Judo with its high amplitude throws is known to be one of the more dangerous grappling arts out there. Are there any "safe" Judo throws then? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss this question in depth. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Judo is one of the most technical and physical sports out there, but you can't win all your Judo matches with your physical prowess and techniques. Then, what else do you need to win Judo matches? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about the oft-overlooked side of winning Judo matches. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
You are a dedicated Judoka that loves everything about Judo. You train hard at your local dojo even though the facility is not great and there are not that many people to practice with. One day, you get an opportunity to drop in at a local BJJ school, and it's a completely different experience. The facility is brand new with working showers, and there are always tons of people to roll with. You don't want to, but you can't help but ask the question, "Man, why does Judo suck?" In this episode, Sh...
Tai Otoshi is one of those throws that many want to learn, but is deceptively difficult to master. What makes it so popular, yet so difficult to master? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss Tai Otoshi: its basic mechanics, how to practice it and many more. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Shintaro sits down with Jessa Khan, the gold medalist at the IBJJF World Championship 2023. They talk about her BJJ journey, and her upcoming fight with Danielle Kelly at ONE Fight Night 14 on Sep. 29, 2023. You can watch her fight on Amazon Prime, and follow her on Instagram @jessakhan. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Shintaro recently went to Big Bear City, CA to give a seminar at a BJJ school. In this episode, he shares his experience with Greg, especially around how it was to give a seminar at a BJJ school as a Judo instructor. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Judo places a bigger emphasis on Ashi Waza or foot techniques than other grappling arts. Yet, Ashi Waza can remain elusive to many. What is the key to integrating Ashi Waza to your game? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss the primary mechanics of Ashi Waza, and how to train and integrate them into your game. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Traditionally, Judo training relied almost exclusively on uchikomi, repetition training of throws, and randori, free sparring. Does this paradigm still work, or is there a more efficient way of training? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss "situational training," where Judokas repeatedly drill specific situations and positions. Is it more efficient, and if so, how could we add it to our regular training? Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting...
You can't always get that picture-perfect ippon throw, so it is important to know how to "finish" the throw. What does it mean to finish a throw, and how can we practice it? In this episode, Shintaro shares some of his tips in "finishing" throws. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Ever wonder who was behind all of the high-quality YouTube videos on Shintaro's channel? In this episode, you get to hear Greg discuss with Shintaro about his experience producing videos for Shintaro's channel. He talks about how the partnership started, how it's going and how he plans to take the channel to the next level in the future. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount h...
In this special episode, Shintaro's cousin Eugene sits down to share his expertise as a doctor of physical therapy. He shares tips on prehab, injury prevention, proper training methodologies and many other areas! Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
Judo places a huge emphasis on competition, but is competition for everyone? It wouldn't be an overstatement to say every Judoka has asked the question "should I compete?" at some point during their Judo journey. What'd be the best way to answer this question? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss some of the factors to consider in answering this question. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_hi...
Judo is known for its physicality, but can it also be a "thinking" game? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss this "thinking" aspect of Judo and whether or not Judo can improve strategic thinking capabilities. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!
The American wrestling system is known to consistently produce quality grapplers. What's the reason behind its success, and what can Judo learn from it? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss their theories on why wrestling in America is so successful, drawing from their personal experiences. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Tammi Musumeci is one of the most decorated BJJ competitors with multiple World Championship wins under her belt. In this episode, Tammi talks about how she started BJJ, how she's managed to keep up with both BJJ and her career as a lawyer, and her upcoming fight with Amanda 'Tubby' Alequin at ONE Fight Night 12 on July 14, 2023. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
When you train Judo, it's inevitable to encounter different body types. Some of your training partners may be tall and lanky, while others may be short and stocky. The corollary is that we all have different bodies. How do we account for this during training? Do we need to adjust our techniques we use? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about how to train with different bodies. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https:...
The primary purpose of the belt system in Judo is to help beginners with their progress. Does the current belt system in Judo, especially in America, work well for the intended purpose? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss the status of the current Judo belt system in America, and suggest possible enhancements to serve the community better. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . An...
Seoi Nage is probably the most iconic throw in Judo that even a person with no experience in Judo can recognize. How did it become so iconic? Is Seoi Nage for every Judoka? How can we utilize it more effectively? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about this iconic throw. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
In this week's episode, Shintaro sits down with Chris Round-- an accomplished Judoka and a PhD candidate who has a very unique, academic approach to coaching Judo. He is currently the Judo instructor at High Noon BJJ in Alexandria, VA, and you can follow him on Instagram @chris__circle . Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
Judo is said to have a very steep learning curve, which may be quite discouraging for beginners. One way to combat this is to create smaller milestones to keep track of your progression. What are some of these fundamentals you can use to keep your progression in Judo? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about what they use to keep track of their and their students' progression. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https:/...
In this special episode, Shintaro sits down with Ramon Hernandez, a former competitor and current dojo owner who is an active member of the Tri-state Judo community, to talk about what it takes to run successful Judo (and BJJ!) tournaments. Check out his upcoming tournaments at grapplersgrandprix.com , and his dojo at northjerseyjudo.com ! Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount...
There is a popular belief that Judo is a young man's game, and it may be better for "old guys" to find an alternative that is less taxing on the body such as BJJ. Is this really true? If so, what can we do to make Judo safer and more fun for "old guys"? Following the popularity of his Judo for Old Guys YouTube video, Shintaro and Peter sit down to talk about this issue more in depth. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.p...
The IJF recently launched a new streaming website called JUDOTV.COM , which caused a bit of controversy on Reddit, especially around its cost. What's Shintaro and Peter's take on IJF's new venture? Is it an obvious money grab by the IJF, or is it going to usher in a new era for the sport of Judo? Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
One of the main things Shintaro and Peter emphasized in their previous episode " What Can You Do for the Sport of Judo Right Now? " was to create grassroots content to promote Judo. This, unfortunately, may seem daunting to many people. How do you even go about creating Judo content? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about their experience creating Judo content, and how you can get started right away! Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by support...
The traditional Judo training doesn't involve a whole lot of drills. It usually starts with a warm-up, standing uchikomi's, moving uchikomi's, and maybe 3-person uchikomi's, then randori. Does Judo training need to be as repetitive? Can we incorporate some fun and effective drills to engage people better? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter explore the idea of Judo drills that may make your Judo practice more fun and exciting. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grappler...
In this special episode, Shintaro sits down with the current IBJJF World No-Gi Champion Osamah Almarwai to talk about his illustrious BJJ career, and how he's been able to juggle his engineering career with BJJ. Osamah is scheduled to face Mikey Musumeci for the ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Championship at ONE Fight Night 10 on May 5, 2023. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show...
In this special episode, Shintaro sits down with ONE Middleweight World Champion Reinier de Ridder (RdR) to talk about his lifelong martial arts journey that started with Judo and his current journey as an MMA champion. RdR also talks about his upcoming submission grappling superfight with Tye Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 10 on May 5, 2023. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount ...
ONE Championship, a global combat sports titan, is coming to America! In this special mid-week episode, Shintaro sits down with Chatri Sityodtong to discuss ONE's American expansion and his lifelong martial arts journey. Don't miss ONE Championship's first event in America, ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes 3, taking place at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado on May 5, 2023. Stream it on Amazon Prime! Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by support...
We all know Judo can be rough on the body. This aspect of Judo can be a limiting factor in growing Judo's popularity. What kind of steps can we take to make Judo safe for everyone? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about some of the strategies we as a community can take to help make Judo safe. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other grapplers by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shintaro_higashi_show . Any amount helps!...
We have all heard of Shintaro's idea on how to grow Judo in America: a grassroots, bottom-up approach that starts with the local Judo communities. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go deeper into this approach and discuss "what we can do for the sport of Judo right now." They stay away from things that are out of reach for Judo hobbyists, and focus on the simplest and easiest things you can do right now to help Judo grow in America. Join our Discord server and start chatting with us and other ...
