Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii has voiced strong criticism of recent changes to judo rules, arguing they are detrimental to the sport’s traditions and spirit. In an interview, Ishii, who…
Georgian judoka Guram Tushishvili has been handed a six-month suspension from all judo activities following a controversial incident involving French judo legend Teddy Riner. The suspension, which extends to both…
Bruce Lee was known for his philosophy of cross-training and his interest in various martial arts styles. While it’s true that Lee incorporated elements of Judo into his training regimen,…
Jimmy Pedro is one of the most accomplished figures in US judo history. A two-time Olympic medalist and world champion, Pedro has dedicated his life to the sport. However, his…
When emotions run high, particularly around a day as loaded as Valentine’s Day, people often react in surprising ways. One woman, faced with the ultimate betrayal, decided to take matters…
Travis Stevens, a Judo Olympian and BJJ black belt, recently joined the BJJ Fanatics podcast to share his thoughts on the state of Judo in the United States. As a…
Travis Stevens, a sixth degree black belt in judo and first degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, believes the future of judo in America is bleak unless major changes are…
Judo Olympian and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens recently appeared on the BJJ Fanatics podcast, and he had some fascinating insights to share about the state of Judo in the…
The founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano, made a deliberate decision to limit groundwork in Judo in order to make it more effective as a self-defense tool against multiple opponents. This…
In a fascinating conversation with Lex Fridman, judo legend Jimmy Pedro, the four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist shared his insights on the greatness of American champions like Kayla Harrison…
