Tatami Talk

On episode 85 of Tatami Talk. We talk about how to develop your own judo development plan and use deliberate practice. * Intro / USJA National team [0:00] * USJF Nationals [28:17] * IJF Masters [37:13] * Developing your judo development plan [43:37] * Learning from doing things the wrong way on purpose [59:21] * Exploration in Randori [01:04:31] * Grips might be the problem, not the throw [01:09:3...

On episode 84 of Tatami Talk. The former Olympic champion Satoshi Ishii returns to the PFL heavyweight. He won't be in the PFL heavyweight tournament though, ne will be a PFL showcase fighter in the heavyweight division. Ronda Rousey's possibly returning to MMA. With her WWE contract expiring soon and have a hard out at the end of it. Is it possible she could be making a return to the octa...

On episode 83 of Tatami Talk. We talk about two great upcoming local California Judo tournaments happening this weekend. In Northern California we have the Bay Area Judo Championships. And in Southern California we have the California State Games. Two great tournaments both happening this weekend. We then go into an interesting topic in grappling. What is the etiquette of videotaping sparring matc...

On episode 82 of Tatami Talk. We open up congratulating Anthony on getting his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt. We get his thoughts on reaching a color belt rank and what his goals are in the future in BJJ. Then we talk about the European Judo Union putting out their referee exam online for the public to take. Anthony gives us his thoughts and experience taking the test and how he did on it. We end...

On episode 81 of Tatami Talk. We discuss the double gold medal awarded to Tasoev and Riner following the world championship controversy. We talk about the recent Nanka Late Spring tournament and Anthony's apology for contesting a call. And we share our thoughts on the new hit Netflix sumo drama series, "Sanctuary". Would a similar show for Judo help grow Judo's popularity in the...

On episode 80 of Tatami Talk. We talk to Anthony about his trip to Ireland. We see if he got any training done well he was out there. We also answer a few of your viewer and listener questions and comments from our last episode. On the ecological approach to skill acquisition. Then we talk about what happened to Judo verse and relaunch of Judo TV for the world championships. And talk a little bit...

On episode 79 of Tatami Talk. We continue our discussion from last episode (episode 78) about Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition. * Intro / Hollywood Judo Dojos new YouTube channel [0:00] * Wrapping up ukemi discussion from last episode [07:58] * Appeal to authority [09:05] * "But the Japanese do it!" / Instructional videos [14:43] * Gamification, Constraints, "Rules dictate b...

On episode 78 of Tatami Talk. We welcome special guest and friend of the show Kristian back. In a special two-part episode. To discuss a relatively new field of study for motor learning and skill acquisition. The "Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition". As we discuss the pros and cons to this new way of teaching sports. How can we adopt and use this new way of teaching in Judo? And is...

Correction on this episode, we mentioned Ireland, but it should be Northern Ireland which is part of the UK. On episode 77 of Tatami Talk. We start off talking about the American Judo Systems upcoming tournament on June 4th named "SUMMER SLAM". How this tournament is for USA Judo points, as well as the interesting prizes for the youth division and senior elite division. Then we go into s...

On episode 76 of Tatami Talk. We open up with an update on the separation of USA Judo, USJA and USJF agreement. With one tournament going forward as a USA Judo tournament but inviting USJA and USJF members to participate. Upon signing a participation release. Then go on to a hot button topic of a move practiced in BJJ and is it dangerous. The moving question is the Leo Vieira back take. Some of yo...

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of our podcast, USA Judo, USJF and USJA decided to end the American judo alliance agreement. We talk about how things have gone and what we have done the past 3 years with this Judo podcast. Not missing a single episode the past 3 years and putting out fun content for our fans every two weeks. What an interesting ride it's been the past 3 years to episode 75. A...

In episode 74 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about the  UFC 285 fight between Tabatha Ricci and Jessica Penne. With Tabatha  Ricci using her underrated Judo skills to get the win over the BJJ black  belt Jessica Penne. We then go into talking about the One Championship  grappling match at One Fight Night 7. Between Danielle Kelly a BJJ black  belt and Ayaka...

In episode 73 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We start off first  talking about the biting incident that happened at the Paris Grand Slam.  In the first round of the -52 kg category. A Kazakhstani judo player  bit a Belgium judo player on the calf well trying to escape an armbar.  We then go into the -57kg finals in Tel Aviv. With an all Canadian  final. Where Klimka...

In episode 72 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony.   In this episode of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We start off  talking about the new year IJF tournament circuit starting. With  Portugal holding the first tournament of the year. And the Paris Grand  Slam happened this past weekend. We then go to an interesting court case  of ONE Championship getting sued by...

In episode 71 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We give a big  congratulations to our head instructor at Hollywood Judo Dojo. Sensei  Philippe Morotti on receiving his 6th Dan (red and white belt) from the  USJA. We also talk about Street Fighter putting in their first true Judo  character in the upcoming Street fighter 6. And give our takes on Judo  characters in figh...

In episode 70 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about  Anthony's first BJJ tournament experience back in December. We also  discuss our thoughts and how we approach to setting goals.   -------------------------------------------    Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com      Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk     Juan: @thegr8_juan &...

In episode 69 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. For the last episode  for the year of 2022 we are doing a Judo trivia Episode featuring  special guests Dave Roman from the Judo Chop Suey Podcast and a novice  member from Hollywood Judo Scotty Ryerson. We also talk about our  individual thoughts on the past year and our plans and goals for next  year. ------------------...

In episode 68 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We open up  congratulating two of our past guests Rossy Rascal and Liana Mutia. On  the most recent achievements. Rossy won the PCW UK Cruiserweight  Championship and Liana on winning the IBSA Pan American Championships.  As well as her taking Bronze at the IBSA Judo Worlds. We then give our  thoughts on the Tokyo Grand S...

In Episode 67 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the upcoming announced anime  Mou Ippon! (Ippon Again!) and some of our other favorite Judo media. We  also discuss the results of the latest PFL MMA fight which has two  Judoka's participating.    -------------------------------------------     Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com      Follow us on Inst...

In this Tatami Talk Special Edition Episode with Juan and Anthony. We  talk with Eduardo Medrano about the Blind Judo clinic they are holding  in association with IBSA, Sports and Recreation for the Blind , U.S.  Association of Blind Athletes and Hollywood PAL (Police Athletic  League).   The clinic will be held at 6411 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 on December 3rd...

In Episode 66 of Tatami Talk, In Episode 66 of Tatami Talk, we open up with the IJF moving now doing a  game on Roblox. To try and get a younger audience into Judo through  video games. We then go to the announcement of USA Judo partnering up  with Nikes APS (Athletic Performance Solutions). To sponsor the USA Judo  Senior, Junior, Cadet and Paralympic teams. They will provide...

In Episode 65 of Tatami Talk, we start off talk about the last three  dojo scrimmage we had with Sawtelle and Goltz Judo. We ended up having  some technical difficulties with the live stream. We explain what  happened and what our plans are for the future so it doesn't happen  again. Then we go into the IJF getting into the online game Minecraft.  This past world champions...

In Episode 64 of Tatami Talk, Anthony gives an update on his experience purchasing an IJF NFT. That  was his experience with it so far. His experience opening and activating  it with all the futures. We then go into how the IJF moved the live  stream and replay broadcast of the world championships from YouTube. To  the IJF website only. To watch the world championships you...

In Episode 63 of Tatami Talk, we discuss alternate judo rule sets.  Modification to IJF rules for local tournaments to keep kids, veterans  and novice adults safe. We also talk briefly about Freestyle Judo's  rule set.  - Intro / updates, upcoming Tashkent Judo World Championships 2022 [0:00]   - Fujimat Princess Caribbean Cruise [15:44] - Nevada State Kosen Judo Champions...

In Episode 62 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the Nanka Fall Tournament and the alternate scoring rule  set used for kids, and some unsportsmanlike conduct that has occurred at  the tournament. - Intro / news and updates [0:00]   - Munkhbat's first amateur match in MMA [09:31]   - Sumo primetime [18:41]   - Nevada Kosen Judo tournament / Submission grappling tournament [22:3...