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Tatami Talk

Juan and Anthony

A Judo podcast for Judo players by two Judo players

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Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 129: Alternative Ways to...

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2025/04/18

On episode 129 of Tatami Talk, we discuss other fun (and maybe not so great) ways to divide up your classes in your Judo club. Juan makes his case for "Casual Judo" and Anthony makes his case for a risk based model.0:00 Intro / Alternative Ways to divide classes21:22 How Juan would structure the classes24:51 Anthony's risk based classes34:27 How Anthony would divide up a youth program45:30 Nogi judo and judo for MMA------------------------------------------- Things mentioned in this

00:48:14

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 128: Dojo Culture

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2025/04/04

On episode 128 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Dojo culture and how most people don't actually consciously think about it or actively try to mold or contribute to their dojos culture.0:00 Intro / Hollywood, Sawtelle, Goltz scrimmage07:05 Dojo Culture21:13 Diversity and socio-economics27:51 Anthony' and Juan's experiences with other martial arts cultures34:11 Lead generation41:11 Safety Culture------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:

01:29:57

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 127: Seminars and...

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2025/03/21

On episode 127 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our controversial opinions on seminars and purchasing instructionals.0:00 Intro / Updates15:45 Seminars30:37 Video recording / retaining the knowledge32:56 Positive experiences with seminars, setting expectations51:58 Buying Instructionals01:02:55 Watching what you want to see versus what you need to see.01:09:11 Long term visits to dojos and paying for privates------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:

01:03:08

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 126: Uchikomi, Discussing...

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2025/03/07

On episode 126 of Tatami Talk, Juan tells us about his trip to Japan, and we finally give our thoughts on HanpanTV's video "The Lies Behind Judo Basics" and all the online discourse surrounding it.0:00 Juan's back, his trip in Japan14:36 hanpanTV and their uchimata video26:10 why we think people are upset31:06 California Chainsaw massacre34:15 prescribing beginners the most "optimized" throws for their body type, other hanpanTV videos37:48 Anthony's disappointment on

01:09:12

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 125: Paris and Baku Grand...

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2025/02/21

On episode 125 of Tatami Talk, we talk about how the new rules have affected Paris and Baku Grand Slam. We also reflect on Maruyama's retirement.0:00 Intro / Juan in Tokyo / Anthony injured again17:05 Listener comment on nomad wrestling episode25:26 Maruyama is retiring29:28 Baku and Paris Grandslam, Yuko40:35 Newaza------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

01:07:43

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 124: Kids Class Discussion

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2025/02/07

On episode 124 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on kids class and our own kids program. ------------------------------------------- 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.com/anthonythrows Check out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas:

00:48:20

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 123: Opening for USA Judo...

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2025/01/24

On episode 123 of Tatami Talk, we discuss Robert Eriksson leaving his position as the USA Judo National Resident Team Head Coach. We also talk about USA Judo replacing Keith Bryant with Corinne Shigemoto as CEO. 0:00 - Intro / Los Angeles Fires 11:00 - Robert Eriksson leaving USA Judo 35:18 - Corinne Shigemoto as new USA Judo CEO 45:32 - Substack feedback ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk

00:59:41

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 122: Nomad Wrestling,...

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2025/01/10

On episode 122 of Tatami Talk, we open up talking about fan reaction from our last episode about the new IJF rules. During the holidays Anthony sent Juan a video of a new grappling promotion in Kazakhstan called “Nomad grappling”. After watching this new promotion. We decided it would be fun to come up with our own grappling federation “Tatami Talk Grappling” and discuss. How we would run it and what rules we would apply to our own event. Nomad Wrestling:

02:37:14

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 121: End of year 2024...

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2024/12/27

On episode 121 of Tatami Talk, we welcome a returning guest Dave Roman from the Judo Chop Suey podcast. We talk about how our year went and dive straight into breaking down all the rule changes and how they were presented at the Istanbul IJF Referee Seminar.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Leg grab discussion13:00 Dave's year in Judo and getting promoted to BJJ purple belt38:35 Juans year of Judo41:23 Anthonys year of Judo, unsafe series and how people don't take head

00:26:40

Preliminary IJF 2025 rules discussion

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2024/12/14

We discuss the preliminary IJF rules that were announced today.

00:45:49

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 120: Hitting 1000...

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2024/12/13

On episode 120 of Tatami Talk, we recap our experiences at the 2024 Winter Nationals. We also celebrate the YouTube channel hitting 1000 subscribers. We recap the unsafe series video and what's coming next. Link to the substack post mentioned in this episode https://tatamitalk.substack.com/p/internal-vs-external-focus-of-attention ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / Winter national recap 20:10 Hitting 1000 subscribers, recapping the unsafe series short videos 34:30

00:53:01

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 119: Veterans World...

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2024/11/29

On episode 119 of Tatami Talk, we talk to members of Hollywood Judo thatcompeted and coached at the Veterans World Championships in Las Vegas.------------------------------------------- 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.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas:

00:54:25

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 118: Reviewing SSOF...

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2024/11/15

On episode 118 of Tatami Talk, Anthony reviews the Dutch Olympic Strength and Conditioning program after testing it for over 6 months. The program was discussed with James Lacey from sweet science of fighting podcast back in Episode 102. ------------------------------------------- Links discussed in this episode Episode 102 interview with James Delacey: https://youtu.be/2ak1CaU0Aiw Sign up for winter nationals: https://usajudo.smoothcomp.com/en/event/17873 SSOF Cas De Wit Interview 1:

00:48:24

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 117: Not another leg grab...

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2024/11/01

On episode 117 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the Judo news sweeping the world. With the Japanese Judo Federation allowing leg grabbing the All Japan Championships, and the rumor of the IJF possibly bringing back leg grabs.------------------------------------------- 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.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert:

01:59:52

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 116: Swedish Adults...

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2024/10/18

On episode 116 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Rikard Almlöf, a 5th dan Judo instructor from Spif Judo (Stockholm Police Judo club) out of Stockholm Sweden. Rikard is a firefighter by trade and we talk to him about the Adult Beginners Judo Program he created that has been adopted by the Swedish Judo Federation.Check out Rikard's Youtube channel: @rikardalmlof You can also contact him via email: rikard.almlof.spifjudoATgmailDOTcom ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro /

01:09:18

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 115: Growth in demand for...

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2024/10/04

On episode 115 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the growth in popularity of no gi judo and Juan's no gi judo seminar.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / News and Updates15:35 No Gi Judo getting more popular, Juan's no gi judo seminars 56:10 How would no gi judo tournaments work? ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony:

02:32:20

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 114: USA Judo Elections...

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2024/09/20

On episode 114 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Matthew Parker who is currently Running for USA Judo's At-Large Director board position. Matthew is a former USA national team member and the current Chair of the USA Judo Athlete Advisory Committee. We talk about issues with USA Judo, what can be done and why these board positions and elections matter for even the average recreational Judoka. Follow Matthew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcrayusa/ Matthews Email:

01:16:50

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 113: Revisiting Starting...

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2024/09/06

On episode 113 of Tatami Talk, we revisit the topic of starting Judo at an older age from episode 34. With the growth of our dojo we have more diverse beginners starting Judo, we talk about whether our thoughts have changed and lessons learned------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro, Responding to comments and feedback from last episode on ecological approach to Judo 06:35 Paris Paralympics / Cadet World Championships09:28 Short Videos / Not playing the YouTube algorithm game17:52

03:24:23

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 112: Judo Pedagogy with...

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2024/08/23

On episode 112 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Chris Round about his approachto Judo Pedagogy and the ecological approach to judo. We talk about our separate experiences at the California State Games and Bay Area Judo championships. We also talk about our thoughts on peacocks coverage of Judo in the U.S. Follow Chris on Instagram: @chris__circle Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs): https://www.martialartsforsocialgood.org -------------------------------------------

01:07:37

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 111: 2024 Paris Olympics...

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2024/08/09

On episode 111 of Tatami Talk, we are joined by the head of Hollywood Judo dojo, former member of the Swedish national team and 6th Dan in Judo sensei Philippe Morotti. Sensei Philippe is on this episode of Tatami Talk to give his expert opinion on the recent 2024 Paris Olympics Judo tournament. We talk about some of the controversies, favorite matches, and our expectations and thoughts of the rules. ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on

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