Tatami Talk Juan and Anthony

On episode 107 of Tatami Talk, we open up with a short review of the
2024 Judo World Championships. We then go on to congratulate all six
members of Team USA Judo that qualified for the Olympics and Paralympic
this summer. We finished off the episode talking about Juan's experience
coaching this year at the 2024 USA Judo National Championships here in
Southern California. We give our thoughts on how the tournament was run
and organized.------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 106 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Rossy Rascal of Kaidokan Judo Academy and Rascals Pro Wrestling Academy in Blackpool, UK. It has
been two long years since we last chatted with him and we sit down to
talk with him about the growth of both his Judo and Pro wrestling
academy.

Rossy Rascal's instagram: @rossy_rascal

Rascals prowrestling Academy: @rascals_prowrestling_blackpool

Kaidokan Judo Academy: @kaidokan_judo_academy

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Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and
Spotify

On episode 105 of Tatami Talk, we chat with Robert Eriksson, Head coach
for the US National Resident Training Center. We discuss his plans for
team USA, his tour around the country, coaching, and what we could do
going forward to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

Robert Eriksson's Instagram: @robert_eriksson_
Robert Eriksson's Email: robert.eriksson@usajudo.us
0:00 - Intro / Juans Vacation02:35 - World Championship on an Olympic year (again?)

04:53 - Interview with Robert Eriksson

12:37 - Transitioning from being a competitor to coaching

20:30 - Growing Judo in Sweden and getting more funding for the national training program.

25:30 - Becoming the head coach for the National resident training center.

48:58 - Visiting clubs around the U.S. and scouting talent

01:01:12 - How we can prepare for 2028 LA Olympics and coaching

01:15:21 - French Judo Federation teachers training
01:17:56 - The meta of spamming drop throws

01:23:29 - How coaching methods and sports science has changed over the years

01:29:29 - Tips and advice for those aiming for 2028 LA Olympics
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On episode 104 of Tatami Talk, we discussing the Olympics coming up in
less than 100 days. Then go on to talk about the USA Judo Nationals
giving prize/sponsorship money this year. Up to $1500 for first place.
We reflect on how has our teaching evolved and changed throughout the
years? What did we need to change? How did we change and evolve our
classes? What do we wish we could do differently in the past and future?


0:00 - Intro / Hollywood Judo and Sawtelle Kids Scrimmage

05:57 - Shout outs / Corrections

08:02 - Paris Olympics and Anthony's lowered expectations

16:50 - USA Judo Nationals and prize money

34:27 - Hollywood Judo's Beginner and intermediate classes changed over the last 2 years

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Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 103 of Tatami Talk, we discuss terminal brown belts. People
who are stuck at the brown belt level for long periods of time.


0:00 - Intro / UFC 300

24:55 - Anthony's promotion to Nidan

36:24 - Terminal Brown belts

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Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk
Juan: @thegr8_juan
Anthony: @anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
Cover Art by Mas: @masproduce
Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk
Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 102 of Tatami Talk, we talk to James de Lacey from the Sweet
Science of Fighting podcast about Judo Strength and Conditioning and the
basics of energy systems. James is a strength and conditioning coach
with a master of sports and exercise science.

James' Instagram: @sweetscienceoffighting James' website: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/

James' youtube channels:  @sweetscienceoffightingpodcast   @sweetscienceoffighting   @ssof-bjj-instructionals  0:00 - Intro / MMA news

03:07 - Answering / clarifying some viewer questions from last episode06:42 - James de Lacey from Sweet Science of Fighting
11:45 - Traditional Strength training programs for Judo (Starting Strength, 5/3/1)

15:34 - Interference Effect, lifting before or after Judo training

23:28 - The role of hypertrophy training in Judo and BJJ

27:00 - Full range of movement vs partial range of movement when lifting

32:32 - Energy Systems, traditional model vs new findings
46:09 - Testing

52:40 - Kids and Strength / conditioning training

56:08 - James and Cas' Judo Strength and Conditioning program

01:03:33 - Differences between BJJ and Judo S&C program / Specificity training

01:10:10 - Equipment

01:13:35 - Sample preparation program for Senior Nationals in 7 weeks

01:15:41 - Diet

01:25:07 - 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) and sustainable training.

01:34:49 - Deadlift

01:39:08 - Ecological Dynamics
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Links discussed in this episode:

* Olympic Judo S&C interview with Casper de Wit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y3JS7s8fBw

* Athletic Testing interview with Casper de Wit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdvcElGp2zg

* Compatibility of Concurrent Aerobic and
Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Size and Function: An Updated
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34757594/



* Why Zone 2 Cardio is NOT enough for Elite Combat Conditioning w/ Evan Peikon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp2CU7MTgWA

* Why Muscle Memory Isn't real * Ecological vs Rote Learning Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcuZJB0GmxA

* Andrew Usher episode: https://youtu.be/ezw3O4uv1s8?si=hapz8rj8a_vBfgTW

* James' video on Andrew Ushers research: https://youtu.be/2gqybBBOYdM

* Dr. Eric Helms on contaminated supplements: https://youtu.be/C5_XnLm_t3c

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Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify