Tatami Talk

In episode 36 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We are revisiting the topic of testing for promotions in Judo. Since  most people can't compete as much as they want to and used to, because  of the pandemic. Some instructors are having to change the way they promote their students. What should students be tested on at what rank?  How should you test your students? How much of a p...

In episode 35 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about our  personal experiences with supplemental strength and conditioning  training for Judo. ------------------------------------------- Tactical Barbell: http://www.tacticalbarbell.com/ Tabata Method: https://jps.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s12576-019-00676-7 Starting Strength: https://www.athlegan.com/starting-streng...

In episode 34 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We discuss starting  judo at an older age, how you should come in with goals and set  realistic expectations to help you succeed and staying safe.    Intro [0:00]   How old is too old to start Judo? [03:02]   Training in your 40's  [18:30]    Training in your 50's [22:56]    Training in your...

In episode 33 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We have a quick recap on our thoughts after the last day of the Tokyo Olympics, our experience after attending a USJA coaching clinic, and we talk about the mental aspects of Judo. What we do to mentally prepare for competition and our thoughts on mental health in martial arts. Intro [0:00] USJA Coaching Clinic [08:13] Tokyo Olympics Recap [34:11...

In episode 32 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about how we're watching Judo at the Tokyo Olympics  this year. The frustration of being in America and wanting to watch  Judo and other martial arts at the Olympics and not being able to  easily. How we are watching and in what ways we are using to watch the  games. We discussed the first two days of Judo at the Tokyo...

In episode 31 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about the history of Judo in the Olympic games. As well as other martial arts in the Olympic. The process and chances of new martial arts like Sambo, BJJ, Muay Thai and Kickboxing becoming Olympic sports. Then we discussed the tragic event in Taiwan regarding a Judo instructor and the passing of a young student. We discuss and answer a li...

In episode 30 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We welcome back Richard Contreras who we interviewed in episode 10+11 of Tatami Talk.  Richard shares with us his experience with grappling as a gay man, and  we discuss LGBTQ in the judo community. Intro [0:00] Wrestling in high school [03:08] What it means to be open, and misconceptions [06:55] Discussion on gym culture [17:17] Juan a...

In episode 29 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about the Judo World Championships 2021 taking place in Hungary. We discuss some highlight matches we liked and the great improvement in the production quality of the tournament live stream. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonyth...

In episode 28 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk more about our dojo's reopening with the addition of an adults beginners class, a  first for our dojo and uncommon for non profit dojos in the US. Our thoughts on how we can improve on teaching beginners. We discuss different teaching methods and learning models from a thread we found on the BJJ subreddit where a beginner r...

In episode 27 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We catch up with  some Judo in MMA. We talk about Kayla Harrison's last fight and two  other Judokas in MMA, Kevin Jousset and Andrea "KGB" Lee during the UFC  262 event. Then we talk about our Judo dojo's reopening. And a beginner  question we get a lot. Do I have to get a Judo Gi or can I wear my BJJ  GI? Why you need a...

In episode 26 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We interview Taybren Lee and Mike Verdugo about their new police Judo program they have developed. The Police, Professionals and PAL (P3) program is a joint effort between USA Judo and the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues (National PAL). The program is aimed at better preparing police officers on duty to handle stressful...

This episode of the Tatami Talk is kind of a special one for us. It's our one year anniversary episode. It's episode 25 and that means Anthony and Juan have been doing this podcast for one year now. We start the show by talking about the past year, our goals and plans for the future. The second half of the show we talk about a question that we get a lot, what are the forbidden/banned techniques in...

In episode 24 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, we talk about the passing of two influential Judo players. 10th Dan Hal Sharp, and 9th Dan Toshihiko Koga. We reflect on their life and careers in Judo. We also talk about the Kani Basami disqualification this past week at the Antalya Grand Prix in Turkey, and about the up and coming Judo MMA fighter Kana Watanabe. -------------------------------...

In episode 23 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, We talk with special guest Beverly Baker founder and creator of Asphalt Anthropology and Street Smart Self Defense. We discuss her martial art background, how and why she got into Judo. We talk about what is Street Smart Self Defense and the differences between self defense training and martial art training. As well as how to find a good self def...

In episode 22 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, we have a casual chat with Canadian American Judoka Kristian Tyler about Judo in America and Canada. The differences in techniques training, class structure and belt rank qualifications. We also talk about other grappling styles like Sambo, Catch Wrestling, Wrestling and BJJ. As well as a side conversation about sumo wrestling. Why Judo? [6:20] G...

In episode 21 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about the  upcoming Tokyo Olympics in July, how exciting we are for them, and how the IJF is going to hold the the World Championship about a month later in September from Brussels. Will anyone that places at the Olympics go a  mount after the Olympics? We also talk about the IJF World Master's Tournament from last month out of...

In episode 20 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony,  we chat with former   Team USA / Olympic alternate Carrie Chandler. We discuss her Judo  career and transitioning from being an international Judo competitor to  becoming the manager of a team USA Judo member and two time Olympian  Nick Delpopolo. We discuss her approach and thoughts on fund raising,  her exper...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 19 of Tatami Talk, this week we  discuss the American Judo Development Model (AJDM). With some of the  people who helped develop it. With special guest Larry Tsutsui from USJF, Chima Singh from USJA and Brian Olson from USA Judo. We will talk  about how t...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 18 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, We talk a bit about  the past two submission Underground shows and the former Olympic gold  medalist Satoshi Ishii's performance in them. Then we go into a viewers  question about nogi Judo. How effective is it? Ho...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 17 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, They discuss the Abe  Vs Maruyama Judo match to decide the Japanese representative at the  2021 Tokyo Olympics at 66 kg. We also talk about the Kayla Harrison's  canceled Titan FC fight. As well as the former Olymp...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 16 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk a little bit more in  depth about the new American Judo System by Jimmy Pedro and Travis  Stevens. What they have put out so far on YouTube, Instagram and  Facebook. As well as what they are offering on their websi...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 15 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan chat with Raul Ramirez of Catch Wrestling Alliance. We talk about the history of catch wrestling, what is catch wrestling, and it's influence. Catch Wrestling vs other wrestling styles [6:56] History of Catch Wrestling and Catch Wrest...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 14 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk about Khabib's fight  in UFC and his retirement from MMA. We talk about the Hungary Judo  Grand slam and the Kodokan Cup, and the American Judo System being  announced by Jimmy Pedro on his 50th birthday. Anthony r...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 13 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk about their  experiences with competing in tournaments in the US, and what they think  are things that could be done to improve the experience and help them  grow. What do you guys think? Leave a comment or email u...

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify In episode 12 of Tatami Talk, Anthony takes the American Judo Development Model (AJDM) course and shares his thoughts with Juan. Juan and Anthony also talks about Judo in MMA. Does Judo work in MMA? Why don't we see judo in MMA? or are we just not recognizing it? Note: small corre...