo. Godan Philippe Morotti Sensei. In this interview we discuss the past, present and future of international and US judo with Philippe. As well as his views on coaching judo today and for the future of the sport. -...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 8 of Tatami Talk, Juan and Anthony talk about the American Judo Development model ( https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/AJDM ) unveiled by USA Judo, USJF and USJA. We also answer some common questions and give tips for people thinking about starting judo. This episode was recorded on 7/24/2020. Listeners Email and feedback [2:20] American Judo Development Model [8:25] An...
Jul 26, 2020•55 min•Ep. 8
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 7 of Tatami Talk, Juan and Anthony interviews Quoc (Johnny) Ngo who competed in the 2019 IJF Judo World Championships for Vietnam as a Yonkyu. This episode was recorded on 7/10/2020 Getting into Judo [1:15] Opportunity to fight in world championships [4:08] Preparing for the tournament [13:18] Most memorable experience [25:47] Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us ...
Jul 11, 2020•38 min•Ep. 7
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 6 of Tatami Talk, Juan and Anthony talk about the alternate rule sets of judo in the U.S. outside of IJF judo. Kosen Judo, Freestyle Judo and F2W judo. This episode was recorded on 6/26/2020 USJA's Kosen Judo [2:47] Freestyle Judo [18:27] F2W Judo [29:48] Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan/ Anthony: https...
Jun 27, 2020•50 min•Ep. 6
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 5 of Tatami Talk, Juan and Anthony talk about learning judo through watching videos online. What to look out for, what are some red flags and how to get the most out of it. They also briefly talk about what kind of content they'd like to see more of. This episode was recorded on 6/12/2020 Having the basics to understand videos [1:45] Importance of identifying mistakes...
Jun 13, 2020•47 min•Ep. 5
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 4 of Tatami Talk, Juan and Anthony discuss the new ideas set forth by Travis Stevens on USA Judo and the growth of Judo in the United States. This episode was recorded on 5/29/2020 Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan/ Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows/...
May 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 4
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 3 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan share their opinions on why Judo in the US is not as popular, and what they think can be done about it. They also share their disagreements on how leg grabs should be preserved. Recorded on May 15th 2020 Current problems with judo for adults [3:10] Discussion on Marketing judo to adults [20:35] Leg grabs discussion [30:10] Email us: ...
May 19, 2020•48 min•Ep. 3
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 2 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan introduce themselves to their audience, talking about their background in judo. Why they stuck with Judo and what they like about Judo. As well as about the global pandemic and things you can do to train in Judo on your own at this time. This episode was recorded over Zoom ,there's some audio quality issues since I accidentally recor...
May 04, 2020•41 min•Ep. 2
First episode of the podcast, testing out equipment and learning how to edit properly. Anthony and Juan talk about the corona virus, and what they think a black belt means. This episode was Recorded on March 23rd 2020.
Apr 16, 2020•35 min•Ep. 1
