Everything Judo and some musings about life with Shintaro Higashi and his trusty sidekick Peter Yu.
215 episodes transcribedThe Judo community lives in the comment section! If you're doing an Uchi Mata and you hit that far leg it's actually Hane Goshi....and you'...
Ouchi Gari is possibly the most ubiquitous and frequently used grappling technique. Why is it so popular, and how can we really take advantage of its...
When most people talk about their Judo game, they tend to focus on their favorite techniques and maybe favorite combinations around them. But Judo is...
Judo with its high amplitude throws is known to be one of the more dangerous grappling arts out there. Are there any "safe" Judo throws then...
Judo is one of the most technical and physical sports out there, but you can't win all your Judo matches with your physical prowess and techniques...
You are a dedicated Judoka that loves everything about Judo. You train hard at your local dojo even though the facility is not great and there are not...
Tai Otoshi is one of those throws that many want to learn, but is deceptively difficult to master. What makes it so popular, yet so difficult to maste...
Shintaro sits down with Jessa Khan, the gold medalist at the IBJJF World Championship 2023. They talk about her BJJ journey, and her upcoming fight wi...
Shintaro recently went to Big Bear City, CA to give a seminar at a BJJ school. In this episode, he shares his experience with Greg, especially around...
Traditionally, Judo training relied almost exclusively on uchikomi, repetition training of throws, and randori, free sparring. Does this paradigm stil...
You can't always get that picture-perfect ippon throw, so it is important to know how to "finish" the throw. What does it mean to finish...
Ever wonder who was behind all of the high-quality YouTube videos on Shintaro's channel? In this episode, you get to hear Greg discuss with Shinta...
In this special episode, Shintaro's cousin Eugene sits down to share his expertise as a doctor of physical therapy. He shares tips on prehab, inju...
Judo places a huge emphasis on competition, but is competition for everyone? It wouldn't be an overstatement to say every Judoka has asked the que...
Judo is known for its physicality, but can it also be a "thinking" game? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss this "thinking&quo...
The American wrestling system is known to consistently produce quality grapplers. What's the reason behind its success, and what can Judo learn fr...
Tammi Musumeci is one of the most decorated BJJ competitors with multiple World Championship wins under her belt. In this episode, Tammi talks about h...
When you train Judo, it's inevitable to encounter different body types. Some of your training partners may be tall and lanky, while others may be...
The primary purpose of the belt system in Judo is to help beginners with their progress. Does the current belt system in Judo, especially in America,...
