Interview with Josh Hagen

The following is covered in Season 2 Episode 2 of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast Judo governing bodies do a great job producing sensei, but not so great a job producing coaches. Review of Kids Judo Blueprint by Riley Mcilwain. Upcoming tournaments on the IJF schedule plus huge news out of Georgia. The After Party Show Email: [email protected] Crypto donation addresses: BTC: bc1qdhw9j720fl80u2fya2mvp5pjp2ccknllrf4qln ETH/PEPE/FLOKI: 0x3d7db98E527c618e046Be6CCcDA6Dca0bA6271Ee LTC: ltc1qtgj9qpq2m2a4lwprqlpfvqmxe9ert6c3gxre2p DOGE: DMswnMSTQdP4V289qRsyQ1e2CLqrpBoigz Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The following is covered in Season 2 Episode 1 of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast Judo and Cryptocurrencies Thoughts on the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris Review of JudoFanatics video Life Update The After Party Show Email: [email protected]   Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The IJF does more to help with the war in Ukraine. Judo Dave reviews two children's books on Judo, talks on Judo in Australia, and rambles about teaching and training. Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The subject matter of this episode is Alternative Judo whether that's alternative competition rule sets, alternative Judo organizations, or alternative instruction styles. Taybren Lee returns to talk about the Judo Submission Grappling tournament, an alternative Judo competition, held at USA Judo's President Cup back in November 2021. Judo Dave reviews a video by Judo Fanatics called The Ultimate Takedown System and also discusses alternative Judo organizations, the war against Ukraine, and how that impacts Judo in Eastern Europe. The order of topics discussed is as follows: War against Ukraine and how that impacts the International Judo Federation. Judo Submission Grappling by USA Judo with special guest Taybren Lee. Discussion on alternate, non IJF governing bodies for Judo. Review of The Ultimate Takedown System produced by Judo Fanatics. The After Party. Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paris Grand Slam took place during the weekend of February 5th - 6th and we are here to review all the action. By we I am talking about myself and a special guest co-host. Kristian Castaneda, who was the 2nd guest to appear on this podcast, returns to help me break down all the exciting action at the 2022 Paris Grand Slam. Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! The International Judo Federation updated their rules for the upcoming Olympic cycle. Judo Dave is going to give his thoughts on what this means for you and for Judo moving forward. Plus, big news concerning USA Judo and a former Olympic winner finds himself in legal trouble. New Rules for the next Olympic Cycle between 2022-2024. [6:31] Is the IJF ruining Judo? [32:00] USA Judo partners with American Judo. [37:16] Tragic news concerning 2008 gold winning Olympian. [40:24] Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Hagen is the Executive Director and Head Coach of the Northwest Territories for Judo Canada. He was also the commentator for Judo for the CBC during the Olympic Games. Josh joins the podcast to discuss his role with Judo Canada, his experiences calling the action for the CBC during the Olympics, and we discuss Judo Canada's success during this past Olympic Cycle. Judo Dave also discusses the recent drama unfolding with the United States Judo Association. What is happening with the USJA [02:29] Interview with Josh Hagen [19:17] Judo Tournament News and Schedule [01:42:48] The After Party [01:46:53] Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Dave breaks down all the Judo action at the Tokyo Olympics and gives his thoughts on the highs and lows for each day's final block action.  Thoughts on Day 1 [10:00] Thoughts on Day 2 [22:18] Thoughts on Day 3 [33:23] Thoughts on Day 4 [46:06] Thoughts on Day 5 [54:12] Thoughts on Day 6 [01:00:10] Thoughts on Day 7 [01:11:31] Parting thoughts on the Judo contests, the officiating, and where the IJF goes next [01:19:26] Support your Olympians [01:28:33] Mixed Team Results [01:30:47]   Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judo Dave gives his thoughts on the World Judo Championships and some of the performances that stuck out over the Championship week. Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonah Ewell and Taybren Lee come back to the podcast to discuss their experiences as competitors at the USA Judo Senior Nationals. Judo Dave gives his thoughts on the USA Judo Senior Nationals as well as the Grand Slam Kazan. Plus, a discussion on setups in Judo. Show Intro [01:52] Setups in Judo [08:49] USA Judo Senior Nationals [17:29] Jonah Ewell and Taybren Lee join the show [23:57] Thoughts on the Grand Slam in Kazan [01:13:06] The After Party [01:19:44] Show Email: [email protected]    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices