Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii believes recent changes to judo rules in Japan could pressure the International Judo Federation (IJF) to modify its own regulations. According to Ishii, the All…
Satoshi Ishii, the youngest ever Olympic judo champion, embraced vegetarianism as part of his Buddhist upbringing and training. In a revealing interview on Bodoni’s podcast, Ishii shared that he attended…
Former Olympic judo champion Satoshi Ishii believes the rule changes in judo that eliminated leg grabs and double leg takedowns were politically motivated to benefit certain athletes and organizations. In…
In the world of sumo wrestling, where massive bodies collide in fierce competition, one unlikely champion emerged from the Czech Republic to defy expectations. Pavel Bojar, known in Japan as…
The International Judo Federation (IJF) is set to implement significant changes to the sport’s Olympic ruleset following the 2024 Paris Games. Florin Daniel Lascau, the IJF’s head refereeing director, revealed…
The All Japan Judo Federation (AJF) has shaken up the competitive judo scene by reinstating a long-debated rule, known as “Ashitori” or foot-grabbing, in the All Japan Judo Championships. This…
Born in 1995 on American soil, Romero’s path to boxing success was paved by his father’s determination and sacrifice. Rolando Romero Sr., a three-time national amateur boxing champion in…
In a recent podcast episode, the Valente Brothers, provided a comparison between Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, and Helio Gracie, a key figure in the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.…
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has awarded a substantial monetary prize to two of the country’s UFC champions, Merab Dvalishvili and Ilia Topuria. Each UFC champion will receive one million…
In a candid discussion about the differences between judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , Olympic judoka Travis Stevens shed light on the unique aspects of each martial art and their respective…
