You might have noticed that Shintaro hasn't been posting videos and reels lately. You might have even messaged him to see if he's doing OK. In this episode, Shintaro gives a big life update and answers your questions on why he hasn't been active online lately.

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Using your opponent's action and reaction to your advantage is one of the key concepts of Judo. In order to do so, you need to be able to "read" your opponent. Everyone talks about the importance of reading your opponent, but what does it really mean? Is it about your opponent's balance? Is it about your opponent's preferred techniques? Or is it about your opponent's strategy? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go in depth about how to effectively read your opponent to take your Judo to the next level.

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This is a fun (maybe controversial even?) one: dating in the dojo! Is it OK, or should you avoid it at all costs? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter share their thoughts on how people should approach dating in the dojo.

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Rubber bands, jump ropes, dummies, etc... There are a myriad of training equipments for Judo and BJJ, almost too many! Do they really work, or are they just gimmicks? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about their thoughts on these training equipments and their experiences using them.

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Many people listen to the Shintaro Higashi Show while heading to the dojo, driving, taking the bus or train, biking and walking. In this solo episode, Shintaro becomes your buddy and heads to the dojo with you while talking about his life in and outside of the dojo.

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Shintaro teaches many different Judo techniques in and out of class, but what is his favorite, or tokui waza? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss their tokui waza's, and provide a never-seen-before look into their Judo system.

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Osoto Gari is an elusive throw, almost paradoxical, in the sense that it is oftentimes one of the first throws you learn as a Judoka, but it is one of the last throws you master due to its difficulty. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go on a deep dive on Osoto Gari: why it looks easy yet so hard to master and how we can effectively master and integrate it into our game.

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Many people participate in sports to lose weight and get in better shape, and Judo is no exception. As a result, it's worth taking a close and honest look at the question "Will Judo Help Me Lose Weight?" Intuitively, the answer is a resounding yes given how physically demanding Judo is, but is it really the case? What other factors might be at play here? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter go on a deep dive on the benefits, and drawbacks, of Judo in terms of weight loss.

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When you first learn a new skill like Judo, you're bound to make mistakes. Being cognizant of this and addressing it appropriately can really accelerate your Judo journey. So, what are some common beginner mistakes in Judo? Are they mostly on the physical side like bad posture or stiff arming, or are there some mental elements to it? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss common beginner mistakes in Judo and how to address them.

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Tomoe Nage is a unique throw where you throw yourself on your back in order to generate the momentum to throw your partner. It is a versatile and useful throw that everyone should consider adding to their arsenal. How should we approach learning tomoe nage and what are different ways in which we can integrate tomoe nage into our Judo (and BJJ) game? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter take a deep dive into tomoe nage.

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