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Wrestling With Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Rei Higuchi
Shintaro recently participated in special training sessions with the Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Rei Higuchi as the translator, and shares this i…
1 year, 4 months ago
Leg Grabs Are Back in Judo!
After a 14-year absence, certain prestigious tournaments, including the All Japan Open Championship, are experimenting with reintroducing leg grabs. …
1 year, 4 months ago
Judo Politics and USA Judo’s Future - Ramon Hernandez
In this episode, Shintaro sits down with long-time judo competitor and coach, Ramon Hernandez, to discuss the evolving landscape of USA Judo. They di…
1 year, 4 months ago
Financials of USA Judo - Matthew Parker
In this episode, Shintaro sits down with Matthew Parker to dive deep into the inner workings of USA Judo. Matthew, a former national team member and …
1 year, 4 months ago
Million Dollar Deal with USA Judo - Jimmy Pedro
In this episode, Shintaro is joined by the legendary Jimmy Pedro, a two-time Olympic medalist and world champion in Judo, to discuss his campaign for…
1 year, 4 months ago
USA Judo Beef Behind Closed Doors - Nicole Stout
In this special extra episode, Shintaro sits down with Nicole Stout, a four-time national champion and USA Judo board member. Nicole opens up about h…
1 year, 4 months ago
Important Issues In the USA Judo Election - Colton Brown
In this episode, Shintaro sits down with two-time Olympian and Grand Prix medalist Colton Brown to discuss the important issues that are on the ballo…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why You Should Vote In the USA Judo Election - Chris Round
USA Judo's board elections are fast approaching, and they could significantly shape the future of American Judo. In this episode, Shintaro sits dow…
1 year, 5 months ago
"Still Got It" Training
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter explore the concept of "Still Got It" training—a strategy for grapplers who can't train as consistently as before…
1 year, 5 months ago
CJI Recap
The much anticipated Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) concluded last month, and it really challenged the status quo of submission grappling as a sport.…
1 year, 5 months ago