What's it like to Compete in Judo Grand Slam Tokyo?

Legendary Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Schultz gives us an exclusive look into his life and the world of Wrestling.

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After recently competing in the judo Grand Slam tournament representing the United States of America at 90 kilograms Geronimo fills us in on some of the key players there were at this tournament. We also do a comparison of styles of judo techniques from different countries. For example Georgian and Mongolian power lifting techniques as opposed to Japanese having excellent efficiency and body control.

The owner of Pacific Grappler in Okinawa Japan stops in chat about recent rule changes in internal Judo completions. We ask if they are good or bad for the sport??  The rule changes are: Decision 1: Scoring for actions that, without stopping, are a continuation of techniques. If there is a stop in the action, there is no score.  Decision 2: Waza-ari criteria comprises landing on the whole side of the body at 90 degrees or more to the rear, or on one shoulder and upper back. A score will be given for a whole side of the body landing even when the elbow is out. Hip and shoulder position must be considered. Decision 3: Waza-ari criteria comprises landing on the whole side of the body at 90 degrees or more to the rear, or on one shoulder and upper back. A score will be given for a whole side body landing even when the elbow is out.  Decision 4: Landing simultaneously on 2 elbows or hands, towards the back, is waza-ari for tori and shido for uke.  Decision 5: No score for counter techniques where the initial attack is rolled to the back, towards the counterattacking or defending judoka.  Decision 6: No score and shido for reverse seoi-nage.  Decision 7: Gripping under the belt in the end phase of a throwing technique is allowed if the opponent is already in ne-waza. If the throwing technique is interrupted, gripping under the belt is a ne-waza action. IJF Refereeing Rules update Olympic cycle 2022-2024 Applicable from the Odivelas Grand Prix, Portugal, January 28-30, 2022 IJF Page 2  Decision 8: Collar and lapel grips are allowed if not negative.  Decision 9: Belt grip, one side grip, cross grip, pistol grip and pocket grip are not traditional grips. If taken, time will be allowed for the preparation of an attack.  Decision 10: Breaking the grips with one or two hands and immediately taking grips is allowed. Breaking grips with one or two hands and not taking a grip immediately is shido. Decision  11: Retying and arranging judogi and hair is allowed once per judoka per contest. Further occasions are penalised with shido. Decision 12: Techniques using head diving are dangerous and will be penalised with hansoku-make

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The alwas entertaining Dr. Antonio Graceffo catches us up on his ongoing struggle to wrestle in Mongolia.  We focus on learning the Mongolian language, making the best out of lockdown, and possible next moves. Follow Antonio's Martial Arts Odyssey on his youtube channel    https://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1

Noriaki Kiguchi had to teach himself to be strong. After growing up as a sick child with his only sparring partner being tree be build himself up to being a world level wrestler.  He carried this  into his teaching of Japanese MMA greats like Genki Sudo, Rumina Sato, and Takanori Gomi.    The First half is his interview followed by his singing songs of peace and togetherness 

Neil McCarthy didn’t let life pass him by. Even though Ireland isn’t known for wrestling, he took it on himself to bring back world experience to his country. After learning from his Eastern European coaches, he ventured even further east to Asia. He wrestled in Japan, Thailand, and India, and explored others as well. Neil is a personal trainer and Certified Wrestling coach and Weightlifting coach from Ireland. Follow him  on Instagram @neilmccarthy_training

Head Brazilian Jujutsu coach at the UFC Gym Japan tells us about competing in Quintet Fight Night 5 Grappling team challenge with legends from MMA, Judo and BJJ last week . UFC Gym Japan Website  Quintet Results October 27th

Doug Korenic a former officer from the Honolulu PD stop in to help us have a discussion about: What a police officer's life is like, what should they be capable of, and closes with some suggestions to make relations better with the public and the police. Follow his channel here Leaving the Dream   http://www.YouTube.com/c/dougkorenic