Tatami Talk

On episode 105 of Tatami Talk, we chat with Robert Eriksson, Head coach for the US National Resident Training Center. We discuss his plans for team USA, his tour around the country, coaching, and what we could do going forward to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 Robert Eriksson's Instagram: @robert_eriksson_ Robert Eriksson's Email: [email protected] 0:

On episode 104 of Tatami Talk, we discussing the Olympics coming up in less than 100 days. Then go on to talk about the USA Judo Nationals giving prize/sponsorship money this year. Up to $1500 for first place. We reflect on how has our teaching evolved and changed throughout the years? What did we need to change? How did we change and evolve our classes? What do we wish we could do

On episode 103 of Tatami Talk, we discuss terminal brown belts. People who are stuck at the brown belt level for long periods of time. 0:00 - Intro / UFC 300 24:55 - Anthony's promotion to Nidan 36:24 - Terminal Brown belts ------------------------------------------- Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows In

On episode 102 of Tatami Talk, we talk to James de Lacey from the Sweet Science of Fighting podcast about Judo Strength and Conditioning and the basics of energy systems. James is a strength and conditioning coach with a master of sports and exercise science. James' Instagram: @sweetscienceoffighting James' website: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ James' youtube cha

Anthony was sick and forgot to do a mic check and recorded on the wrong mic. Apologies for the poor mic quality. On episode 101 of Tatami Talk, Anthony talks about taking the USJF online nage no kata certification. Our main topic of the show is dojo insurance. What is insurance for the dojo and should you get it for your school? How insurance works with USA JUDO, USJA, and USJF. Wh

On episode 100 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate our 100th anniversary by discussing how Hollywood Judo grew from 30 members to 130 members in a year. 0:00 - Intro / Patreon Update 09:25 - USJA has some new changes 27:14 - How we grew our dojo from 30 members to 130 members ------------------------------------------- Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Jua

On episode 99 of Tatami Talk, we answer a listener question. With Judo classes being at night and ending late. How do you two fall asleep at night? We also talk about kata classes, with USJF adding and offering an online Nage-no-kata certification. So instead of going to a kata clinic or kata competition to receive your certification, you can now just take an online kata class to g

On episode 98 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's trip to India as well as an update on Juan’s shoulder injury. We then go into the big Judo MMA news. With Kayla Harrison joining the UFC and fighting in the 135 lb division making her UFC debut at UFC 300. Juan and Anthony try a new type of interview by asking an AI chat bot some judo questions.0:00 - Intro / Anthony's

On episode 97 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the upcoming 93rd annual San Fernando Valley Judo's Kohaku Tournament. We talk about our thoughts on the format, and promotion by batsugun. ------------------------------------------- Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldricke

On episode 96 of Tatami Talk, we discuss IBJJF’s new rule changes. After that we discuss our judo player of the year nominations. And who wins for best male and female player of the Year may surprise you. We then go into our main topic of goal setting for New Year's resolutions. With Anthony's new plan of themes setting of the year.0:00 - Intro / Happy New Year 07:50 - IB