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Branding in Martial Arts
In modern society, with so many competing interests, martial arts also needs strong branding to survive. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter delve in…
1 year, 10 months ago
Heart To Heart From Tbilisi
Shintaro recently traveled to Tbilisi, Georgia as one of the IJF commentators for 2024 Judo Grand Slam Tbilisi. In the midst of his busy schedule, he…
1 year, 10 months ago
An Interview With Ruotolo Brothers
In this episode, Peter sits down with the Ruotolo brothers Kade and Tye. The brothers talk about how they started BJJ as babies and their professiona…
1 year, 11 months ago
From Judo to Sambo - An Interview with Mattia Galbiati
Mattia Galbiati is a decorated Judoka from Italy who's had great success after transitioning to Sambo. In this episode, Shintaro and Mattia discuss w…
1 year, 11 months ago
How to Be a Better Judo Teacher
How do you become a good Judo teacher, and what does a good Judo teacher even look like? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter critically examine the t…
1 year, 11 months ago
Making It to the Olympics for Judo, Then and Now - An Interview with Nicky Yonezuka
Shintaro sits down with Nicky Yonezuka, the second generation of the famous Yonezuka family. Nicky shares what it was like growing up in a Judo famil…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Private Lesson Series
Shintaro introduces a new video series—The Private Lesson Series! This series aims to replicate the experience of a private lesson with Shintaro. Mov…
1 year, 11 months ago
Taking Judo More Seriously
Shintaro and Peter have extensively discussed the 'everyday Judoka,' for whom competition and randori may not be the most effective ways to learn and…
2 years ago
Kids Judo Program - An Interview With Joseph Coker
Running a kids' program is one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of managing a successful martial arts school. Essential for growth …
2 years ago
How to Grow Your Judo Gym
Shintaro and Peter have extensively discussed the economics of Judo in the United States. Now that we understand the current status quo, what can we …
2 years ago