In episode 26 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We interview Taybren Lee and Mike Verdugo about their new police Judo program they have developed. The Police, Professionals and PAL (P3) program is a joint effort between USA Judo and the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues (National PAL). The program is aimed at better preparing police officers on duty to handle stressful situations using Judo techniques, principles, deescalation and communication training.

- What is the P3 program? [16:47]

- Injury/fatigue concerns and what is the course like? [24:53]

- Approaching with Judo techniques and principles [30:17]

- Bureaucracy and getting support to develop the program [36:28]

- Marketing the program [40:30]

- Importance of continued and deliberate training [50:15]

- Going through training academies [54:02]

- Why Judo instead of wrestling or BJJ? [1:02:00]

- Requirements for P3 program [1:09:00]

- USA Judo's involvement [1:16:30]

- Response to dismissive comments about the program [1:19:05]

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AP Article on USA Judo P3 program: https://apnews.com/article/police-olympic-games-george-floyd-judo-death-of-george-floyd-a1300f2e20c3560823194f370565d700

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