In this episode, Mike and Gene interview Mike Swain, one of the most successful American Judo competitors. In 1987, Swain defeated Toshihiko Koga and Marc Alexandre to win a gold in the World Championships. He also competed in four Olympic games, winning the bronze in 1988 and a number of World Championships. Just in major [...]
In this podcast, Gene talks about his trip to Korea as coach for the US junior delegation that competed in the Busan Festivals. The Festivals included teams from Korea, Japan, Taipei, USA and others. The team consisted of the following 5 players from the US, and was coached by Gene. Gene had a great [...]
Welcome back to The Judo Podcast! In this episode, Mike and Gene interview Matt D’Quaino from Downunder in Canberra, Australia. Matt represented Australia in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in the 60kg division. Matt is also the owner and founder or www.beyondgrappling.com We discuss elite judo in Australia, as well as cross training, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, [...]
In this podcast, Mike and Gene talk with Cord West, father of 2010 Trinity Award winner Caden “Bam” West. Bam was recently honored with the Trinity Award, winning first place in the Cliff Keen Kickoff Classic, the Tulsa Nationals and the Reno Worlds. Out of 9500 wrestlers, 23 were eligible, but only 11 were honored [...]
Welcome to our 50th episode! In this episode, Mike talks with Gerald Lafon, founder of Judo America and Lafon’s Judo Blog-Telling it like it is! And he does! Gerald is also the father of Olympian Valerie Gotay and elite judo competitor Natalie Lafon. Gerald has some great posts on his site, which really make you [...]
In this episode, Mike welcomes back Neil Alex, M.D., from sunny San Diego. Joining in on the conversation is Malcolm Robbins, Dave Loyst, and Jim West. Together, along with Neil, they have over 100 years of judo experience, and have competed in national and international competitions, and are still competing strong today. Topics are Masters [...]
USA Judo NewsWelcome back to The Judo Podcast! In this episode, Mike and Gene interview Matt D’Quaino from Downunder in Canberra, Australia. Matt represented Australia in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in the 60kg division. Matt is also the owner and founder or www.beyondgrappling.com We discuss elite judo in Australia, as well as cross training, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, [...]
In this podcast, Mike talks with Neil Alex, M.D. and Cynthia Chioko, Psy.D. Neil is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, and specializes in ADHD. He is also a sandan judoka, and has medaled at the World Masters, Pan Am Masters, and US Nationals Masters Division. Cynthia also specializes in ADHD and adolescent behavioral issues, [...]
From Combs’ Blog we found a review for the new iPhone App “Smashmouth Judo”, featuring Brian Picklo, 2008 US Olympic Judo Alternate -220kg. Thanks Jon for the review… So this will be my first review and while it isn’t going to be on a DVD, it might as well be. I recently purchased the “Smashmouth [...]
