The BJJ world has the latest and hottest rivalry, and it’s not between two athletes but two tournaments: ADCC vs. CJI! In this episode, Shintaro and Peter conduct a comparative study of Judo’s professional circuit and BJJ’s professional circuit in light of the ADCC vs. CJI controversy. From athlete compensation to rule changes and the future of grappling sports, they cover a variety of issues involved in running a professional sport.

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No-Gi Judo has become exponentially more popular over the past year, and its evolution into its own discipline has been accelerating. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss Shintaro's recent seminars focusing on No-Gi Judo and how they've been received by grapplers. What’s the difference between The conversation highlights the differences between No-Gi Judo and wrestling? What are the challenges of transitioning for those with a purely judo background? What are the proper training methods for No-Gi Judo?

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In this episode, Shintaro sits down with Chris Round for the second time to discuss his coaching strategies and pedagogy. They discuss Chris's nonprofit initiatives, and the growth of his judo club, High Noon Judo, based in Alexandria, Virginia. The conversation also dives into the pedagogical approaches in judo training, particularly the ecological approach, and how Chris analyzes data to improve his students' performance. Chris also shares insights from his dual black belt journey in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, his experiences attending various training camps, and his thoughts on the current state of judo in the United States.

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As many of you know, Shintaro grew up with a Judo parent (his father), and he himself is a Judo parent. In this episode, Shintaro goes into the details of his relationship with his father and Judo, and how it has affected him in raising her daughter.

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Shintaro sits down with Dr. Doug Krohn, MD from CLn Skin Care to talk about skin care for grapplers. Dr. Krohn debunks common skin care myths among grapplers, offers recommendations on treating skin diseases and basic hygiene protocols. You can find CLn Skin Care products on https://www.clnwash.com/ or Amazon!

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Shintaro and Peter sit down to do an extensive debrief of Shintaro’s recent trip to Tbilisi, Georgia, and Antalya, Turkey, where he had the opportunity to experience and commentate on the exhilarating world of high-level judo competition. Shintaro shares behind-the-scenes insights into event organization, athlete professionalism, and the evolving landscape of international judo through the lens of the IJF World Tour. This special episode offers a comprehensive snapshot of a world seldom seen by fans and hobbyists!

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In this episode of the Shintaro Higashi Show, Shintaro sits down with Robert Eriksson, the head coach for the new US Judo National Resident Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Robert shares insights into his transition from being the Swedish national team's head coach to taking on a pivotal role in USA Judo. They discuss Robert’'s coaching philosophy, the challenges and rewards of building a high-performance judo program, and the strategic plans for nurturing talents in the lead-up to the Olympics.

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As some of you may know, Peter has been a PhD student since he quit his job as a software engineer back in 2020. During this time, he’s gained a lot of insight in scientific research and innovation, and how they are related to Judo. In this episode, Peter and Shintaro discuss how Peter has utilized his learnings from AI research into Judo, and vice versa.

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In this episode, Shintaro sits down with legendary Dr. Rhadi Ferguson to talk about his journey through the world of Judo, BJJ, wrestling, Olympics and MMA. Dr. Ferguson shares his approach to coaching, and how his experiences as an athlete and coach have informed his perspective on success, both on and off the mat.

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In modern society, with so many competing interests, martial arts also needs strong branding to survive. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter delve into effective ways to brand yourself in the martial arts world and beyond.

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