Everything Judo and some musings about life with Shintaro Higashi and his trusty sidekick Peter Yu.
215 episodes transcribedCompetitions are a big part of many grappling sports including Judo, BJJ and wrestling. What'd be the best way to prepare for them? In this episode, S...
Judo is one of the most popular sports in the world practiced in over 200 countries. If you go to a Judo tournament in Judo powerhouses like Japan and...
Traditionally, Judo classes have been quite simple: warm-up, uchi-komi then randori. But recently, we see many different class formats thanks to the i...
Every Judoka at one point or another goes through a phase where he/she wants to master Uchimata. It is one of the most popular throws know for its ver...
All the techniques in Judo, and other sports for that matter, have small details that are super important for their successful execution. Shintaro cal...
Rule changes are some of the most popular and controversial topics among Judokas, and they've been covered quite a bit in the podcast. How about this...
Let's face it, the vast majority of us cannot even practice Judo a few hours a week, let alone full-time. You may have a busy day job; you may have fa...
Drop seoi nage is one of the most popular and spectacular throws in Judo. Despite its popularity, it's one of the hardest throws to master. Why is it...
Adult white belts often are the butt of the joke in certain Judo and BJJ circles, but they form the foundation of the sports. How important are adult...
One of the most important aspects of running a dojo that frequently gets overlooked is how to manage parents of kids at your dojo. They come in all ki...
Explosiveness is a key athletic ability in a lot of sports, and Judo is no exception. How important is explosiveness in Judo exactly? Is there a way t...
Peter, a longtime Judoka, has been doing BJJ almost exclusively for the past year, and he has made some interesting observations about it. Now, he wan...
Judo can be a frustrating sport, and Judokas often become frustrated with their lack of progress, but it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode,...
It's not an understatement to say the black belt is one of the most coveted honors in many of the modern martial arts including Judo. It carries so mu...
Shintaro is back and we're back in business! In this come-back episode, we go on a deeper dive on a recurring theme on this podcast-- contextual grapp...
As many of you know, it's been a crazy few weeks for Shintaro, but thanks to your support, Shintaro is doing much better. In this episode, Shintaro gi...
When you start out in Judo, or any activities for that matter, consistency is key. However, people often have trouble staying consistent. They may sta...
You might have noticed that Shintaro hasn't been posting videos and reels lately. You might have even messaged him to see if he's doing OK. In this ep...
Using your opponent's action and reaction to your advantage is one of the key concepts of Judo. In order to do so, you need to be able to "read" your...
