Judo Fanatics Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 development model that over the course of 10-15 years led to 2 World Medals in 2021

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 National Champion and eventually fulfilling one of his dreams to move to the US!

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 always been a big part of his success on the mat. 

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 along with other tactics and strategies that led him to the final of his division!

​​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 Judo and how things were different for his father when he first came from Japan.

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 and newaza. He also talks about his quickly growing social program in Rio's favelas!

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 snuck out of bed to watch the 04' games on TV, to a now 29 year old 2x Olympian!

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 clubs in order to grow the sport. We also discuss long term athlete development!

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 Games.

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. He talks about mental and physical prep for Team USA as well as coaching!