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Tomoe Nage
Tomoe Nage is a unique throw where you throw yourself on your back in order to generate the momentum to throw your partner. It is a versatile and use…
3 years, 7 months ago
Randori
Randori, free-style practice or sparring, is an extremely important part of Judo training, and yet many Judokas have difficulty maximizing their time…
3 years, 7 months ago
Uchimata
Uchimata is one of the most popular throws in Judo and other grappling arts for its versatility and beauty. Why is uchimata so loved, yet so hard to …
3 years, 7 months ago
Judo Fit
What does it mean to be "fit" in Judo? Can you become fit just by doing Judo, or do you need to be fit to do Judo? In this episode, Shintaro and Pete…
3 years, 7 months ago
New York Debrief
Peter visited New York City for 10 days a couple of weeks ago! His trip was filled with friends and family time and, of course, Judo. In this episode…
3 years, 7 months ago
Grip Fighting for BJJ - A Conversation With Brian Glick
Take-down-focused grappling arts like Judo and wrestling put a huge emphasis on grip fighting (or hand fighting), but BJJ tends to focus less on it. …
3 years, 8 months ago
Weight Training
Weight training is one of the most popular supplemental exercises to grappling. It is also one of Shintaro's biggest hobbies. In this episode, Shinta…
3 years, 8 months ago
Difference in Mentality between Champions and Hobbyists
Most of us are hobbyists, and often look at world-class champions for inspiration. As a result, champions are often mystified and it's hard to discer…
3 years, 8 months ago
How to Deal With Injuries
Judo and other grappling sports are tough on the body, and injuries are, unfortunately, almost inevitable. As a result, it's not only important to pr…
3 years, 8 months ago
Peter's Martial Art Journey
In this solo episode, Peter talks about how he started his martial art journey, where he is right now in it, and what he is looking forward to in the…
3 years, 9 months ago