Tatami Talk

Juan and Anthony

A Judo podcast for Judo players by two Judo players

  1. 27 FEB

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 151: Juan's Japan Trip 2026

    On episode 151 of Tatami Talk. We catch up on some Judo news discussing the Paris grand slam, the All Japan and Ronda Rousey coming out of retirement. We then discuss the Maruyama clinic held here in Los Angeles, and catch up with Juan and his trip to Japan. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro06:37 Paris Grand Slam / Yuko / All Japan17:51 USA Judo announces Olympic Qualification requirements24:32 Ronda Rousey out of retirement35:21 Maruyama Seminar53:29 Juan's Trip to Japan------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    1h 30m

  2. 6 FEB

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 150: IJF Grades

    On episode 150 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the new controversial IJF Grade guidelines and requirements. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro07:06 IJF Ranks36:51 All Japan Judo Championships and Empress Cup rules------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    43 min

  3. 16 JAN

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 149: 2026 IJF Rules ft. DrSeoiNage

    On episode 149 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Aaron(DrSeoiNage) and we discuss the new rule clarifications announced by IJF for the upcoming 2028 LA Olympic cycle. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro06:25 Judo news13:31 Aaron Wolf / New Japan Wrestling31:06 Newsletter / new series is up36:32 Learning Styles56:33 Muscle Memory discussion in the future ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    1h 20m

  4. 9 JAN

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 148: Learning Styles

    On episode 148 of Tatami Talk, we talk about Aaron Wolf's debut in New Japan pro wrestling and we discuss the popular myth of learning styles. Resources mentioned in this episode https://aeon.co/essays/the-evidence-is-clear-learning-styles-theory-doesnt-workhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-025-10002-whttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26162104/https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2019/05/learning-styles-myth------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro06:25 Judo news13:31 Aaron Wolf / New Japan Wrestling31:06 Newsletter / new series is up36:32 Learning Styles56:33 Muscle Memory discussion in the future ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    1 hr

  5. 26/12/2025

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 147: Canadian coach certification, Tani Otoshi and Ukemi ft Kristian

    On episode 147 of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Kristian for a holiday episode. Kristian shares his experience getting his level 2 judo canada coaching certification. We briefly discuss eco again, and revisit the discussions on tani otoshi and ukemi.Kristians instagram: @deathkrabforcutie ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro, Sumo, Sambo15:52 Judo Canad's Coaching Certification Level 235:02 Ecological Approach in the coaching examination01:10:13 Recapping our year01:26:27 Ukemi and revisiting Tani Otoshi01:43:29 Slapping the mat in Ukemi ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    2h 10m

  6. 12/12/2025

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 146: Tournaments and Holidays

    On episode 146 of Tatami Talk, we open up discussing some American Judo news. With USJA changing their high dan rank application process. As well as USA Judo and USJF opening up discussions at the President's Cup. We give our thoughts on the UFC pay per view 323 outcomes. We discuss the Dallas Open, Presidents Cup and Nanka Winter Nationals. And why are these larger tournaments always occur during the holiday season. ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro01:56 USJA new high dan rank application process12:54 USA Judo and USJF reopens dialogue18:03 UFC News24:48 2025 Winter Nationals34:04 Dallas Open / Presidents Cup37:33 Tokyo Grand Slam40:33 Having tournaments around holidays------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    56 min

  7. 28/11/2025

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 145: Interview with Cole Stanley

    On episode 145 of Tatami Talk, we speak with Cole Stanley from North Carolina on his traveling judo business and starting up his own Judo Club. Cole's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@student1st⁩  Cole's New Judo Club Student 1st: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582914376750Cole's Gym 4m fitness: https://4mfit.com/home/ ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro04:43 Judo News37:53 Cole's Traveling Judo Seminar Business01:04:11 Cole's Podcast01:14:22 Cole's Opinion on take downs being underdeveloped in grappling01:29:12 Cole's Pedagogy01:49:29 Discussion on reverse classroom model01:57:53 Eco Approach02:11:41 Outro------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    2h 17m

  8. 14/11/2025

    Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 144: Learning vs Performance Environment

    On episode 144 of Tatami Talk, we discuss the importance of distinguishing a learning environment and a performance environment. Read the post mentioned on this episode: https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/learning-environment-vs-performance Learning vs Performance: An integrative Review: https://bjorklab.psych.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2016/11/soderstorm_ra_learningvsperformance.pdf ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro09:42 Baseball and Judo warmups20:46 Migrating from substack to beehiiv25:52 Learning Environment vs Performance Environment34:24 Mistakes are good40:58 Deliberate Practice45:42 Evaluating Progress ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows Check out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/ Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce Podcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/ Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

    1h 1m
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A Judo podcast for Judo players by two Judo players

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  • Creator
    Juan and Anthony
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Juan and Anthony
  • Show Website
    Tatami Talk

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