On episode 76 of Tatami Talk. We open up with an update on the separation of USA Judo, USJA and USJF agreement. With one tournament going forward as a USA Judo tournament but inviting USJA and USJF members to participate. Upon signing a participation release. Then go on to a hot button topic of a move practiced in BJJ and is it dangerous. The moving question is the Leo Vieira back take. Some of you may or may not know about the situation that happened. We are not here to discuss the situation th...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 76
To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of our podcast, USA Judo, USJF and USJA decided to end the American judo alliance agreement. We talk about how things have gone and what we have done the past 3 years with this Judo podcast. Not missing a single episode the past 3 years and putting out fun content for our fans every two weeks. What an interesting ride it's been the past 3 years to episode 75. As we hope to produce even more content for many more years. We then go into talking about one of the fir...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 75
In episode 74 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about the UFC 285 fight between Tabatha Ricci and Jessica Penne. With Tabatha Ricci using her underrated Judo skills to get the win over the BJJ black belt Jessica Penne. We then go into talking about the One Championship grappling match at One Fight Night 7. Between Danielle Kelly a BJJ black belt and Ayaka "Zombie" Miura a Judo black belt. We give our opinions on the match. As well as the One Championship grappling rules. What we thou...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min
In episode 73 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We start off first talking about the biting incident that happened at the Paris Grand Slam. In the first round of the -52 kg category. A Kazakhstani judo player bit a Belgium judo player on the calf well trying to escape an armbar. We then go into the -57kg finals in Tel Aviv. With an all Canadian final. Where Klimkait finally beat Deguchi with a throw. But with it not being without some controversy in the end. We finish up talking about the Cl...
Feb 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 73
In episode 72 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. In this episode of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We start off talking about the new year IJF tournament circuit starting. With Portugal holding the first tournament of the year. And the Paris Grand Slam happened this past weekend. We then go to an interesting court case of ONE Championship getting sued by The Boxing Association of Thailand. For putting on matches using the Muay Thai name but not following Thailand's Muay Thai rules and reg...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
In episode 71 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We give a big congratulations to our head instructor at Hollywood Judo Dojo. Sensei Philippe Morotti on receiving his 6th Dan (red and white belt) from the USJA. We also talk about Street Fighter putting in their first true Judo character in the upcoming Street fighter 6. And give our takes on Judo characters in fighting games. After that we answer a viewer's question about kosen Judo and kosen Judo tournaments. Our main topic is something diff...
Jan 27, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 71
In episode 70 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about Anthony's first BJJ tournament experience back in December. We also discuss our thoughts and how we approach to setting goals. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Googl...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min
In episode 69 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. For the last episode for the year of 2022 we are doing a Judo trivia Episode featuring special guests Dave Roman from the Judo Chop Suey Podcast and a novice member from Hollywood Judo Scotty Ryerson. We also talk about our individual thoughts on the past year and our plans and goals for next year. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Dave: @lavidajudoka Scotty: @scotty.r...
Dec 30, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 69
In episode 68 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We open up congratulating two of our past guests Rossy Rascal and Liana Mutia. On the most recent achievements. Rossy won the PCW UK Cruiserweight Championship and Liana on winning the IBSA Pan American Championships. As well as her taking Bronze at the IBSA Judo Worlds. We then give our thoughts on the Tokyo Grand Slam. With the dominance of the Japanese Judo team at the tournament. As it is the holiday season and people are traveling to see f...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 68
In Episode 67 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the upcoming announced anime Mou Ippon! (Ippon Again!) and some of our other favorite Judo media. We also discuss the results of the latest PFL MMA fight which has two Judoka's participating. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatam...
Dec 02, 2022•57 min•Ep. 67
In this Tatami Talk Special Edition Episode with Juan and Anthony. We talk with Eduardo Medrano about the Blind Judo clinic they are holding in association with IBSA, Sports and Recreation for the Blind , U.S. Association of Blind Athletes and Hollywood PAL (Police Athletic League). The clinic will be held at 6411 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 on December 3rd 2022 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM No judo experience required, volunteers and everyone who is interested in participating or being involv...
Nov 26, 2022•41 min•Ep. 66
In Episode 66 of Tatami Talk, In Episode 66 of Tatami Talk, we open up with the IJF moving now doing a game on Roblox. To try and get a younger audience into Judo through video games. We then go to the announcement of USA Judo partnering up with Nikes APS (Athletic Performance Solutions). To sponsor the USA Judo Senior, Junior, Cadet and Paralympic teams. They will provide uniforms and athletic apparel for the US national teams. Similar to what they are doing right now with USA Wrestling. Then w...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 66
In Episode 65 of Tatami Talk, we start off talk about the last three dojo scrimmage we had with Sawtelle and Goltz Judo. We ended up having some technical difficulties with the live stream. We explain what happened and what our plans are for the future so it doesn't happen again. Then we go into the IJF getting into the online game Minecraft. This past world championships the IJF reopened their Minecraft server for people to play "Mysteries of the Kodokan" again. What is the game about and how d...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 65
In Episode 64 of Tatami Talk, Anthony gives an update on his experience purchasing an IJF NFT. That was his experience with it so far. His experience opening and activating it with all the futures. We then go into how the IJF moved the live stream and replay broadcast of the world championships from YouTube. To the IJF website only. To watch the world championships you had to create an account on the IJF site. Then after two days of the world championships. The rest of the tournament was put beh...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 64
In Episode 63 of Tatami Talk, we discuss alternate judo rule sets. Modification to IJF rules for local tournaments to keep kids, veterans and novice adults safe. We also talk briefly about Freestyle Judo's rule set. - Intro / updates, upcoming Tashkent Judo World Championships 2022 [0:00] - Fujimat Princess Caribbean Cruise [15:44] - Nevada State Kosen Judo Championship [32:01] - Banning chokes and arm bars for kids [48:18] - Banning arm bars for adult novices [53:50] - Banning koshi guruma / dr...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 63
In Episode 62 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the Nanka Fall Tournament and the alternate scoring rule set used for kids, and some unsportsmanlike conduct that has occurred at the tournament. - Intro / news and updates [0:00] - Munkhbat's first amateur match in MMA [09:31] - Sumo primetime [18:41] - Nevada Kosen Judo tournament / Submission grappling tournament [22:35] - Nanka Fall Tournament 2022 alternate Judo rules for kids [15:40] - Unsportsmanlike conduct [43:27] -----------------------------...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 62
In Episode 61 of Tatami Talk, we start off talking about our friend at 510 Judo and their beach Judo/Wrestling event being held at Alameda Beach in the SF Bay Area on September Sunday the 11th. An open grappling event focuses on takedowns with no pins or submissions. No winners no losers just a bunch of grapplers coming together to have a fun time on the beach. We then go on to talk about Anthony's experience at Darcel Yandzi's 3 day training camp. Held in Baldwin Park over the Labor Day weekend...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 61
In Episode 60 of Tatami Talk, We open up talking about a local team tournament Anthony went to the day of the podcast and competed it. How he did in his first competition since his knee surgery and how the competition was run. Then we go into the passing but Hollywood Judo Dojo member Judo Gene LeBell. A brief look into his history at Hollywood Judo. Memories stories of him from Juan's encounters with him in and out of the dojo. Then we finish up talking about the new IJF NFT's. We try to explai...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 60
In Episode 59 of Tatami Talk, We talk with former USA Judo national team member Ajax Tadehara. We talk with him about growing up in Judo. His adventure of getting to and being on the US national team and competing internationally. As well as talking about life after international competition retirement. How it has been building his dojo. Schnauzer Judo from the ground up. And what his plans and goals are for the future. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com F...
Aug 14, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 59
In Episode 58 of Tatami Talk, We review the California State Games for Judo and we discuss our thoughts on Judogi types, enforcement rules, and frustration traveling with judogis. What type of judogis should you buy for competition? Do you need more than one judogi? Make sure to check our past short videos on Judogis if you haven't seen them. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows I...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 58
In Episode 57 of Tatami Talk, We discuss all things Kata! Our own experiences and thoughts on it's utility and limitations. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 57
In Episode 56 of Tatami Talk, Anthony talks about his Judo and BJJ vacation where he traveled to Portland and Seattle to visit different dojos and clubs, his experiences, thoughts and what he has learned. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple i...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 56
In Episode 55 of Tatami Talk, we have the pleasure of interviewing British Judo player and pro wrestler Rossy Rascal. We talked to him about his Judo career and pro wrestling career. How he made the jump from judo player to pro wrestler. As well as balancing his pro wrestling career and being owner and had instructor of Kaidokan Judo Academy in Blackpool England. We open this week's episode congratulating Anthony on receiving his fourth stripe on his white belt in BJJ. Talking about his newaza j...
Jun 17, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 55
In Episode 54 of Tatami Talk, Anthony talks about his plans to compete in his first BJJ tournament. We discuss the 2022 USA Nationals and Golden State Open. We also share our opinions and thoughts on how many Judo and martial arts clubs do their warmups and what we think could be improved and what should be kept. *Correction: Anthony mentioned training 2 days a week few times when he meant 2 times a day ------------------------------------------- - Intro / Anthony's plan to compete in BJJ [0:00]...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 54
In Episode 53 of Tatami Talk, We open up talking about our home dojo. Hollywood Judo Dojo celebrating our 90th anniversary. On the day of recording. How incredible and rare it is for a dojo to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Then we going to the news that the British Judo federation is following the new IJF rule of not allowing chokes for people over 60 years old in tournament competition. We then talk about the Anthony's experience with exploring a video he found about "Defensive BJJ" after try...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 53
In Episode 52 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the three dojo scrimmage tournament we had with Sawtelle, Goltz and Hollywood at our Dojo last Sunday. We then went into the Judo news. With the European Judo Union saying they are not going to strictly enforce the new Judo Gi sizes for now. Then we talked about the All Japan Open Weight Tournament that just happened. We finished up with what going light really means at practice. What going light should look like. And how some people use saying let's g...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 52
In Episode 51 of Tatami Talk, we answer a few listener questions and comments. What are our thoughts on dojo/club back patches? How can we encourage our students to start their own clubs and promote brown belts to black belts? Then we talk about the eternal question. What other grappling style should I do to supplement my Judo? BJJ or Wrestling? We also talk about some upcoming events and projects. We are working on for the show. ------------------------------------------- - Intro / Tax deadline...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 51
In Episode 50 of Tatami Talk, It's our 2nd anniversary episode. We talk about the Antalya Grand Slam, All Japan Judo Championships by Weight Category, and our thoughts on this past year and plans for the future for the podcast. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk...
Apr 09, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 50
In Episode 49 of Tatami Talk, we open up by talking about the first Judo tournament held in Southern California since the pandemic started. How big the tournament was, how it was run and how long it took. We are then going to talk about how Japan has gotten rid of their elementary School National tournament for Judo and has plans to replace it with something else, to help protect young players from over training and cutting weight. As well as severe pressure from parents and coaches' expectation...
Mar 26, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 49
In Episode 48 of Tatami Talk, We conducted three interviews after the three club scrimmage tournament we had with Hollywood Judo Dojo, Goltz Judo Club and Sawtelle Judo Dojo. We talked with the head instructor of Hollywood Judo Dojo Philippe Morotti about the three club scrimmage and how he came up with the idea of having a small three Club tournament. As well as talking with the head of Goltz Judo Gary Goltz. We also talked with one of the head instructors of Sawtelle Judo Dojo Jerry Hazemoto. ...
Mar 11, 2022•40 min•Ep. 48
