Tatami Talk

On episode 110 of Tatami Talk, we open up discussing the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Where at time of episode release will be the opening ceremonies day. Giving our thoughts on the upcoming Judo tournament and how we plan to watch it. We discuss how hopefully this year Peacock actually has all the Judo events as advertised. We then discussed preparing for a Judo competition. What you should b...

On episode 109 of Tatami Talk, We review some listener feedback on the last couple of episodes. We then go into some international Judo new with 14 days till the Paris Olympics and our thoughts on the upcoming 2024 World Veterans Judo Championships happening in Las Vegas, USA. There has been some criticisms about the cost and mandatory stay at the tournament sponsored hotel. Our main topic of the...

On episode 108 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back former guest and friend of the show, former US national team member and international competitor Ajax Tadehara. We catch up with him since the last time he was on a show back in episode 59. We talk about the closure of his dojo, how his life is going and what his future plans are. 0:00 - Intro 5:42 - Catching up with Ajax 16:56 - What happened with th...

On episode 107 of Tatami Talk, we open up with a short review of the 2024 Judo World Championships. We then go on to congratulate all six members of Team USA Judo that qualified for the Olympics and Paralympic this summer. We finished off the episode talking about Juan's experience coaching this year at the 2024 USA Judo National Championships here in Southern California. We give our thoughts...

On episode 106 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Rossy Rascal of Kaidokan Judo Academy and Rascals Pro Wrestling Academy in Blackpool, UK. It has been two long years since we last chatted with him and we sit down to talk with him about the growth of both his Judo and Pro wrestling academy. Rossy Rascal's instagram: @rossy_rascal Rascals prowrestling Academy: @rascals_prowrestling_blackpool Kaido...

On episode 105 of Tatami Talk, we chat with Robert Eriksson, Head coach for the US National Resident Training Center. We discuss his plans for team USA, his tour around the country, coaching, and what we could do going forward to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 Robert Eriksson's Instagram: @robert_eriksson_ Robert Eriksson's Email: robert.eriksson@usajudo.us 0:00 - Intro / Jua...

On episode 104 of Tatami Talk, we discussing the Olympics coming up in less than 100 days. Then go on to talk about the USA Judo Nationals giving prize/sponsorship money this year. Up to $1500 for first place. We reflect on how has our teaching evolved and changed throughout the years? What did we need to change? How did we change and evolve our classes? What do we wish we could do differently in...

On episode 103 of Tatami Talk, we discuss terminal brown belts. People who are stuck at the brown belt level for long periods of time. 0:00 - Intro / UFC 300 24:55 - Anthony's promotion to Nidan 36:24 - Terminal Brown belts ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by D...

On episode 102 of Tatami Talk, we talk to James de Lacey from the Sweet Science of Fighting podcast about Judo Strength and Conditioning and the basics of energy systems. James is a strength and conditioning coach with a master of sports and exercise science. James' Instagram: @sweetscienceoffighting James' website: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ James' youtube channels:  @sweetsc...

Anthony was sick and forgot to do a mic check and recorded on the wrong mic. Apologies for the poor mic quality. On episode 101 of Tatami Talk, Anthony talks about taking the USJF online nage no kata certification. Our main topic of the show is dojo insurance. What is insurance for the dojo and should you get it for your school? How insurance works with USA JUDO, USJA, and USJF. What are the pros...

On episode 100 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate our 100th anniversary by discussing how Hollywood Judo grew from 30 members to 130 members in a year. 0:00 - Intro / Patreon Update 09:25 - USJA has some new changes 27:14 - How we grew our dojo from 30 members to 130 members ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan...

On episode 99 of Tatami Talk, we answer a listener question. With Judo classes being at night and ending late. How do you two fall asleep at night? We also talk about kata classes, with USJF adding and offering an online Nage-no-kata certification. So instead of going to a kata clinic or kata competition to receive your certification, you can now just take an online kata class to get one. And we w...

On episode 98 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's trip to India as well as an update on Juan’s shoulder injury. We then go into the big Judo MMA news. With Kayla Harrison joining the UFC and fighting in the 135 lb division making her UFC debut at UFC 300. Juan and Anthony try a new type of interview by asking an AI chat bot some judo questions. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony's trip to India /...

On episode 97 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the upcoming 93rd annual San Fernando Valley Judo's Kohaku Tournament. We talk about our thoughts on the format, and promotion by batsugun. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert Cover Art by...

On episode 96 of Tatami Talk, we discuss IBJJF’s new rule changes. After that we discuss our judo player of the year nominations. And who wins for best male and female player of the Year may surprise you. We then go into our main topic of goal setting for New Year's resolutions. With Anthony's new plan of themes setting of the year. 0:00 - Intro / Happy New Year 07:50 - IBJJF updates stall...

On episode 95 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate the end of the year 2023 by having a few special guests on the show to see who can come up with a business plan for the worst Judo Dojo in America. We also talk about Juans experience and Injury at the Winter Nationals. 0:00 - Intro / Juan's experience and injury at Winter Nationals 21:45 - Worst Dojo in America ---------------------------------------...

On episode 94 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's late thanksgiving trip, the Tokyo Grand Slam, and about a reddit discussion thread about a BJJ club banning judo techniques. 0:00 - Intro 15:40 - Anthony's visit to east coast 27:00 - Tokyo Grand Slam 43:40 - Banning techniques at your dojo------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:...

On episode 93 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the IJF 2023 Casablanca Referee Seminar and the controversial call at the U.S. Dallas Open 0:00 - Intro / Listener comments from last episode 19:32 - PFL purchase of Bellator goes through, it's future plans and judokas PFL fights last week 44:48 - Controversial call at Dallas Open 57:22 - 2023 IJF Refreee Seminar Casablanca review of whats new ---------...

On episode 92 of Tatami Talk, we discuss burnout and whether spending all that time at the dojo teaching and training is worth it. 0:00 - Intro / Oxygen canisters 06:15 - Nanka Winter Nationals / Veterans World Championships in Tokyo 19:45 - Intermountain West Judo Championships 22:26 - Burnout from training 49:52 - Instructor burnout 01:05:40 - Opportunity costs / Valuing life and time ----------...

On episode 91 of Tatami Talk, Anthony returns from Japan, and we discuss Juan's experience at the USJF Nationals. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony returns from Japan 08:30 - Listener questions / clarifications on previous episodes / Judo news 25:30 - USJF National Championships and Juan's experience competing in it ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us...

On episode 90 of Tatami Talk, We talk about injuries, training through injuries and whether it's a good idea. 0:00 - Intro / Anthony's plans in Japan 21:40 - Safety first and preventing further injury, and focusing on rehab and recovery 31:43 - do what you can (safely) and keep showing up 38:43 - You should probably see a physical therapist 43:08 - What Anthony did when he had bad insuranc...

On episode 89 of Tatami Talk, we congratulate a friend of the show Liana Mutia for representing the US and taking third place at the Azerbaijan IBSA Grand Prix. We are very proud of her and what she's doing on the mat internationally. We also want to give a shout out and congratulations to the San Jose Open. For having over 800 people sign up for their tournament. A really great accomplishment...

On episode 88 of Tatami Talk. We talk about workouts and exercises that might actually be bad for you. Things that were thought to help strengthen your body, but might actually destroy it. On episode 88 of Tatami Talk. We talk about workouts and exercises that might actually be bad for you. Things that were thought to help strengthen your body, but might actually destroy it. * Intro / Anthony goes...

On episode 87 of Tatami Talk. We discuss the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and their plans to hold a US Nationals this upcoming October in San Francisco. We then go into discussing the new film "Tatami" and Hollywood Judo Dojo's involvement in it with Sensei Philippe training the lead actresses in Judo and choreographing the Judo matches for the movie. The main topic of this e...

On episode 86 of Tatami Talk. We talk to special guest Jonah Ewell, owner and head instructor of 510 Judo about starting and growing his dojo, and about running his first tournament. * Intro [0:00] * Interview with Jonah Ewell [04:34] * Starting the dojo [20:45] * Instructors not charging enough in America a problem? [46:40] * Charging for belt tests and developing a curriculum [59:45] * Rebuildin...