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…
In a recent interview with The Shintaro Higashi Show, renowned U.S. bronze Olympic medalist and longtime judo coach Jimmy Pedro provided an enlightening perspective on the stark economic differences between…
As one of the most accomplished American judoka of all time, Jimmy Pedro knows a thing or two about the sport. In a recent interview, the longtime coach and Olympic…
Satoshi Ishii, the renowned judo champion and MMA veteran, has recently undergone life-saving surgery after contracting a spinal infection that turned septic. The 37-year-old athlete, who won the Olympic…
A 15-year-old judoka demonstrated her skill by grappling with her father’s 30-year-old friend, proving that technique often trumps brute strength. Despite his skepticism, the untrained adult accepted the challenge, underestimating…
