Tatami Talk

By Juan and AnthonySports

Tatami Talk episodes

June 28, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 108: Challenges of opening a dojo with Ajax Tadehara
On episode 108 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back former guest and friend
of the show, former US national team member and international competitor
Ajax Tadehara. We catch up with him since the last time he was on a
show back in episode 59. We talk about the closure of his dojo, how his
life is going and what his future plans are.
0:00 - Intro
5:42 - Catching up with Ajax
16:56 - What happened with the dojo since the last interview
37:30 - being territorial, drama and cut throat business culture
52:23 - Deciding to close the dojo
1:08:10 - Discussion on financials
1:28:21 - Future plans
1:37:18 - Advice for others with plans to open a dojo
1:49:15 - Thoughts on the US National Resident Training Center
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Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
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Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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2 hr 7 min
June 14, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 107: 2024 World Championships and USA Judo Nationals review
On episode 107 of Tatami Talk, we open up with a short review of the
2024 Judo World Championships. We then go on to congratulate all six
members of Team USA Judo that qualified for the Olympics and Paralympic
this summer. We finished off the episode talking about Juan's experience
coaching this year at the 2024 USA Judo National Championships here in
Southern California. We give our thoughts on how the tournament was run
and organized.
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Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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57 min
May 31, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 106: Pro Wrestling and Judo with Rossy Rascal
On episode 106 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Rossy Rascal of Kaidokan Judo Academy and Rascals Pro Wrestling Academy in Blackpool, UK. It has
been two long years since we last chatted with him and we sit down to
talk with him about the growth of both his Judo and Pro wrestling
academy.
Rossy Rascal's instagram: @rossy_rascal
Rascals prowrestling Academy: @rascals_prowrestling_blackpool
Kaidokan Judo Academy: @kaidokan_judo_academy
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and
Spotify
1 hr 39 min
May 17, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 105: Robert Eriksson, US National Training Center Head Coach
On episode 105 of Tatami Talk, we chat with Robert Eriksson, Head coach
for the US National Resident Training Center. We discuss his plans for
team USA, his tour around the country, coaching, and what we could do
going forward to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
Robert Eriksson's Instagram: @robert_eriksson_
Robert Eriksson's Email: [email protected]

0:00 - Intro / Juans Vacation
02:35 - World Championship on an Olympic year (again?)
04:53 - Interview with Robert Eriksson
12:37 - Transitioning from being a competitor to coaching
20:30 - Growing Judo in Sweden and getting more funding for the national training program.
25:30 - Becoming the head coach for the National resident training center.
48:58 - Visiting clubs around the U.S. and scouting talent
01:01:12 - How we can prepare for 2028 LA Olympics and coaching
01:15:21 - French Judo Federation teachers training
01:17:56 - The meta of spamming drop throws
01:23:29 - How coaching methods and sports science has changed over the years
01:29:29 - Tips and advice for those aiming for 2028 LA Olympics

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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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1 hr 41 min
May 03, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 104: Reflections on our Judo classes over the last 2 years
On episode 104 of Tatami Talk, we discussing the Olympics coming up in
less than 100 days. Then go on to talk about the USA Judo Nationals
giving prize/sponsorship money this year. Up to $1500 for first place.
We reflect on how has our teaching evolved and changed throughout the
years? What did we need to change? How did we change and evolve our
classes? What do we wish we could do differently in the past and future?
0:00 - Intro / Hollywood Judo and Sawtelle Kids Scrimmage
05:57 - Shout outs / Corrections
08:02 - Paris Olympics and Anthony's lowered expectations
16:50 - USA Judo Nationals and prize money
34:27 - Hollywood Judo's Beginner and intermediate classes changed over the last 2 years
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify
1 hr 27 min
April 19, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 103: Terminal Brown Belts
On episode 103 of Tatami Talk, we discuss terminal brown belts. People
who are stuck at the brown belt level for long periods of time.
0:00 - Intro / UFC 300
24:55 - Anthony's promotion to Nidan
36:24 - Terminal Brown belts
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Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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1 hr 31 min
April 05, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 102: Judo Strength and Conditioning ft. James de Lacey
On episode 102 of Tatami Talk, we talk to James de Lacey from the Sweet
Science of Fighting podcast about Judo Strength and Conditioning and the
basics of energy systems. James is a strength and conditioning coach
with a master of sports and exercise science.
James' Instagram: @sweetscienceoffighting
James' website: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/
James' youtube channels: @sweetscienceoffightingpodcast @sweetscienceoffighting @ssof-bjj-instructionals
0:00 - Intro / MMA news
03:07 - Answering / clarifying some viewer questions from last episode
06:42 - James de Lacey from Sweet Science of Fighting
11:45 - Traditional Strength training programs for Judo (Starting Strength, 5/3/1)
15:34 - Interference Effect, lifting before or after Judo training
23:28 - The role of hypertrophy training in Judo and BJJ
27:00 - Full range of movement vs partial range of movement when lifting
32:32 - Energy Systems, traditional model vs new findings

46:09 - Testing
52:40 - Kids and Strength / conditioning training
56:08 - James and Cas' Judo Strength and Conditioning program
01:03:33 - Differences between BJJ and Judo S&C program / Specificity training
01:10:10 - Equipment
01:13:35 - Sample preparation program for Senior Nationals in 7 weeks
01:15:41 - Diet
01:25:07 - 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) and sustainable training.
01:34:49 - Deadlift
01:39:08 - Ecological Dynamics

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Links discussed in this episode:
* Olympic Judo S&C interview with Casper de Wit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y3JS7s8fBw
* Athletic Testing interview with Casper de Wit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdvcElGp2zg
* Compatibility of Concurrent Aerobic and
Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Size and Function: An Updated
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34757594/

* Why Zone 2 Cardio is NOT enough for Elite Combat Conditioning w/ Evan Peikon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp2CU7MTgWA
* Why Muscle Memory Isn't real * Ecological vs Rote Learning Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcuZJB0GmxA
* Andrew Usher episode: https://youtu.be/ezw3O4uv1s8?si=hapz8rj8a_vBfgTW
* James' video on Andrew Ushers research: https://youtu.be/2gqybBBOYdM
* Dr. Eric Helms on contaminated supplements: https://youtu.be/C5_XnLm_t3c
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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1 hr 55 min
March 22, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 101: Insurance
Anthony was sick and forgot to do a mic check and recorded on the wrong
mic. Apologies for the poor mic quality.
On episode 101 of Tatami Talk, Anthony talks about taking the USJF
online nage no kata certification. Our main topic of the show is dojo
insurance. What is insurance for the dojo and should you get it for your
school? How insurance works with USA JUDO, USJA, and USJF. What are the
pros and cons of having personal insurance compared to just using the
federation insurance to cover yourself and your students.
0:00 - Intro
04:09 - Anthony takes the USJF online Nage No Kata course
14:48 - Dojo insurance
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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42 min
March 08, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 100: 3rd Anniversary Episode: How We Grew Our Dojo
On episode 100 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate our 100th anniversary by
discussing how Hollywood Judo grew from 30 members to 130 members in a
year.
0:00 - Intro / Patreon Update
09:25 - USJA has some new changes
27:14 - How we grew our dojo from 30 members to 130 members
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify
1 hr 24 min
February 23, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 099 - Sleeping after Judo class and Online Kata Certification
On episode 99 of Tatami Talk, we answer a listener question. With Judo
classes being at night and ending late. How do you two fall asleep at
night? We also talk about kata classes, with USJF adding and offering an
online Nage-no-kata certification. So instead of going to a kata clinic
or kata competition to receive your certification, you can now just
take an online kata class to get one. And we will discuss the pros and
cons of an online kata class.
0:00 - Intro / Anthony forgets valentines day
06:12 - Having trouble sleeping after class
27:20 - Online Kata certification
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify
Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 099 - Sleeping after Judo class and Online Kata Certification

1 hr 1 min