The word "kuzushi" gets thrown a lot in Judo and, to a certain extent, BJJ. It usually gets translated as "unbalancing", but there is a lot of missing context in the translation. What does "kuzushi" exactly mean? Does it apply only to Judo? How can we apply it in our grappling? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about kuzushi.

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Adult white belts often are the butt of the joke in certain Judo and BJJ circles, but they form the foundation of the sports. How important are adult white belts for your Judo and BJJ gym? How important are they for the sports in general? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss the importance of the adult white belts and the role they play in the grappling communities.

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One of the most important aspects of running a dojo that frequently gets overlooked is how to manage parents of kids at your dojo. They come in all kinds of variety, from the busy ones that barely pay attention to the ones with extremely high expectations who pay too much attention. They are an integral part of the dojo, so how can we manage them so that their kids, and the parents themselves, can get the most out of Judo? In this episode, Shintaro talks to Peter about how he manages the parents at his dojo.

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Explosiveness is a key athletic ability in a lot of sports, and Judo is no exception. How important is explosiveness in Judo exactly? Is there a way to train for it? Is there a way to excel at Judo without being explosive? How about other grappling arts? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about explosiveness in Judo and other grappling arts.

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Peter, a longtime Judoka, has been doing BJJ almost exclusively for the past year, and he has made some interesting observations about it. Now, he wants to share his thoughts with you and hear your thoughts! Do you agree with his thoughts and observations? Did he miss something?

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Judo can be a frustrating sport, and Judokas often become frustrated with their lack of progress, but it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, Shintaro and Peter offer some quick tips that can help you get better at Judo right away, so you can start throwing people!

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It's not an understatement to say the black belt is one of the most coveted honors in many of the modern martial arts including Judo. It carries so much prestige and respect that people say someone's a "black belt" in an activity that is not related to martial arts at all. However, we often don't really think about what it really means to be a black belt. Does it mean that you're a master of an art? Does it mean that you immediately deserve respect from others around you? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss what it means to be a black belt.

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Shintaro is back and we're back in business! In this come-back episode, we go on a deeper dive on a recurring theme on this podcast-- contextual grappling. What does it mean to be contextual when you're grappling? Take a listen to this episode to find out!

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As many of you know, it's been a crazy few weeks for Shintaro, but thanks to your support, Shintaro is doing much better. In this episode, Shintaro gives his thanks to everyone and provides some updates on how his recovery from the stroke is going and what he's been up to lately.

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When you start out in Judo, or any activities for that matter, consistency is key. However, people often have trouble staying consistent. They may start an activity with great enthusiasm, but it may fizzle out a few months later to the detriment to their progress. How can we then stay consistent? In this solo episode, Peter talks about what he does to stay consistent in a more sustainable way in Judo and other activities in life.

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