Tatami Talk

On episode 136 of Tatami Talk, We reflect on the unsafe series videos by summarizing it and discussing the goal of the series. We also talk about some behind the scene moments, what we think we could've done better and what we found difficult/enjoyed about making the series.

Unsafe Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHb9LdRTks&list=PLEXb7aPs8ZSeQbD9unImCqINA9_VFhvGp&index=1

• 0:00 Intro
• 04:29 New rules when?
• 11:54 Unsafe series discussion / goal of the series
• 19:29 Was the stick breaking necessary?
• 23:01 Negative comments
• 26:48 Which videos did the best?
• 31:14 What we think we could've done better
• 36:28 Finding dangerous examples
• 39:09 Why we chose those techniques?
• 47:04 What we each thought was the challening part of making the series
• 53:54 Our favorite parts of making the series

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

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On episode 135 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the new unveiled BJA dan rank requirements, the UFC BJJ show, and Juan talks about how Judo has a very close history with Pro Wrestling. We also talk about our belated 5th anniversary.

New BJA Dank rank Requirements: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/british-judo-unveils-modernised-dan-grade-pathway/

• 0:00 Intro / July 4th
• 03:17 New BJA Dan Rank requirements
• 12:52 UFC BJJ
• 27:40 Pro Wrestling and Judo
• 43:58 Belated 5th Anniversary

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

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

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On episode 134 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the Judo movie Tatami that just premiered in Los Angeles. We interview Hollywood Judo's head instructor Philippe Morotti about his role in coaching the lead actress for the movie. We also give our brief first impression of the 2025 World Championships, and talk about Aaron Wolf's announcement on joining New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Tatami Movie: https://www.tatamimovie.com/

• 0:00 Intro / Tatami Movie
• 42:35 2025 World Championships
• 47:14 Aaron Wolf joining NJPW

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

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

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On episode 133 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Kayla Harrison becoming the UFC Champion. We answer a listener question and we discuss how we sometimes need to be more selfish in training.

• 0:00 Intro / Kayla Harrison is UFC Champion
• 12:33 Responding to listener question
• 40:54 Being more selfish

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Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.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 132 of Tatami Talk, we have two very special guests. We welcome back friend of the channel Dave from the “Judo Chop Suey” podcast and a first time guest DrSeoiNage (Aaron) who has been known for posting his IJF Judo statistics on the Judo subreddit. We discuss what we think of the new rules so far and talk about the statistics Aaron has gathered before and after the rule changes.

Aaron's Substack: https://drseoinage.substack.com/

Aaron's Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/user/DrSeoiNage

Dave's Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/user/d_rome

• 0:00 Intro / How the statistics are gathered

• 19:15 Discussion on Daigo and Classifications
• 24:55 Impact of the statistics
• 27:39 Why we should trust Aaron's stats / The issue with IJF's stats
• 40:27 Thoughts on the rules for All Japan And Empress Cup
• 48:55 What we Think of New Rules so Far / Yuko
• 1:00:47 Shido / Out of bounds and False Attacks

• 1:20:26 Predictions on rule changes post World Championships
• 1:27:54 Judo Statistics
• 2:01:59 Up and coming players, who we will be watching at World Championships
• 2:16:24 How we think stats gathering differs from National teams stats, Predictions on role of AI in stats gathering
• 2:25:23 Outro

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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/

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On episode 131 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our thoughts on the All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup.

• 0:00 Intro / GSO 2025

• 25:11 All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup

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

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

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On episode 130 of Tatami Talk, we discuss how we would change newaza training.

• 0:00 Intro / Updates
• 30:35 How we would change judo newaza training
• 42:10 IJF Judo newaza
• 1:05:54 Non IJF Judo newaza

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

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On episode 129 of Tatami Talk, we discuss other fun (and maybe not so great) ways to divide up your classes in your Judo club. Juan makes his case for "Casual Judo" and Anthony makes his case for a risk based model.

• 0:00 Intro / Alternative Ways to divide classes
• 21:22 How Juan would structure the classes
• 24:51 Anthony's risk based classes
• 34:27 How Anthony would divide up a youth program
• 45:30 Nogi judo and judo for MMA

------------------------------------------- Things mentioned in this episodeWomens self defense episode with Beverly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-NhHCWmK4

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

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On episode 128 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Dojo culture and how most people don't actually consciously think about it or actively try to mold or contribute to their dojos culture.

• 0:00 Intro / Hollywood, Sawtelle, Goltz scrimmage
• 07:05 Dojo Culture
• 21:13 Diversity and socio-economics
• 27:51 Anthony' and Juan's experiences with other martial arts cultures
• 34:11 Lead generation
• 41:11 Safety Culture

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On episode 127 of Tatami Talk, we discuss our controversial opinions on seminars and purchasing instructionals.

• 0:00 Intro / Updates
• 15:45 Seminars
• 30:37 Video recording / retaining the knowledge
• 32:56 Positive experiences with seminars, setting expectations
• 51:58 Buying Instructionals
• 01:02:55 Watching what you want to see versus what you need to see.
• 01:09:11 Long term visits to dojos and paying for privates

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

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

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