Tatami Talk

By Juan and AnthonySports

Tatami Talk episodes

February 09, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 098 - Asking AI some Judo questions
On episode 98 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's trip to India as
well as an update on Juan’s shoulder injury. We then go into the big
Judo MMA news. With Kayla Harrison joining the UFC and fighting in the
135 lb division making her UFC debut at UFC 300. Juan and Anthony try a
new type of interview by asking an AI chat bot some judo questions.
0:00 - Intro / Anthony's trip to India / Juan's shoulder status
16:36 - Kayla Harrisons UFC 300 debut
29:37 - Interview with Jake the AI Judo expert.

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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 9 min
January 26, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 097 - Kohaku Tournament
On episode 97 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the upcoming 93rd annual San
Fernando Valley Judo's Kohaku Tournament. We talk about our thoughts on
the format, and promotion by batsugun.
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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

45 min
January 12, 2024 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 096 - 2024 New Year Themes
On episode 96 of Tatami Talk, we discuss IBJJF’s new rule changes. After
that we discuss our judo player of the year nominations. And who wins
for best male and female player of the Year may surprise you. We then go
into our main topic of goal setting for New Year's resolutions. With
Anthony's new plan of themes setting of the year.
0:00 - Intro / Happy New Year
07:50 - IBJJF updates stalling rules
23:22 - Players of the year
36:01 - New Year Themes

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Resources:
Your Theme, by CGP Grey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE
Why YouTube algorithm sucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Igj3qI0GBA
Missing Middle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_middle_housing
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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 11 min
December 29, 2023 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 095 - Worst Dojo in America
On episode 95 of Tatami Talk, we celebrate the end of the year 2023 by
having a few special guests on the show to see who can come up with a
business plan for the worst Judo Dojo in America. We also talk about
Juans experience and Injury at the Winter Nationals.

0:00 - Intro / Juan's experience and injury at Winter Nationals
21:45 - Worst Dojo in America

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Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows
Peter: @bananachowski
Matt: @la_metro_project
Elan: @bridgetownjudo

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
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2 hr 4 min
December 17, 2023 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 094 - Banning techniques at your dojo
On episode 94 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's late thanksgiving trip, the Tokyo Grand Slam, and about a reddit discussion thread about a BJJ club banning judo techniques.
0:00 - Intro
15:40 - Anthony's visit to east coast
27:00 - Tokyo Grand Slam
43:40 - Banning techniques at your dojo------------------------------------------- Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify
1 hr 21 min
December 15, 2023 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 094 - Banning techniques at your dojo
On episode 94 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Anthony's late thanksgiving trip, the Tokyo Grand Slam, and about a reddit discussion thread about a BJJ club banning judo techniques.

0:00 - Intro
15:40 - Anthony's visit to east coast
27:00 - Tokyo Grand Slam
43:40 - Banning techniques at your dojo
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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 35 min
December 01, 2023 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 093 - IJF 2023 Referee seminar review
On episode 93 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the IJF 2023 Casablanca Referee
Seminar and the controversial call at the U.S. Dallas Open
0:00 - Intro / Listener comments from last episode
19:32 - PFL purchase of Bellator goes through, it's future plans and judokas PFL fights last week
44:48 - Controversial call at Dallas Open
57:22 - 2023 IJF Refreee Seminar Casablanca review of whats new
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Resources:
IJF Referee Coaching Seminar Casablanca 2023 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bToCunZrgHM
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyL3IMX0ayM&t=5475s
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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 35 min
November 17, 2023 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 092 - Burnout, and whether training/teaching Judo is worth it
On episode 92 of Tatami Talk, we discuss burnout and whether spending
all that time at the dojo teaching and training is worth it.
0:00 - Intro / Oxygen canisters
06:15 - Nanka Winter Nationals / Veterans World Championships in Tokyo
19:45 - Intermountain West Judo Championships
22:26 - Burnout from training
49:52 - Instructor burnout
01:05:40 - Opportunity costs / Valuing life and time
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Resources:
Time left to live: https://images.huffingtonpost.com/2014-07-22-2Months1.png
Intermountain West Judo Championships: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/14245
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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 36 min
November 03, 2023 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 091 - USJF Nationals
On episode 91 of Tatami Talk, Anthony returns from Japan, and we discuss Juan's experience at the USJF Nationals.
0:00 - Intro / Anthony returns from Japan
08:30 - Listener questions / clarifications on previous episodes / Judo news
25:30 - USJF National Championships and Juan's experience competing in it
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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 20 min
October 20, 2023 Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 090 - Injuries and Training
On episode 90 of Tatami Talk, We talk about injuries, training through injuries and whether it's a good idea.
0:00 - Intro / Anthony's plans in Japan
21:40 - Safety first and preventing further injury, and focusing on rehab and recovery
31:43 - do what you can (safely) and keep showing up
38:43 - You should probably see a physical therapist
43:08 - What Anthony did when he had bad insurance
50:30 - Reducing Intensity / Picking safe partners / Adjusting how you fight
55:13 - Not letting your ego take over
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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 2 min