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Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 166: Martial Arts for Social Good ft. Chris Round

In this episode of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Dr. Chris Round head instructor of High Noon Judo out in Alexandria Virginia. We discuss our thoughts on the The U.S. Olympic Trials, the world championship and yuko. Chris then talks to us about his non profit Martial arts for Social Transformation, Ethics and Rights (MASTERs) and why you should consider donating to them.

Things Mentioned this Episode:

https://martialartsforsocialgood.org

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro / US Olympic Trial Qualifications / Yuko

56:25 Martial Arts for Social Good

Links:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tatamitalk.com

Juan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Thanks for listening.

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 165: Role of a Head Instructor ft. Philippe Morotti

In this episode, we answer a listener question about training in Japan, discuss some Judo news, and we interview our sensei Philippe Morotti on the role of a head instructor

Timestamps:

00:00 Listener question, Judo News, USA Judo coaching clinician certification

20:21 Interview

01:01:24 Outro

Links:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tatamitalk.com

Juan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Thanks for listening.

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 164: Why classifying techniques is important ft DrSeoiNage

In this episode, we discuss why classifying techniques are important with returning guest Aaron (DrSeoiNage)

Things mentioned:

• Waza Book https://wazabook.com

• IJF grades episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbEvYpBS91g

• USA Judo National Referee Development Framework https://www.usajudo.com/news/2026/august/31/usa-judo-national-referee-development-framework

• Muneta's Sasae https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTQMVP7mJOE

• IJF/EJU Seminar analysis on Kaeshi-waza https://youtu.be/8J-2ZYmsZJY?t=21010

• Kaeshi waza clip https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcnb8FfIefc/

• Eco series part 2 https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/translating-the-ecological-approach-part-2

• Kodokan Throwing techniques by Toshiro Daigo

• Best Judo by by Isao Inokuma and Nobuyuki Sato

• Aarons Substack https://drseoinage.substack.com/

• Aarons instagram @drseoinage

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro / Waza Book

• 09:46 Judo Controversy

• 27:51 USA Judo and IJF Ranks update

• 42:03 USA Judo National Referee Development Framework

• 49:47 Why classifying techniques are important

• 56:57 History

• 01:08:49 Seoi Nage vs Seoi Otoshi

• 01:16:55 Scoring Data

• 01:31:19 How we classify things affect how we teach/train

• 01:39:07 Hansokumake

• 01:41:26 Kaeshi-waza

Links:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tatamitalk.com

Juan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Thanks for listening.

In this episode, we discuss dojo storming

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro

• 09:21 UFC Shanghai and slight rant

• 18:14 Dojo Storming

Links:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tatamitalk.com

Juan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Thanks for listening.

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 162: JudoPedia

In this episode, we discuss and review USJA's new app, JudoPedia

Things mentioned:

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.judopediaapp&hl=en_US

• https://apps.apple.com/us/app/judopedia/id6477220019

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:00 UFC

• 00:00 JudoPedia

Links:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tatamitalk.com

Juan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Thanks for listening.

On episode 161 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the common saying of iron sharpens iron.Things mentioned this episode:https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/improve-learning-by-utilizing-desirable

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On episode 160 of Tatami Talk, we talk about profit vs non profit martial arts clubs. Specifically some misconceptions people have and things that are not often talked about.

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• 0:00 Intro
• 08:16 Judo news / more laundry questions
• 15:49 Profit vs Non-Profit
• 43:51 Downsides
• 53:36 Taxes / Audit

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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 159 of Tatami Talk, we talk about grip fighting. Our own experiences with it and our opinions on how it has changed over time.

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• 0:00 Intro / UFC 329
• 16:25 USJF Nationals
• 19:45 Listener comments from last episode
• 40:22 Grip Fighting

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Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk

Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 158 of Tatami Talk, we discuss and disagree on what techniques we would teach beginners first.

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• 0:00 Intro / More Laundry questions
• 19:05 USA Judo and USJF Make up
• 22:57 Road to LA Begins
• 27:50 World Cup
• 36:30 What techniques we would teach beginners first
• 01:10:10 Newaza

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Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

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On episode 157 of Tatami Talk, we talk about how Anthony has been washing his Judogi's and doing laundry wrong this whole time.

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• 0:00 Intro
• 15:25 Laundry

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Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk

Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/

Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify