On episode 106 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Rossy Rascal of Kaidokan Judo Academy and Rascals Pro Wrestling Academy in Blackpool, UK. It has been two long years since we last chatted with him and we sit down to talk with him about the growth of both his Judo and Pro wrestling academy. Rossy Rascal's instagram: @rossy_rascal Rascals prowrestling Academy: @rascals_prowrestling_blackpool Kaidokan Judo Academy: @kaidokan_judo_academy ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamital...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 106
On episode 105 of Tatami Talk, we chat with Robert Eriksson, Head coach for the US National Resident Training Center. We discuss his plans for team USA, his tour around the country, coaching, and what we could do going forward to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 Robert Eriksson's Instagram: @robert_eriksson_ Robert Eriksson's Email: robert.eriksson@usajudo.us 0:00 - Intro / Juans Vacation 02:35 - World Championship on an Olympic year (again?) 04:53 - Interview with Robert Eriksson 12...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 105
On episode 104 of Tatami Talk, we discussing the Olympics coming up in less than 100 days. Then go on to talk about the USA Judo Nationals giving prize/sponsorship money this year. Up to $1500 for first place. We reflect on how has our teaching evolved and changed throughout the years? What did we need to change? How did we change and evolve our classes? What do we wish we could do differently in the past and future? 0:00 - Intro / Hollywood Judo and Sawtelle Kids Scrimmage 05:57 - Shout outs / ...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 104
On episode 103 of Tatami Talk, we discuss terminal brown belts. People who are stuck at the brown belt level for long periods of time. 0:00 - Intro / UFC 300 24:55 - Anthony's promotion to Nidan 36:24 - Terminal Brown belts ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk A...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 103
On episode 102 of Tatami Talk, we talk to James de Lacey from the Sweet Science of Fighting podcast about Judo Strength and Conditioning and the basics of energy systems. James is a strength and conditioning coach with a master of sports and exercise science. James' Instagram: @sweetscienceoffighting James' website: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ James' youtube channels: @sweetscienceoffightingpodcast @sweetscienceoffighting @ssof-bjj-instructionals 0:00 - Intro / MMA news 03:07 - Answering...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 102
Anthony was sick and forgot to do a mic check and recorded on the wrong mic. Apologies for the poor mic quality. On episode 101 of Tatami Talk, Anthony talks about taking the USJF online nage no kata certification. Our main topic of the show is dojo insurance. What is insurance for the dojo and should you get it for your school? How insurance works with USA JUDO, USJA, and USJF. What are the pros and cons of having personal insurance compared to just using the federation insurance to cover yours...
Mar 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 101
On episode 100 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate our 100th anniversary by discussing how Hollywood Judo grew from 30 members to 130 members in a year. 0:00 - Intro / Patreon Update 09:25 - USJA has some new changes 27:14 - How we grew our dojo from 30 members to 130 members ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduc...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 100
On episode 99 of Tatami Talk, we answer a listener question. With Judo classes being at night and ending late. How do you two fall asleep at night? We also talk about kata classes, with USJF adding and offering an online Nage-no-kata certification. So instead of going to a kata clinic or kata competition to receive your certification, you can now just take an online kata class to get one. And we will discuss the pros and cons of an online kata class. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony forgets valentines day...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 99
On episode 98 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's trip to India as well as an update on Juan’s shoulder injury. We then go into the big Judo MMA news. With Kayla Harrison joining the UFC and fighting in the 135 lb division making her UFC debut at UFC 300. Juan and Anthony try a new type of interview by asking an AI chat bot some judo questions. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony's trip to India / Juan's shoulder status 16:36 - Kayla Harrisons UFC 300 debut 29:37 - Interview with Jake the AI Judo expert....
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 98
On episode 97 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the upcoming 93rd annual San Fernando Valley Judo's Kohaku Tournament. We talk about our thoughts on the format, and promotion by batsugun. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts...
Jan 26, 2024•44 min•Ep. 97
On episode 96 of Tatami Talk, we discuss IBJJF’s new rule changes. After that we discuss our judo player of the year nominations. And who wins for best male and female player of the Year may surprise you. We then go into our main topic of goal setting for New Year's resolutions. With Anthony's new plan of themes setting of the year. 0:00 - Intro / Happy New Year 07:50 - IBJJF updates stalling rules 23:22 - Players of the year 36:01 - New Year Themes ------------------------------------------- Re...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 96
On episode 95 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate the end of the year 2023 by having a few special guests on the show to see who can come up with a business plan for the worst Judo Dojo in America. We also talk about Juans experience and Injury at the Winter Nationals. 0:00 - Intro / Juan's experience and injury at Winter Nationals 21:45 - Worst Dojo in America ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @ant...
Dec 29, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
On episode 94 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's late thanksgiving trip, the Tokyo Grand Slam, and about a reddit discussion thread about a BJJ club banning judo techniques. 0:00 - Intro 15:40 - Anthony's visit to east coast 27:00 - Tokyo Grand Slam 43:40 - Banning techniques at your dojo------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover ...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 94
On episode 93 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the IJF 2023 Casablanca Referee Seminar and the controversial call at the U.S. Dallas Open 0:00 - Intro / Listener comments from last episode 19:32 - PFL purchase of Bellator goes through, it's future plans and judokas PFL fights last week 44:48 - Controversial call at Dallas Open 57:22 - 2023 IJF Refreee Seminar Casablanca review of whats new ------------------------------------------- Resources: IJF Referee Coaching Seminar Casablanca 2023 Part 1: https...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 93
On episode 92 of Tatami Talk, we discuss burnout and whether spending all that time at the dojo teaching and training is worth it. 0:00 - Intro / Oxygen canisters 06:15 - Nanka Winter Nationals / Veterans World Championships in Tokyo 19:45 - Intermountain West Judo Championships 22:26 - Burnout from training 49:52 - Instructor burnout 01:05:40 - Opportunity costs / Valuing life and time ------------------------------------------- Resources: Time left to live: https://images.huffingtonpost.com/20...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 92
On episode 91 of Tatami Talk, Anthony returns from Japan, and we discuss Juan's experience at the USJF Nationals. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony returns from Japan 08:30 - Listener questions / clarifications on previous episodes / Judo news 25:30 - USJF National Championships and Juan's experience competing in it ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donal...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 91
On episode 90 of Tatami Talk, We talk about injuries, training through injuries and whether it's a good idea. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony's plans in Japan 21:40 - Safety first and preventing further injury, and focusing on rehab and recovery 31:43 - do what you can (safely) and keep showing up 38:43 - You should probably see a physical therapist 43:08 - What Anthony did when he had bad insurance 50:30 - Reducing Intensity / Picking safe partners / Adjusting how you fight 55:13 - Not letting your ego ...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 90
On episode 89 of Tatami Talk, we congratulate a friend of the show Liana Mutia for representing the US and taking third place at the Azerbaijan IBSA Grand Prix. We are very proud of her and what she's doing on the mat internationally. We also want to give a shout out and congratulations to the San Jose Open. For having over 800 people sign up for their tournament. A really great accomplishment to grow Judo in the bay. The main topic of this episode is Judo Dojo websites. How to grow Judo and you...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 89
On episode 88 of Tatami Talk. We talk about workouts and exercises that might actually be bad for you. Things that were thought to help strengthen your body, but might actually destroy it. On episode 88 of Tatami Talk. We talk about workouts and exercises that might actually be bad for you. Things that were thought to help strengthen your body, but might actually destroy it. * Intro / Anthony goes to a stand up comedy show [0:00] * SoCal Judo news and growth of smoothcomp [10:25] * Pickleball is...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 88
On episode 87 of Tatami Talk. We discuss the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and their plans to hold a US Nationals this upcoming October in San Francisco. We then go into discussing the new film "Tatami" and Hollywood Judo Dojo's involvement in it with Sensei Philippe training the lead actresses in Judo and choreographing the Judo matches for the movie. The main topic of this episode is a viewer question. Since I can only train Judo once a week, would adding a wrestling class help my Judo?...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 87
On episode 86 of Tatami Talk. We talk to special guest Jonah Ewell, owner and head instructor of 510 Judo about starting and growing his dojo, and about running his first tournament. * Intro [0:00] * Interview with Jonah Ewell [04:34] * Starting the dojo [20:45] * Instructors not charging enough in America a problem? [46:40] * Charging for belt tests and developing a curriculum [59:45] * Rebuilding after the shutdowns, raising prices [01:08:00] * Separating classes [01:14:15] * Insurance and pla...
Aug 25, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 86
On episode 85 of Tatami Talk. We talk about how to develop your own judo development plan and use deliberate practice. * Intro / USJA National team [0:00] * USJF Nationals [28:17] * IJF Masters [37:13] * Developing your judo development plan [43:37] * Learning from doing things the wrong way on purpose [59:21] * Exploration in Randori [01:04:31] * Grips might be the problem, not the throw [01:09:37] * Varying up the training [01:14:11] ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatami...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 85
On episode 84 of Tatami Talk. The former Olympic champion Satoshi Ishii returns to the PFL heavyweight. He won't be in the PFL heavyweight tournament though, ne will be a PFL showcase fighter in the heavyweight division. Ronda Rousey's possibly returning to MMA. With her WWE contract expiring soon and have a hard out at the end of it. Is it possible she could be making a return to the octagon. We discuss our own individual training plan and schedule/regiments. For our off the mat workout supplem...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 84
On episode 83 of Tatami Talk. We talk about two great upcoming local California Judo tournaments happening this weekend. In Northern California we have the Bay Area Judo Championships. And in Southern California we have the California State Games. Two great tournaments both happening this weekend. We then go into an interesting topic in grappling. What is the etiquette of videotaping sparring matches in class and posting them online.Is it ok to record and post things without letting the dojo and...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 83
On episode 82 of Tatami Talk. We open up congratulating Anthony on getting his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt. We get his thoughts on reaching a color belt rank and what his goals are in the future in BJJ. Then we talk about the European Judo Union putting out their referee exam online for the public to take. Anthony gives us his thoughts and experience taking the test and how he did on it. We end the episode talking about a very hard question for any martial artist. Whether it's a striking or gr...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 82
On episode 81 of Tatami Talk. We discuss the double gold medal awarded to Tasoev and Riner following the world championship controversy. We talk about the recent Nanka Late Spring tournament and Anthony's apology for contesting a call. And we share our thoughts on the new hit Netflix sumo drama series, "Sanctuary". Would a similar show for Judo help grow Judo's popularity in the U.S.? What about a series similar to the formula 1 reality show "Drive to Survive" ? Throw to survive? * Intro [0:00] ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 81
On episode 80 of Tatami Talk. We talk to Anthony about his trip to Ireland. We see if he got any training done well he was out there. We also answer a few of your viewer and listener questions and comments from our last episode. On the ecological approach to skill acquisition. Then we talk about what happened to Judo verse and relaunch of Judo TV for the world championships. And talk a little bit about our highlights from the world championships this year. We also congratulate Gabby Garcia on ge...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 29 min
On episode 79 of Tatami Talk. We continue our discussion from last episode (episode 78) about Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition. * Intro / Hollywood Judo Dojos new YouTube channel [0:00] * Wrapping up ukemi discussion from last episode [07:58] * Appeal to authority [09:05] * "But the Japanese do it!" / Instructional videos [14:43] * Gamification, Constraints, "Rules dictate behavior" [23:20] * Experts being unaware of what they are actually doing sometimes [29:20] * Fostering the right tr...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 79
On episode 78 of Tatami Talk. We welcome special guest and friend of the show Kristian back. In a special two-part episode. To discuss a relatively new field of study for motor learning and skill acquisition. The "Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition". As we discuss the pros and cons to this new way of teaching sports. How can we adopt and use this new way of teaching in Judo? And is this an effective way to teach Judo? * Intro / USJA USJF Summer Nationals cancelled [0:00] * Golden State Ope...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 78
Correction on this episode, we mentioned Ireland, but it should be Northern Ireland which is part of the UK. On episode 77 of Tatami Talk. We start off talking about the American Judo Systems upcoming tournament on June 4th named "SUMMER SLAM". How this tournament is for USA Judo points, as well as the interesting prizes for the youth division and senior elite division. Then we go into some viewer question/feedback. With the first two part questions being. Are the federation dues for USA Judo, U...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 77
