This episode of the Shintaro Higashi Show dives deep into the 2025 Mongolia Grand Slam, where Shintaro returns from his trip to break down the biggest stories from the tournament. From massive IJF rule changes to standout performances and the evolution of ne-waza, Shintaro and David Kim unpack it all with insight, humor, and a few travel tips.00:00 – Lounge Life at Incheon Airport04:00 – Back on the IJF Circuit05:00 – Big Changes to the IJF Rule Set08:00 – Out of Bounds Rule Debate12:00 – Tournament Highlights and Athletes to Watch15:00 – Judo's Popularity in Central Asia18:30 – Breaking into the U.S. Market19:00 – More Rule Changes: Yuko, Head Dives, Bear Hugs23:00 – Evolution of Newaza (Groundwork)30:00 – Judo as a Professional Sport32:00 – Mongolia and the Spirit of Judo🚨 LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 40% OFF 🚨The All-in-One Instructional Bundle just got even better.Every major instructional. One complete system. Now at our biggest discount yet.Grab yours now at 40% off : https://higashibrand.com/products/all-instructionalsThis won’t last. Build your game today.🔥 Get 20% OFF FUJI Gear! 🔥Looking to level up your judo training with the best gear? FUJI Sports has you covered. Use my exclusive link to grab 20% OFF high-quality gis, belts, bags, and more.👉 https://www.fujisports.com/JUDOSHINTARO 👈No code needed – just click and save!Links:🇯🇵 Kokushi Budo Institute (The Dojo) Class Schedule in New York, NY 🗽: https://www.kokushibudo.com/schedule🇯🇵 Higashi Brand Merch & Instructionals: https://www.higashibrand.com📚 Shintari Higashi x BJJ Fanatics Judo Courses & Instructionals Collection: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/shintaro-higashi/David Kim YT/Instagram:  @midjitsu ​