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
info_outline Judo Fanatics 022: Shinjiro SasakiJudo 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!
info_outline Judo Fanatics 021: Kosuke TanakaJudo 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!
info_outline Judo Fanatics 020: Hans Van EssenJudo 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.
info_outline Judo Fanatics 019: Justin ImagawaJudo 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!
info_outline Judo Fanatics 018: Skyler CummingsJudo 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.
info_outline Judo Fanatics 017: Aaron CohenJudo 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.
info_outline Judo Fanatics 016: Ewan BeatonJudo 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.
info_outline Judo Fanatics 015: Rob SkinnerJudo 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!
info_outline Judo Fanatics 014: Arik Ze'eviJudo Fanatics Podcast
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_outlineShady El Nahas joins the show to talk about his experience fighting in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. He shares stories about his relationship with his big brother who has always been a big part of his success on the mat.