Judo Fanatics Podcast

Judo Fanatics 023: Robert Eriksson

Robert Eriksson has been coaching the Swedish National Judo Team for the last 15 years. In this episode we will learn about Judo in Sweden and hear about their national d

Judo Fanatics 022: Shinjiro Sasaki

Shinjiro Sasaki is a graduate of the Nihon University in Tokyo and the owner of Sasaki Judo in Orlando. We discuss his Judo journey from childhood to becoming a Japanese

Judo Fanatics 021: Kosuke Tanaka

Kosuke Tanaka is the coach of the famed San Jose State University Judo program. He shares his experience of growing up doing Judo in Japan as well as his experience coach

Judo Fanatics 020: Hans Van Essen

In this episode we are joined by Hans van Essen, founder and owner of the world renowned website Judoinside.com. our discussion touches on Judo media coverage around the

Judo Fanatics 019: Justin Imagawa

Justin Imagawa is a Canadian born employee of the Japanese Judo Federation. We will get an inside look into the function of the Japanese Judo Federation and the Judo Ecos

Judo Fanatics 018: Skyler Cummings

In this episode, we are joined by Skyler Cummings who at 19 years old opened up a Judo Dojo in Plainfield, Connecticut.  This is the story of a Judo kid who chose the pat

Judo Fanatics 017: Aaron Cohen

In this episode, we are joined by Aaron Cohen, the owner of Cohens Judo in Chicago Illinois, one of the most successful Judo clubs in the United States. Talks include ide

Judo Fanatics 016: Ewan Beaton

In this episode, we are joined by Ewan Beaton, a former National team member and 2 time Olympian from Canada. Today we discuss all things Canadian Judo, we talk about the

Judo Fanatics 015: Rob Skinner

Rob Skinner is one of the most sought after Dietitians in the United States. He has worked with a range of high level athletes from all walks. Enjoy this great conversati

Judo Fanatics 014: Arik Ze'evi

Arik Ze'evi is a 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist and a 9x European Medalist from Israel. In this conversation we talk all about Judo In Israel. We learn how this small natio

Judo Fanatics 013: Shady El Nahas

Shady El Nahas joins the show to talk about his experience fighting in the Olympic Games in Tokyo.  He shares stories about his relationship with his big brother who has

Judo Fanatics 012: Eduard Trippel

Eduard Trippel walks us through his Olympic experience including the details of what was going through his mind, the nerves, and more. He explains his purposeful smile al

Judo Fanatics 11: Shintaro Higashi

​​Shintaro Higashi is a 2nd generation dojo owner and head sensei at the Kokushi Budo Institute in NYC. In today's conversation we talked about promoting and marketing Ju

Judo Fanatics 010: Flavio Canto

Flavio Canto is considered by many to be one of the world's greatest newaza practitioners. He discusses his program's curriculum and bridging the gap between tachiwaza an

Judo Fanatics 009: Colton Brown

Just back from Tokyo where he competed in his 2nd Olympic Games, Colton brown shares his detailed Olympic experience leading up to the games. From a 12 year old boy who s

Judo Fanatics 008: Matt D'Aquino

A great conversation about Judo in Australia! Discussion about the difference between recreation clubs and professional clubs, and the importance of needing big and small

Judo Fanatics 007: Neil Adams

A conversation with IJF Comentator Neil Adams, live from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Get a behind the scenes perspective as Neil talks about all that is happening at the

Judo Fanatics 006: Eitan Gelber

Judoka Eitan Gelber joins the show while on staff with the USA Wrestling Team in Japan as they make final preparations for the Olympic Games that start in the coming days

Judo Fanatics 005 - Jimmy Pedro

Jimmy Pedro is one of the most successful Judo players to ever represent the United States. In this informative, inspirational conversation, Jimmy shares his story as a c

Judo Fanatics 004: Garry St. Leger

Garry St. Leger joins the show to talk about growing up in the NYC Judo scene, working with UFC's Georges St Pierre, how he managed to stay sharp during the pandemic, bec