Everything Judo and some musings about life with Shintaro Higashi and his trusty sidekick Peter Yu.
242 episodes transcribedJudo 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...
This 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...
