Mar 17 2025 46 mins 11
Two-time Olympian Colton Brown joins the podcast to share his journey from elite competitor to top-level coach and dojo owner. We dive into his transition from athlete to mentor, his rapid success in building a thriving Judo academy, and his thoughts on the future of Judo in the U.S.Colton also opens up about his time as a USA Judo board member, the challenges of balancing elite competitors with hobbyists, and his unique approach to creating a strong Judo community. With nearly 400 students in just two years, he’s redefining what a modern Judo dojo can be.