Shintaro recently caught some strays from the popular video “The Lies Behind Judo Basics”. In this episode, Shintaro gives his real first-time reactions to the video. Shintaro shares his thoughts on the nuances of teaching traditional Judo basics versus practical competition techniques, while Peter adds context about cultural differences in teaching and training approaches. They discuss the value of traditional drills, address critiques about Uchimata instruction, and reflect on the importance of adapting techniques for real-world application.

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:00) Shintaro’s Teaching Philosophy on Uchimata

(00:03:30) Critiques on Traditional Uchimata Drills

(00:06:15) The Role of Basics in Modern Judo

(00:08:50) Debating Practical Applications of Uchimata

(00:11:30) Traditional vs. Competitive Techniques

(00:13:45) Cultural Perspectives on Judo Training

(00:16:20) Shintaro’s Challenge to the Video Creators

(00:18:00) Reflections and Closing Thoughts