The Judo Edit

"Failure itself is not important.

It`s what happens immediately after that counts – the inner feelings, the turmoil and selfdoubt – and how you deal with it.

Whether it`s in Judo, on a mountain or in life..."

We're on a video call with Sabrina Filzmoser, three time Olympian on her way to a fourth. She’s nearing forty but has more energy than those half her age as she spins the camera around, showing off Austria’s Olympic training centre dojo, complete with a picture of Jigoro Kano and a rock climbing wall. 

In addition to her 21 Grand Prix and Grand Slam medals, 2 World Championships medals and 2 European Championship titles; Sabrina is a role model of the tour. She is equally compelling in her level of competitive drive and genuine care, and I hope that shows as you listen to the special edition Q&A episode below.

So from Austria, to Australia, to wherever in the world you are listening, enjoy.

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To learn more about the Everest Judo Club project in Nepal, see https://au.gofundme.com/f/khumbu-nepal-everest-judo-club

Special thanks to John Buckley (JB) and Heidi Wright from UNSW Judo Club for making this episode possible.

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Part1: Olympic Highs and Lows

Elite judo is a rollercoaster, just ask Matt D’aquino. A Beijing Olympian, Matt was reduced back to “green-belt level judo” after the 2010 rule changes forced him to re-invent his fighting style to make a run for the 2012 Games.  In Part 1, Matt shares the process of breaking comfort zones to reach goals, and how he deals with situations when things don’t quite go to plan. 

Part 2: Strategy and Selling (33:10)

Matt breaks down the “game” of judo to outsmart an opponent in the most effective and efficient way possible. As a bonus, we discuss how sharing his knowledge online allowed Matt to fund his time as an elite athlete.

Matt D'aquino v Izumi (JPN) at PacRim: https://youtu.be/p_nyH0Su9Y4

Drop Seoi-nage: https://youtu.be/x4jhdIMrtJE

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Images courtesy of Air Vongxayasy / IpponPhotos

Soundtrack courtesy of BenSound

She started judo to prove a point to her dad. She won her first international medal by independently registering herself into the competition. She was a pioneer in social media marketing.

Hannah Martin’s story is one of unrelenting optimism and creating her own opportunities where there were seemingly none. Hear it first hand on Spotify, iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Hannah Martin Newaza Highlights video: https://youtu.be/Js1QtlPFjyY

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Images courtesy of Air Vongxayasy / IpponPhotos

Soundtrack courtesy of BenSound

Oren Janiv has studied and competed in Judo for over 19 years, where he became an Australian representative en-route to qualify for the Rio Olympics. Through this tenacious goal, Oren travelled the world in search of the best in the sport – whether it be in search of bettering his own Judo techniques from world class coaches; to developing his fighting spirit by competing in the world’s top competitions.

In part 2 of his interview with The Judo Edit Podcast, he distills the best philosophies into a method which he believes will create the most comprehensive and masterful judoka.

Follow Oren

instagram.com/judomatsu

www.judomatsu.com.au

Oren Janiv has studied and competed in Judo for over 19 years, where he became an Australian representative en-route to qualify for the Rio Olympics. Through this tenacious goal, Oren travelled the world in search of the best in the sport – whether it be in search of bettering his own Judo techniques from world class coaches; to developing his fighting spirit by competing in the world’s top competitions.

Follow Oren

instagram.com/orenjudo

www.judomatsu.com.au

Music courtesy of BenSound

"Knowing what I know now,  maybe it was a good thing that I didn’t make it (to the Olympics).

Because I had not, I now know so much more than I did."

Leilani Akiyama's judo story is one of perseverance. Having begun judo in Japan, she has chased her dream of going to the Olympics through countless training camps, countries and dropped a weight division to give herself the best possible chance for Tokyo 2020.

Akiyama v Crudes, Antalya Grand Prix 2018

https://youtu.be/zR06A4GBVrA

Leilani Akiyama's judo story is one of perseverence. Having begun judo in Japan, she has chased her dream of going to the Olympics through countless training camps, countries and dropped a weight division to give herself the best possible chance for Tokyo 2020. 

This is part 1 of a two-part interview, and we cover the pros and cons of training in Japan, lessons learnt from spending time in wrestling, and why working hard is a trait that you have to practice.

Akiyama v Righetti, Antalya Grand Prix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=46&v=t-EbpsahA2Q

Leilani Akiyama's judo story is one of perseverence. Having begun judo in Japan, she has chased her dream of going to the Olympics through countless training camps, countries and dropped a weight division to give herself the best possible chance for Tokyo 2020. 

This is part 1 of a two-part interview, and we cover the pros and cons of training in Japan, lessons learnt from spending time in wrestling, and why working hard is a trait that you have to practice.

Akiyama v Righetti, Antalya Grand Prix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=46&v=t-EbpsahA2Q

John Buckley was the Australian National Champion in 1966, 1967 and 1968. He represented Australia at the World Championships in 1967 as part of the first full Australian Team, and has continued to watch judo grow and change as he transitioned into a high performance coaching role, which he has been performing for over 50 years.

In that time, he has coached multiple athletes to the Olympic Games and World Championships, and amassed a treasure chest of knowledge and insight gained from first-hand experience on and off the tatami.