Everything Judo and some musings about life with Shintaro Higashi and his trusty sidekick Peter Yu.
215 episodes transcribedThis is a fun (maybe controversial even?) one: dating in the dojo! Is it OK, or should you avoid it at all costs? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter...
Rubber bands, jump ropes, dummies, etc... There are a myriad of training equipments for Judo and BJJ, almost too many! Do they really work, or are the...
Many people listen to the Shintaro Higashi Show while heading to the dojo, driving, taking the bus or train, biking and walking. In this solo episode,...
Shintaro teaches many different Judo techniques in and out of class, but what is his favorite, or tokui waza? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter disc...
Osoto Gari is an elusive throw, almost paradoxical, in the sense that it is oftentimes one of the first throws you learn as a Judoka, but it is one of...
Many people participate in sports to lose weight and get in better shape, and Judo is no exception. As a result, it's worth taking a close and honest...
When you first learn a new skill like Judo, you're bound to make mistakes. Being cognizant of this and addressing it appropriately can really accelera...
Tomoe Nage is a unique throw where you throw yourself on your back in order to generate the momentum to throw your partner. It is a versatile and usef...
Peter visited New York City for 10 days a couple of weeks ago! His trip was filled with friends and family time and, of course, Judo. In this episode,...
Take-down-focused grappling arts like Judo and wrestling put a huge emphasis on grip fighting (or hand fighting), but BJJ tends to focus less on it. W...
Weight training is one of the most popular supplemental exercises to grappling. It is also one of Shintaro's biggest hobbies. In this episode, Shintar...
Most of us are hobbyists, and often look at world-class champions for inspiration. As a result, champions are often mystified and it's hard to discern...
Judo and other grappling sports are tough on the body, and injuries are, unfortunately, almost inevitable. As a result, it's not only important to pre...
In this solo episode, Peter talks about how he started his martial art journey, where he is right now in it, and what he is looking forward to in the...
Shintaro recently went to Las Vegas, NV and Fargo, ND to host Judo seminars. In this episode, he shares his experience with Peter. Please support us o...
Most people are exposed to Judo as a sport via international tournaments like the Olympics. The techniques used in those settings are often hyper opti...
Competitions are an important part of Judo as well as other grappling arts as they provide an opportunity to stress-test your skills against other pra...
