Shintaro was an international-level Judo competitor who has gone on many tours around the world. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about Shintaro's experience competing and training around the world. They talk about how different countries train, what the atmosphere at competition venues are like in different parts of the world and other fun experiences Shintaro had. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Jan 31, 2022•31 min
It's an unfortunate reality that for some people, it's hard to find Judo near them, especially in the USA. There may be no Judo schools nearby. You want to compete in Judo, but there may not be a competition nearby. What can we do in these situations? Shintaro and Peter discuss some ideas on what you can do when you live in a "Judo desert." Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Jan 24, 2022•28 min
After a year filled with surprises, we've finally welcomed another new year 2022! In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about their goals for 2022. Do you have any goals for 2022? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Jan 18, 2022•30 min
The IJF has announced a new rule set for the upcoming Olympic cycle, and it contains the controversial ban on reverse seoinage, also known as Korean seoinage. Shintaro and Peter sit down to talk about the ban and controversy surrounding it. What do you think about the ban? Will it help the future of Judo, or will it hinder its development? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Jan 10, 2022•42 min
It is an unfortunate truth that Judo has dangerous throws. Some are more dangerous than others. Some are more "situationally" dangerous. What are some of these dangerous throws? Can we make them safer? Tune in to find out! Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Dec 27, 2021•27 min
Grappling may look simple to start-- after all, you only really need your body and a training partner to grapple-- but there are many essential gears that can make your grappling life a lot more pleasant. You might not have even thought of some of the gears mentioned in this episode! Any gears we missed? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Dec 20, 2021•24 min
Shintaro has a new system he believes can revolutionize the whole Judo world-- No Turn Judo! Shintaro explains it in detail to Peter in this episode. What do you think of No Turn Judo? Do you agree or disagree that it will revolutionize Judo? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Dec 13, 2021•25 min
Teaching kids Judo is a totally different ball game from teaching adults Judo. How do you keep them engaged? How do you keep them safe? How do you communicate with their parents? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss various aspects of teaching kids Judo successfully, and how Shintaro runs a successful kids' Judo program at his dojo Kokushi Budo Institute. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Dec 07, 2021•32 min
Most of us are Judo hobbyists who have only a limited amount of time for Judo practice. Then, how can we get maximize our Judo practice time? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss how practice is run at Shintaro's dojo Kokushi Budo so that it can help you make your practice more efficient. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Nov 30, 2021•26 min
Everyone wants a cool Tokui Waza, or your favorite technique. But how do you actually pick one and develop it? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss various aspects of picking a Tokui Waza, developing it and building your Judo around it. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Nov 23, 2021•29 min
Judo is first and foremost a "martial" art and is about "fighting". In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss fundamental elements about fighting. What exactly is fighting? What are some common misconceptions? Where does Judo fit in, and what does it not cover? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Nov 16, 2021•38 min
Tara Sanchez, a superstar teenager who's been a member of Shintaro's dojo KBI for a while now, sat down with Shintaro to talk about her Judo journey and other interests. Tara is a smart and hard-working teenager who has had such a positive influence at KBI throughout the years. We hope you find this conversation valuable too! Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps! Please support Tara's podcast: Everyone's Niche...
Nov 08, 2021•38 min
How's it going everyone? In this episode, we're switching gears a bit and catching up with Shintaro and Peter: What are they reading? How's training for them? How are their personal lives? What's new? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Nov 01, 2021•33 min
People frequently say we should train hard. But what does that mean really? Should we give our 100% at all times? Can we take a break? If so, how much? These are important considerations when you're training Judo and other grappling arts. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss what exactly it means to train hard, and how hard we should train. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Oct 26, 2021•32 min
You've come up with a pre-training checklist, and followed it to the dot during practice. Now, what do you do after practice? Should you just kick back and relax? Obviously, the answer is no as it is the perfect time to reflect on what you did during practice and prepare for the next one. Again, this is especially more important for hobbyists with limited training time. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss what is on their post-training checklist. Please support us on Patreon if you can: ...
Oct 20, 2021•44 min
We're switching gears in this episode, and talking about something about personal lives. Shintaro, who is an avid coffee drinker, decided to quit coffee for a month! Shintaro and Peter talk about why Shintaro decided to quit coffee, how he did it, and what he learned through this month-long challenge. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Oct 13, 2021•24 min
If you're like us, you may frequently find yourself in situations where you have to "make a case" for Judo to people we meet. Why do we do Judo? What are the benefits of doing Judo? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss how we could make a case for Judo to people from all walks of life. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Oct 04, 2021•31 min
It's official: Shintaro's YouTube channel has hit the 100k subscriber milestone! In this episode, Shintaro and Peter look back on the history of his channel, and look to its future. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Sep 29, 2021•21 min
For change of pace, Shintaro and Peter are talking about a new diet Shintaro has been trying out: one meal a day! Why did he start eating only one meal a day? How did he actually go about doing it? What are some of the benefits he's seeing? What are some of the challenges? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Sep 21, 2021•21 min
One of the most difficult and intricate parts of Judo is the right vs. left position, or kenka-yotsu. It may seem daunting at first, but once you understand the nuance behind it, right-vs-left, or kenka-yotsu can be very fun and rewarding. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss why right-vs-left hard, and how to tackle and master it. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Sep 13, 2021•26 min
Newaza, or groundwork, is a controversial aspect of Judo, especially with the introduction of a new ruleset that favors big Ippon throws and the rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about Newaza. What is it? What sets it apart from the ground of other martial arts? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Sep 07, 2021•29 min
Training is not a passive activity. Rather, it is an active exercise that requires strategic planning and execution. Therefore, it is good to keep a "pre-training checklist" so as to maximize the training time. This is especially more important for hobbyists with limited training time. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss what is on their pre-training checklist. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Aug 31, 2021•32 min
Foot sweeps are a thing of beauty, and there is a reason why they exist in many different martial arts, not just Judo. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about foot sweeps: What are they? How do they work? Why are they so beautiful? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Aug 16, 2021•32 min
A Judo dojo, like any other organization, often has a mission statement, or a "dojo-kun". Shintaro's dojo Kokushi Budo Institute is no exception. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go over the dojo-kun of KBI and how it manifests itself in the day-to-day life of the dojo. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Aug 10, 2021•27 min
You know your throws. You know your ground techniques. But, for some reason, you just can't land them during randori or competitions. This is when you need to go beyond basic techniques and "level up" your Judo. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss how you can take the next step in your Judo journey and "level up" your Judo. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Aug 02, 2021•29 min
Judo is not just a physical martial art-- it has core guiding philosophical principles that can be applied to all aspects of life. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about what these principles are and how they have affected their lives. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Jul 27, 2021•24 min
Judo is not just a physical activity, and it is important to have the right mentality when practicing Judo in order to improve. In this episode, Shintaro discusses the mental side of Judo with Peter-- confidence, trust, humbleness and other qualities. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Jul 20, 2021•43 min
Wrestling is arguably the most popular grappling sport in the United States, and it wields great influence over other grappling arts such as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Judo. As an accomplished wrestler himself, Shintaro talks about wrestling with Peter: What are the different styles of wrestling? Is wrestling right for everyone? Is wrestling good for Judo and BJJ? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Jul 12, 2021•45 min
Shintaro sits down with Jimmy Pedro, a World Champion and a two-time Olympic medalist Judoka who has coached many top-level Judo competitors including Travis Stevens, Kayla Harris and Shintaro. Jimmy talks about his experiences training and competing around the world, the upcoming Olympics and his current projects like the American Judo System . Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Jul 05, 2021•47 min
Judo and BJJ share the same origin, and yet they have developed into quite distinct martial arts. Despite their differences, there are complementary aspects in both arts, and martial artists can greatly benefit by learning both. How can we bridge the gap between Judo and BJJ so that more martial artists see the complementary aspects of both arts? In this episode, Shintaro sits down with Brian Glick, a BJJ black belt who was one of the early students of John Danaher, to discuss how we can bridge ...
Jun 28, 2021•22 min
