Judo Fanatics 023: Robert Eriksson
Judo Fanatics Podcast
Robert Eriksson has been coaching the Swedish National Judo Team for the last 15 years. In this episode we will learn about Judo in Sweden and hear about their national development model that over the course of 10-15 years led to 2 World Medals in 2021
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Judo Fanatics 022: Shinjiro Sasaki
Judo Fanatics Podcast
Shinjiro Sasaki is a graduate of the Nihon University in Tokyo and the owner of Sasaki Judo in Orlando. We discuss his Judo journey from childhood to becoming a Japanese National Champion and eventually fulfilling one of his dreams to move to the US!
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Judo Fanatics 021: Kosuke Tanaka
Judo Fanatics Podcast
Kosuke Tanaka is the coach of the famed San Jose State University Judo program. He shares his experience of growing up doing Judo in Japan as well as his experience coaching the SJSU judo program under the tutelage of Judo Icon Yosh Uchida!
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Judo Fanatics 020: Hans Van Essen
Judo Fanatics Podcast
In this episode we are joined by Hans van Essen, founder and owner of the world renowned website Judoinside.com. our discussion touches on Judo media coverage around the world along with using statistics and data to tell the story of Judo.
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Judo Fanatics 019: Justin Imagawa
Judo Fanatics Podcast
Justin Imagawa is a Canadian born employee of the Japanese Judo Federation. We will get an inside look into the function of the Japanese Judo Federation and the Judo Ecosystem that creates not only Judo champions, but careers and industries in the sport!
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Judo Fanatics 018: Skyler Cummings
Judo Fanatics Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Skyler Cummings who at 19 years old opened up a Judo Dojo in Plainfield, Connecticut. This is the story of a Judo kid who chose the path of Judo entrepreneurship over a competitive Judo career.
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Judo Fanatics 017: Aaron Cohen
Judo Fanatics Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Aaron Cohen, the owner of Cohen's Judo in Chicago Illinois, one of the most successful Judo clubs in the United States. Talks include ideas to build Judo with regional training centers and the importance of unity.
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Judo Fanatics 016: Ewan Beaton
Judo Fanatics Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Ewan Beaton, a former National team member and 2 time Olympian from Canada. Today we discuss all things Canadian Judo, we talk about the development system and the history that has led to all of the Elite level success.
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Judo Fanatics 015: Rob Skinner
Judo Fanatics Podcast
Rob Skinner is one of the most sought after Dietitians in the United States. He has worked with a range of high level athletes from all walks. Enjoy this great conversation about sports nutrition and weight cutting for combat sports!
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Judo Fanatics 014: Arik Ze'evi
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Arik Ze'evi is a 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist and a 9x European Medalist from Israel. In this conversation we talk all about Judo In Israel. We learn how this small nation has found great success in Judo.
info_outlineFlavio Canto is considered by many to be one of the world's greatest newaza practitioners. He discusses his program's curriculum and bridging the gap between tachiwaza and newaza. He also talks about his quickly growing social program in Rio's favelas!