Judo Fanatics Podcast

Weekly interviews with Judo's most respected champions, teachers and competitors! Conversations intended to teach, inspire and help you get your game to the next level!

Judo Fanatics 023: Robert Eriksson 11/25/2021

Judo Fanatics 023: Robert Eriksson 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 /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/21011300

Judo Fanatics 022: Shinjiro Sasaki 11/18/2021

Judo Fanatics 022: Shinjiro Sasaki 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! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20960450

Judo Fanatics 021: Kosuke Tanaka 11/11/2021

Judo Fanatics 021: Kosuke Tanaka 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! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20960426

Judo Fanatics 020: Hans Van Essen 11/04/2021

Judo Fanatics 020: Hans Van Essen 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. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20960393

Judo Fanatics 019: Justin Imagawa 10/28/2021

Judo Fanatics 019: Justin Imagawa 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! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20960363

Judo Fanatics 018: Skyler Cummings 10/21/2021

Judo Fanatics 018: Skyler Cummings 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. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20880095

Judo Fanatics 017: Aaron Cohen 10/14/2021

Judo Fanatics 017: Aaron Cohen 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. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20792447

Judo Fanatics 016: Ewan Beaton 10/07/2021

Judo Fanatics 016: Ewan Beaton 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. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20742272

Judo Fanatics 015: Rob Skinner 09/30/2021

Judo Fanatics 015: Rob Skinner 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! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20645750

Judo Fanatics 014: Arik Ze'evi 09/23/2021

Judo Fanatics 014: Arik Ze'evi 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. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20574491

Judo Fanatics 013: Shady El Nahas 09/16/2021

Judo Fanatics 013: Shady El Nahas Shady 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. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20407493

Judo Fanatics 012: Eduard Trippel 09/09/2021

Judo Fanatics 012: Eduard Trippel Eduard Trippel walks us through his Olympic experience including the details of what was going through his mind, the nerves, and more. He explains his purposeful smile along with other tactics and strategies that led him to the final of his division! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20396465

Judo Fanatics 11: Shintaro Higashi 09/02/2021

Judo Fanatics 11: Shintaro Higashi Shintaro Higashi is a 2nd generation dojo owner and head sensei at the Kokushi Budo Institute in NYC. In today's conversation we talked about promoting and marketing Judo and how things were different for his father when he first came from Japan. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20342219

Judo Fanatics 010: Flavio Canto 08/26/2021

Judo Fanatics 010: Flavio Canto Flavio 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! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20261162

Judo Fanatics 009: Colton Brown 08/22/2021

Judo Fanatics 009: Colton Brown Just back from Tokyo where he competed in his 2nd Olympic Games, Colton brown shares his detailed Olympic experience leading up to the games. From a 12 year old boy who snuck out of bed to watch the 04' games on TV, to a now 29 year old 2x Olympian! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20138831

Judo Fanatics 008: Matt D'Aquino 08/12/2021

Judo Fanatics 008: Matt D'Aquino A great conversation about Judo in Australia! Discussion about the difference between recreation clubs and professional clubs, and the importance of needing big and small clubs in order to grow the sport. We also discuss long term athlete development! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20028410

Judo Fanatics 007: Neil Adams 08/05/2021

Judo Fanatics 007: Neil Adams A conversation with IJF Comentator Neil Adams, live from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Get a behind the scenes perspective as Neil talks about all that is happening at the Games. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/20028383

Judo Fanatics 006: Eitan Gelber 07/30/2021

Judo Fanatics 006: Eitan Gelber Judoka Eitan Gelber joins the show while on staff with the USA Wrestling Team in Japan as they make final preparations for the Olympic Games that start in the coming days. He talks about mental and physical prep for Team USA as well as coaching! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/19984205

Judo Fanatics 005 - Jimmy Pedro 07/22/2021

Judo Fanatics 005 - Jimmy Pedro Jimmy Pedro is one of the most successful Judo players to ever represent the United States. In this informative, inspirational conversation, Jimmy shares his story as a coach, stories from the Olympics and his thoughts on the future of USA Judo! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/19891619

Judo Fanatics 004: Garry St. Leger 07/16/2021

Judo Fanatics 004: Garry St. Leger Garry St. Leger joins the show to talk about growing up in the NYC Judo scene, working with UFC's Georges St Pierre, how he managed to stay sharp during the pandemic, becoming a coach and the value of having his brother on the Judo journey with him. /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/19834496

Judo Fanatics 003: Andy Hung 07/09/2021

Judo Fanatics 003: Andy Hung Andy Hung joins the show to tell his story and to talk about growing in the art of Judo as a young man. He also tells the story behind his business Dojo Outfitters! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/19751729

Judo Fanatics 002: Angelica Delgado 07/02/2021

Judo Fanatics 002: Angelica Delgado Angelica Delgado joins the show to talk about the Olympic qualifier, her insane amount of travel with the US Team, what is takes to make Team USA and the importance of selecting randori partners wisely! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/19690568

Judo Fanatics 001 - Travis Stevens 06/23/2021

Judo Fanatics 001 - Travis Stevens In the first episode of the Judo Fanatics Podcast we are joined by 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens! Travis shares his thoughts on training, competition and the current Judo scene! /episode/index/show/judofanatics/id/19572425

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