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Economics of Judo - An Interview with Jimmy Pedro
It's a simple reality: the more money that flows into Judo, the more popular it becomes. But how do the economics of Judo in America compare to those…
2 years ago
Fast Track to Success
Judo, and grappling in general, is usually thought to be a long journey. But is there a way to shorten it? Shintaro believes there is! In this episod…
2 years, 1 month ago
Interview with Austin Cook
Shintaro sits down with Austin Cook, a Stanford-trained medical doctor whose illustrious Judo career includes gold medals at the U.S. Nationals and U…
2 years, 1 month ago
How to Be a Good Uke
Uke appreciation episode! Being an Uke is a huge part of Judo, but it's often not the most popular role, and many Judoka never bother to work on thei…
2 years, 1 month ago
How to Make It to the Olympics in Judo - An Interview with Jimmy Pedro
How do you actually make it to the Olympics in Judo? Is it just a matter of being skilled at Judo, or does it involve much more? In this special epis…
2 years, 1 month ago
Pulling Guard
Shintaro is now a dirty guard puller! We Judokas, and some BJJ'ers, love to make fun of guard pullers, but is the ridicule really warranted? In this …
2 years, 2 months ago
No-gi Judo
With no-gi grappling's meteoric rise, no-gi Judo has recently been gaining attention. What exactly is no-gi Judo? Is it basically just Judo without t…
2 years, 2 months ago
Everyday Judoka - An Interview with Jimmy Pedro
In this special episode sponsored by FUJI Sports, Shintaro sits down with Jimmy Pedro to discuss the most important demographic in Judo—the everyday …
2 years, 2 months ago
Judo Metagame
A metagame, often described as a 'game within a game,' refers to the strategies used within a game to secure victory. Every competitive game, includi…
2 years, 2 months ago
Making Friends at the Dojo
Making friends and finding your own community at the dojo is key to success for any Judoka. That's actually how Shintaro and Peter became friends! In…
2 years, 2 months ago