Judo Chop Suey Podcast

The International Judo Federation World Judo Tour is back! Judo Dave is also back to discuss the results of the Grand Slam Hungary and how COVID-19 impacted that tournament. Judo Dave also dishes his thoughts on the American Judo System put out by Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens. This episode will also cover two positive stories related to USA Judo plus a message from the President of the European Judo Union. Jimmy Pedro announces the American Judo System on his 50th Birthday. [00:58] USA...

Ajax Tadehara joins the show one more time to continue the conversation on his career and what's next for him in his retirement. We also discuss the American Judo Development Model. News on Teddy Riner [02:15]. Budapest Grand Slam [8:43]. Interview with Ajax Tadehara Part 3 [10:28]. The After Party [01:01:24]. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast...

Ajax Tadehara joins the show to continue the conversation on his career, his experiences on the IJF World Tour, and fighting Teddy Riner. The IJF cancels one of the tour's premiere events. Tokyo Grand Slam Cancelled [01:09] Interview with Ajax Tadehara Part II [06:55] The After Party [01:08:42] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast Podcast is also...

Ajax Tadehara of Team USA joins the show to talk about his career, how an athlete rises through the ranks, and his experiences on the World Judo Tour. Ajax also talks about his upbringing in Judo and some of the challenges he faced while pursuing his Olympic dream as a member of Team USA. Judo Dave also talks about the restart of the IJF World Judo Tour during the global pandemic. Judo is back! [0:34] Home sub-floor project. [08:52] Home training due to COVID-19 and more IJF discussion....

The American Judo Alliance recently published their American Judo Development Model and Judo Dave breaks down some of the key areas of this new plan. Plus, more discussion on COVID-19 and training Judo. Judo training for the rest of 2020. [01:57] Thoughts on the American Judo Development Model. [12:28] Please support the podcast by supporting my sponsors. Better Help URMySunshineBoutique Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook:...

The President of the International Judo Federation releases a statement on the World Tour and COVID-19. The Kodokan and the IJF have started a YouTube channel where they are releasing Judo videos one at a time and they will cover the entire Judo syllabus. Plus, In Memoriam: Ilona Lucassen. Statement by Marius Vizer [02:22]. Kodokan YouTube Channel [12:58]. Best Judoka for each Olympic cycle [21:42]. In Memoriam: Ilona Lucassen [33:14]. The After Party [39:43]. Please support the podcast by...

Taybren Lee is back for the final part of our conversation where we discuss COVID-19 and we continue our discussion on Judo in Los Angeles. Plus, some thoughts on Travis Stevens' Live Q&A sessions. Thoughts on Travis Stevens, COVID-19 Round Table, and Jimmy Pedro discussions on YouTube. [2:00] Taybren Lee Interview Part 3. [17:01] Clubs opening up after COVID and thoughts on yoga. [40:40] The After Party [47:31] Please support the podcast by supporting my sponsors. Better Help...

Taybren Lee is back for part two of our conversation. In part two we discuss the idea of recruiting better athletes to represent Team USA, getting more coaches into Judo, leg grabs, and marketing to adults. Judo Dave also discusses concerns on going back to the club in a world where we are still dealing with a pandemic. Conversation with Taybren Lee Part Two [10:39] Discusson on my concern for Judo and BJJ's future due to the global pandemic. [41:00] Chris Round's article: A Plan to...

Grip Like A World Champion 2.0 (GLAWC) is an instructional video put out by Judo Fanatics which details gripping strategy in competitive Judo. Judo Dave does a review of GLAWC and gives his overall opinion on the video. Tabren Lee, a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, joins the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to talk about his involvement in his local Police Activities League (PAL) and his involvement with USA Judo's Homegrown Pilot Judo Program. This is part one of a three part...

The coronavirus and how it is impacting Judo with regards to International Judo Federation, competition, and the small business owners who are running clubs. Timo Cavelius, a member of the German National Team, gives an interview about being an openly gay athlete. Plus, some thoughts on a new Android and iPhone app called Judokai. Lastly, the passing of Yukimitsu Kano who was the grandson of Jigoro Kano. Plus, the Afterparty... COVID-19 and Judo. [00:49] The passing of Yukimitsu Kano....

The Judo Chop Suey Podcast has a new partnership with Age of Radio and Judo Dave is very excited about this new partnership! Paris Grand Slam and Dusseldorf Grand Slam results, including thoughts on Teddy Riner. Judo Dave will be traveling to the Big Apple again (coronavirus be damned) to be a guest at the New York Open. The All Japan Judo Federation made an announcement on who will be representing the host nation at the Tokyo Olympics. Plus, the After Party segment at the end of the...

The Tel Aviv Grand Prix kicks off the new year for the IJF World Tour. Judo Dave discusses his thoughts on the tournament as well as his thoughts on the New Year's Message put out by the Kodokan. Plus, letters from Donn Draeger written to Robert W. Smith which cover his changing opinions on Judo over the course of 15 years. There is also a new segment called The After Party which will be at the very end of the podcast where Judo Dave rants on a variety of things not related to Judo. Grappz...

Judo Dave rings in the New Year with a new episode where femininity in Judo is discussed. The idea for this topic came from an interesting blog post written on The Gentle Tempest blog. The article can be read here: https://roseyhorse12.wixsite.com/mysite/post/the-gentle-tempest-femininity-in-martial-arts. An outline of the show topics can be found below: Three year anniversary. [06:29] Amazon Prime for content creators. Anyone can do it! [10:23] Russia banned from the Olympics for doping....

Neil and Niki Adams’ recent comments on their podcast shows the great divide between the IJF and traditional Judo enthusiasts. Judo Dave has thoughts on that, leg grabs in Judo, parting thoughts on JudoCon 2019, and an update on Saeid Mollaei’s refugee status. You will not need to listen to Neil Adams’ podcast first before this episode but I highly encourage everyone to support Neil’s work and his podcast. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings:...

USA Judo starts a "Homegrown" program in Los Angeles and in response, Hayward Nishioka excoriates USA Judo in a white paper published on Nanka Judo's web site. Is he right? I offer my thoughts on the story. Plus, JudoCon is around the corner! The story on USA Judo's new "Homegrown" program: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Features/2019/October/14/Pilot-Program-Begins-in-LA The white paper written by Hayward Nishioka can be read here:...

Judo Joe joins the show to discuss BJJ, training as a middle aged student, the process of learning and improving, and why there is a high attrition rate at blue belt for BJJ. Judo Dave breaks down the misconceptions and bad arguments commonly hurled against BJJ. Promotion night at the club. [02:19] In Memoriam: Edwin Maley. [18:39] Judo Joe Returns. [20:50] BJJ Blue Belt and what does the process look like for the next promotion. [22:57] Attrition issue in BJJ. [36:50] Picking and choosing...

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Thoughts on the World Judo Championships, Marius Vizer Q&A, and discussion on the biggest story coming out of the World Judo Championships. Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast Want to buy CBD to help with pain management? Want to support the podcast? You can do both by ordering your CBD products by using the following referral link:...

The World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan start on August 25th and Judo Dave provides news and opinions leading up to Judo's largest annual event. New partnership between Reuters and the IJF. [01:19] Athletes switching nations ahead of World Judo Championships. [04:22] Teddy Riner will not be at the World Judo Championships. [11:20] South Korea will be missing two of its star competitors. [14:11] Marius Vizer will have two Twitter Q&A sessions. [16:26] Listener Reaction. [18:03] I'm going...

Teddy Riner made his return to the IJF World Tour with an impressive performance at the inagural Montreal Grand Prix. Updated news regarding the issue between Israel, Iran, and the International Judo Federation. The President of the IJF Marius Vizer holds another Twitter Q&A to answer your questions about leg grabs (among other things). A preview of the Zagreb Grand Prix and lastly, the world of Judo suffered a tremendous and shocking loss. The return of Teddy Riner [08:14]. Thoughts on the...