Shintaro Higashi Explains What’s Georgian Style Judo
When UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili steps into the octagon, fans often assume his relentless takedowns come from wrestling. But Dvalishvili has been clear about his roots: “People think I’m a…
Category: Judo
Japanese master who popularized judo in France Even taught self defense AND Leglocks
In the aftermath of the Paris 2024 Olympics, few sports embody France’s national pride like judo. Yet the roots of this deep connection trace back to one remarkable teacher whose…
French Judo Legend Teddy Riner Says He’d Only Enter Politics to Run for President
French judo legend Teddy Riner has never been one to aim for second place. The multiple Olympic gold medalist recently made headlines not for his athletic prowess but for his…
France’s BJJ ‘Independence’ Push Against French Judo Looks More Like an IBJJF Power Play
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in France is facing its most significant institutional crisis in years as practitioners and instructors push back against the French Judo Federation‘s authority over their sport. The conflict…
Olympic Judo GOAT Teddy Riner Attributes 60–70% of His Success to a Sports Psychologist
When Teddy Riner steps onto the tatami, he carries with him not just years of physical training, but a mental fortress carefully constructed since adolescence. The French judoka, widely considered…
Renowned Judoka Shintaro Higashi Calls Out Drilling Tradition: You’re better off doing something else
Renowned judoka and coach Shintaro Higashi has challenged one of judo’s most sacred training principles: the emphasis on drilling basics through endless repetition. In a recent episode of The Shintaro…
Judo Legend Says Judo Demands Urgency While BJJ Allows More Methodical Skill Development
World Champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist Neil Adams has spent decades at the pinnacle of judo, both as a competitor and coach. His insights into the contrasting training methodologies…
Olympic Judoka Travis Stevens Says Meal Plans Are Overrated: A Cheeseburger Won’t Cost You a Medal
In an interesting departure from the obsessive dietary protocols that dominate modern athletic culture, Olympic silver medalist Travis Stevens presents a provocative stance that challenges conventional wisdom about nutrition’s role…
Judo gold medalist insists that Judo athletes must train on a whole new level to compete compared to BJJ
Owen Livesey, Commonwealth Games gold medalist and accomplished grappler, has made bold claims about the stark differences between judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training standards. The 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games champion,…
Judoka Explains Why BJJ Left Judo Behind, Citing Space Efficiency as the Biggest Advantage
Shintaro Higashi recently shared his insights on why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has dramatically outpaced judo in popularity. Moving beyond the commonly cited reasons like restrictive rules and physical demands, Higashi outlined…