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Drop Seoi Nage
Drop seoi nage is one of the most popular and spectacular throws in Judo. Despite its popularity, it's one of the hardest throws to master. Why is it…
3 years, 2 months ago
Kuzushi
The word "kuzushi" gets thrown a lot in Judo and, to a certain extent, BJJ. It usually gets translated as "unbalancing", but there is a lot of missin…
3 years, 2 months ago
Adult White Belts
Adult white belts often are the butt of the joke in certain Judo and BJJ circles, but they form the foundation of the sports. How important are adult…
3 years, 2 months ago
How to Manage Parents in Your Dojo
One of the most important aspects of running a dojo that frequently gets overlooked is how to manage parents of kids at your dojo. They come in all k…
3 years, 3 months ago
Explosiveness in Judo and Other Grappling Arts
Explosiveness is a key athletic ability in a lot of sports, and Judo is no exception. How important is explosiveness in Judo exactly? Is there a way …
3 years, 3 months ago
Peter’s Thoughts on BJJ After One Year
Peter, a longtime Judoka, has been doing BJJ almost exclusively for the past year, and he has made some interesting observations about it. Now, he wa…
3 years, 3 months ago
Tips to Get Better at Judo Right Away
Judo can be a frustrating sport, and Judokas often become frustrated with their lack of progress, but it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode…
3 years, 3 months ago
What Does It Mean to Be a Black Belt?
It's not an understatement to say the black belt is one of the most coveted honors in many of the modern martial arts including Judo. It carries so m…
3 years, 4 months ago
Contextual Grappling
Shintaro is back and we're back in business! In this come-back episode, we go on a deeper dive on a recurring theme on this podcast-- contextual grap…
3 years, 4 months ago
Thank You and Updates From Shintaro
As many of you know, it's been a crazy few weeks for Shintaro, but thanks to your support, Shintaro is doing much better. In this episode, Shintaro g…
3 years, 4 months ago