Tatami Talk

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...

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...

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: ⁨@student1st⁩ Cole's New Judo Club Student 1st: Gym 4m...

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: Learning vs Performance: An integrative Review...

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...

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...

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?...

On episode 140 of Tatami Talk, we discuss survivorship bias. Things mentioned in this episode ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 07:03 Listener question on blue judogi 15:33 Why we don't do reaction...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On episode 133 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Kayla Harrison becoming the UFC Champion. We answer a listener question and we discuss how we sometimes need to be more selfish in training. 0:00 Intro / Kayla Harrison is...

On episode 132 of Tatami Talk, we have two very special guests. We welcome back friend of the channel Dave from the “Judo Chop Suey” podcast and a first time guest DrSeoiNage (Aaron) who has been known for posting his...

On episode 131 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on the All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup. 0:00 Intro / GSO 2025 25:11 All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup...

On episode 130 of Tatami Talk, we discuss how we would change newaza training. 0:00 Intro / Updates 30:35 How we would change judo newaza training 42:10 IJF Judo newaza 1:05:54 Non IJF Judo newaza...

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...

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...

On episode 127 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our controversial opinions on seminars and purchasing instructionals. 0:00 Intro / Updates 15:45 Seminars 30:37 Video recording / retaining the knowledge 32:56 Positive...

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...

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 episode 124 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on kids class and our own kids program. ------------------------------------------- Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: Juan: Anthony: Check out...

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...