Tatami Talk

On episode 158 of Tatami Talk, we discuss and disagree on what techniques we would teach beginners first. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / More Laundry questions 19:05 USA Judo and USJF Make up 22:57 Road to LA Begins 27:50 World Cup 36:30 What techniques we would teach beginners first 01:10:10 Newaza ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.co...

On episode 157 of Tatami Talk, we talk about how Anthony has been washing his Judogi's and doing laundry wrong this whole time. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 15:25 Laundry ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://ww...

On episode 156 of Tatami Talk, we answer a listener question from the last episode about working with your coach and what if you disagree on the path to take on improving. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 14:16 Golden State Open 23:37 Working with your coach ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

On episode 155 of Tatami Talk, we discuss how we evaluate progress, a follow up to listener questions on the episode about learning vs performance environmentResources Discussed in this episode:Learning vs Performance environment episode 144: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLLRgLaZi6MNewsletter post: https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/learning-environment-vs-performance --------------------------------...

On episode 154 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the new IJF self defense course ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Anthony's trip to Japan 08:59 HJD Training Camp 12:16 Judo news 26:17 IJF Self Defense Course 44:33 Judo Rank Evaluation for BJJ ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan...

On episode 153 of Tatami Talk, we discuss scalability in training. How can we use things like size, skill level and variability as dials to scale our training difficulty for different students and at different stages of learning. Things mentioned in this episode: Desirable Difficulty: https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/improve-learning-by-utilizing-desirable Inside vs Outside video: https://www.tatamita...

On episode 152 of Tatami Talk, our unofficial official 6 year anniversary episode. We discussed a listener's question about ourselves. We give a little background story on ourselves. How we both got into Judo and ended up at our dojo. And some stories about our Judo journey. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 07:27 Anthony running his first kids tournament 15:41 Judo Origin...

On episode 151 of Tatami Talk. We catch up on some Judo news discussing the Paris grand slam, the All Japan and Ronda Rousey coming out of retirement. We then discuss the Maruyama clinic held here in Los Angeles, and catch up with Juan and his trip to Japan. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 06:37 Paris Grand Slam / Yuko / All Japan 17:51 USA Judo announces Olympic Qualificati...

On episode 150 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the new controversial IJF Grade guidelines and requirements. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 07:06 IJF Ranks 36:51 All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup rules ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/t...

On episode 149 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Aaron(DrSeoiNage) and we discuss the new rule clarifications announced by IJF for the upcoming 2028 LA Olympic cycle. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 06:25 Judo news 13:31 Aaron Wolf / New Japan Wrestling 31:06 Newsletter / new series is up 36:32 Learning Styles 56:33 Muscle Memory discussion in the future ----------------------...

On episode 148 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Aaron Wolf's debut in New Japan pro wrestling and we discuss the popular myth of learning styles. Resources mentioned in this episode https://aeon.co/essays/the-evidence-is-clear-learning-styles-theory-doesnt-work https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-025-10002-w https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26162104/ https://www.apa.org/news/press/rel...

On episode 147 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Kristian for a holiday episode. Kristian shares his experience getting his level 2 judo canada coaching certification. We briefly discuss eco again, and revisit the discussions on tani otoshi and ukemi. Kristians instagram: @deathkrabforcutie ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro, Sumo, Sambo 15:52 Judo Canad's Coaching Certificat...

On episode 146 of Tatami Talk, we open up discussing some American Judo news. With USJA changing their high dan rank application process. As well as USA Judo and USJF opening up discussions at the President's Cup. We give our thoughts on the UFC pay per view 323 outcomes. We discuss the Dallas Open, Presidents Cup and Nanka Winter Nationals. And why are these larger tournaments always occur during...

On episode 145 of Tatami Talk, we speak with Cole Stanley from North Carolina on his traveling judo business and starting up his own Judo Club. Cole's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/  ⁨@student1st⁩  Cole's New Judo Club Student 1st: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582914376750Cole's Gym 4m fitness: https://4mfit.com/home/ ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Int...

On episode 144 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the importance of distinguishing a learning environment and a performance environment. Read the post mentioned on this episode: https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/learning-environment-vs-performance Learning vs Performance: An integrative Review: https://bjorklab.psych.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2016/11/soderstorm_ra_learningvsperformance.pdf ---------...

On episode 143 of Tatami Talk, We talk about counter Judo. Is being a counter Judo fighter a good thing or a bad thing? When is the best time to use counter Judo? And how you should and can use counter Judo in tournaments and practice? ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 10:40 Counter Judo 22:03 Balancing counter judo in your practice 27:48 Kakari geiko 29:56 Mindset -----------...

On episode 142 of Tatami Talk, we interview Hollywood Judo's competitors at the annual fight for the cure tournament and give our thoughts on coaching at the event for the first time.------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.co...

On episode 141 of Tatami Talk, we revisit our discussion on warmups and exercises from 2 years ago on episode 54 and episode 88. Has any of our views and experiences changed since then? ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 05:09 Listener comments 10:31 Recent News 16:43 Revisiting warmups / static stretches 23:08 Conditioning and warmups 32:53 Revisiting "should we stop doin...

On episode 140 of Tatami Talk, we discuss survivorship bias. Things mentioned in this episodehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_biashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVlBY0Jh14 ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 07:03 Listener question on blue judogi 15:33 Why we don't do reaction videos 24:40 Survivorship bias ------------------------------------------- Email us: ta...

On episode 139 of Tatami Talk, We discuss rivals. Someone you measure yourself against to push yourself to get better. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Suspension of the LA Play Judo Program 13:41 Winter Nationals in LA convention center? 18:21 Cadet World Championships 22:19 Rivals 36:27 Anime Reference Tangent 42:02 Not Having a Rival -------------------------------------...

On episode 138 of Tatami Talk, we discuss Juan’s one year experiment of having a once a month no gi Judo seminar. At the Hollywood Japanese Cultural Institute. What were the ups and downs of trying to teach a no gi Judo seminar from scratch? ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.inst...

On episode 137 of Tatami Talk, We discuss and dispel some Judo myths we have each heard. 0:00 Intro 03:36 USA Judo Coaching Clinic at Hollywood Judo 06:04 possibly migrating away from Substack 13:52 Listener comment on BJA episode 24:53 Juan's list of Judo Myths 50:16 Anthony's list of Judo Myths ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instag...

On episode 136 of Tatami Talk, We reflect on the unsafe series videos by summarizing it and discussing the goal of the series. We also talk about some behind the scene moments, what we think we could've done better and what we found difficult/enjoyed about making the series. Unsafe Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHb9LdRTks&list=PLEXb7aPs8ZSeQbD9unImCqINA9_VFhvGp&inde...

On episode 135 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the new unveiled BJA dan rank requirements, the UFC BJJ show, and Juan talks about how Judo has a very close history with Pro Wrestling. We also talk about our belated 5th anniversary. New BJA Dank rank Requirements: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/british-judo-unveils-modernised-dan-grade-pathway/ 0:00 Intro / July 4th 03:17 New BJA Dan Rank requirement...

On episode 134 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the Judo movie Tatami that just premiered in Los Angeles. We interview Hollywood Judo's head instructor Philippe Morotti about his role in coaching the lead actress for the movie. We also give our brief first impression of the 2025 World Championships, and talk about Aaron Wolf's announcement on joining New Japan Pro Wrestling. Tatami Movie: htt...