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Post-training Checklist
You've come up with a pre-training checklist, and followed it to the dot during practice. Now, what do you do after practice? Should you just kick ba…
4 years, 4 months ago
Quitting Coffee
We're switching gears in this episode, and talking about something about personal lives. Shintaro, who is an avid coffee drinker, decided to quit cof…
4 years, 4 months ago
Making a Case for Judo
If you're like us, you may frequently find yourself in situations where you have to "make a case" for Judo to people we meet. Why do we do Judo? What…
4 years, 4 months ago
100k Subscribers on YouTube
It's official: Shintaro's YouTube channel has hit the 100k subscriber milestone! In this episode, Shintaro and Peter look back on the history of his …
4 years, 5 months ago
One Meal a Day
For change of pace, Shintaro and Peter are talking about a new diet Shintaro has been trying out: one meal a day! Why did he start eating only one me…
4 years, 5 months ago
Right vs. Left
One of the most difficult and intricate parts of Judo is the right vs. left position, or kenka-yotsu. It may seem daunting at first, but once you und…
4 years, 5 months ago
Newaza
Newaza, or groundwork, is a controversial aspect of Judo, especially with the introduction of a new ruleset that favors big Ippon throws and the rise…
4 years, 5 months ago
Pre-training Checklist
Training is not a passive activity. Rather, it is an active exercise that requires strategic planning and execution. Therefore, it is good to keep a …
4 years, 6 months ago
The Beauty of Foot Sweeps
Foot sweeps are a thing of beauty, and there is a reason why they exist in many different martial arts, not just Judo. In this episode, Shintaro and …
4 years, 6 months ago
Dojo-kun
A Judo dojo, like any other organization, often has a mission statement, or a "dojo-kun". Shintaro's dojo Kokushi Budo Institute is no exception. In …
4 years, 6 months ago