Tatami Talk

By Juan and AnthonySports

Tatami Talk episodes

March 08, 2021Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 022 - Interview with Kristian Tyler, training in Canada vs USA
In episode 22 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, we have a casual chat with Canadian American Judoka Kristian Tyler about Judo in America and Canada. The differences in techniques training, class structure and belt rank qualifications. We also talk about other grappling styles like Sambo, Catch Wrestling, Wrestling and BJJ. As well as a side conversation about sumo wrestling.
Why Judo? [6:20]

Getting a black belt in Canada [8:40]

Competing in Canada [18:12]

American vs Canadian Judo Training [26:20]

Difference in judo styles [39:35]

Sambo BJJ wrestling and other styles[45:11]

Sumo [57:47]
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Kristian: https://www.instagram.com/kristiancastanets/
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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1 hr 24 min
February 21, 2021 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 021 - Doha Masters and Tokyo Olympics
In episode 21 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We talk about the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in July, how exciting we are for them, and how the IJF is going to hold the the World Championship about a month later in September from Brussels. Will anyone that places at the Olympics go a mount after the Olympics? We also talk about the IJF World Master's Tournament from last month out of Doha.

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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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47 min
January 30, 2021Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 020 - Interview with Carrie Chandler. Fundraising for Judo
In episode 20 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, we chat with former Team USA / Olympic alternate Carrie Chandler. We discuss her Judo career and transitioning from being an international Judo competitor to becoming the manager of a team USA Judo member and two time Olympian Nick Delpopolo. We discuss her approach and thoughts on fund raising, her experiences and growth as a manager, and the trials and tribulations of not only being Nick's manager, but also being his significant other.
Meeting Nick and becoming his manager [03:35]

Judo Clinics discussion [15:15]

Fundraising discussion [23:55]

Marketing discussion, kids judo program [36:30]

Relationship with Nick as his manager [49:41]

Getting Johnny to the world championships, thoughts on switching countries [51:10]

USA Judo funding and marketing discussion [01:01:25]

Nick, Video games and Twitch [01:22:09]
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Carrie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senseicarrieusa/
Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickforgold/
Nick's Website: http://www.nickdelpopolo.us/
Nick's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sortaslicknick89
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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1 hr 34 min
January 15, 2021Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 019 - Interview with AJDM committee
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In episode 19 of Tatami Talk, this week we discuss the American Judo Development Model (AJDM). With some of the people who helped develop it. With special guest Larry Tsutsui from USJF, Chima Singh from USJA and Brian Olson from USA Judo. We will talk about how the AJDM came about. What the plan for the AJDM is. What they hope for the future of it is, and how it will help spread Judo in the US.
What is the goal of AJDM? [03:44]

Who is involved? [09:35]

Plan for live seminar session [11:49]

Response to initial concerns [18:17]

How the AJDM came about [21:40]

Why did it take so long?[25:39]

Development process and feedback [40:19]

What is the future for AJDM? [46:42]

Thoughts on Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens' American Judo System [51:35]

Marketing to different demographics [01:00:36]

Final thoughts [01:09:00]
AJDM website: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/AJDM
AJDM Email: [email protected]
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
1 hr 17 min
January 03, 2021Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 018 - No gi Judo and other grappling styles
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In episode 18 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, We talk a bit about the past two submission Underground shows and the former Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii's performance in them. Then we go into a viewers question about nogi Judo. How effective is it? How it works? What throws work and which grips work for nogi Judo best in our opinions. As well as talk about the All Japan Judo championships 2020. And A brief discussion about Judo today in the US.
Rizin 26 new years fight [01:03]

Submission underground results [07:45]

Listener question regarding no gi Judo [16:00]

All Japan Judo Championships [40:53]

USJF new dan rank requirements [51:22]
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All Japan Judo Federation youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/%E5%85%A8%E6%9F%94%E9%80%A3TV/videos
Rizin Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RIZINFIGHTINGFEDERATION/videos
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
1 hr 7 min
December 25, 2020Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 017 - Abe vs Maruyama match, challenge matches and Judo
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In episode 17 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony, They discuss the Abe Vs Maruyama Judo match to decide the Japanese representative at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics at 66 kg. We also talk about the Kayla Harrison's canceled Titan FC fight. As well as the former Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii competing in this weekend's submission underground for their absolute weight championship. And how challenge grappling matches could help promote and popularize Judo around the world and US.
Abe vs Maruyama match [03:43]

Kayla Harrison's cancelled fight [23:07]

Satoshi Ishii competing in submission underground [27:09]

Judo and Challenge Matches [32:23]
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
53 min
December 07, 2020Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 016 - Weight cutting and training recovery, Kayla Harrison's MMA fight
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In episode 16 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk a little bit more in depth about the new American Judo System by Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens. What they have put out so far on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. As well as what they are offering on their website. Then we discuss the Judo and MMA career of Kayla Harrison. Her drop-down from winning gold 2 times at 78 kg in the Olympics. To now fighting in MMA at 145 lb with a record of 8-0 and being the PFL lightweight women's champion. We finish up talking about how we recovery and help heal our bodies from training. And touch a bit on weight cutting.
American Judo System site update and thoughts [05:54]

Kayla Harrison's MMA latest fight at featherweight [24:49]

Weight cutting [43:24]

Thoughts on training recovery [54:58]

Yoga and judo recovery [01:01:03]

Stretching [01:06:56]

Maruyama vs Abe[01:18:26]
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
1 hr 23 min
November 19, 2020Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 015 - Catch Wrestling with Raul Ramirez
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In episode 15 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan chat with Raul Ramirez of Catch Wrestling Alliance. We talk about the history of catch wrestling, what is catch wrestling, and it's influence.
Catch Wrestling vs other wrestling styles [6:56]

History of Catch Wrestling and Catch Wrestling Alliance[14:35]

Growing Catch Wrestling [20:13]

Catch's influence on pro wrestling, Japan and Sakuraba [36:45]
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan/
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Raul and Catch Wrestling Alliance: https://www.instagram.com/catchwrestlingalliance/
https://www.catchwrestlingalliance.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQQU3lJAcs0-WE3WlO-Djg
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
51 min
November 03, 2020Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 014 - Khabib retiring, Grand Slam Hungary, Jimmy Pedro's American Judo System
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In episode 14 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk about Khabib's fight in UFC and his retirement from MMA. We talk about the Hungary Judo Grand slam and the Kodokan Cup, and the American Judo System being announced by Jimmy Pedro on his 50th birthday. Anthony recommends people to check out a romance webtoon series based on Judo.
Khabib retiring [5:35] Grand Slam Hungary [17:03]

Opinions on new fixing your gi rule [29:48]

Kodokan Cup [35:04]

Jimmy Pedro and the American Judo System [38:23]

The Gentle Way Webtoon [01:08:14]
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All Japan Judo Federations YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKb9NZxvwLLtx_HJarAGIKg

The Gentle Way webtoon: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/the-gentle-way/list?title_no=518368

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.gentle.way/

Why Japanese web design is so different?: https://randomwire.com/why-japanese-web-design-is-so-different/
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
1 hr 12 min
October 20, 2020Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 013 - Judo tournaments in the US and ways to improve them
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In episode 13 of Tatami Talk, Anthony and Juan talk about their experiences with competing in tournaments in the US, and what they think are things that could be done to improve the experience and help them grow. What do you guys think? Leave a comment or email us if you have any ideas on how you would improve tournaments in the US or even outside the US.
Corrections to previous episode [1:50]

Judo news. USJA Summer nationals, Budapest Grand Slam and IJF Guidelines [3:02]

Ajax interview with Dave Roman on Judo Chop Suey Podcast [13:20]

Local US Judo tournaments and suggestions [14:30]

Injury and delays [32:55]
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.reverbnation.com/donaldrickert/song/30424371-powder-blues
50 min