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Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 166: Martial Arts for Social Good ft. Chris RoundIn this episode of Tatami Talk, we welcome back Dr. Chris Round head instructor of High Noon Judo out in Alexandria Virginia. We discuss our thoughts on the The U.S. Olympic Trials, the world championship and yuko. Chris then talks to us about his non profit Martial arts for Social Transformation, Ethics and Rights (MASTERs) and why you should consider donating to them.Things Mentioned this Episode:https://martialartsforsocialgood.orgTimestamps:00:00 Intro / US Olympic Trial Qualifications / Yuko56:25 Martial Arts for Social GoodLinks:Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tatamitalk.comJuan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Thanks for listening.

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 165: Role of a Head Instructor ft. Philippe MorottiIn this episode, we answer a listener question about training in Japan, discuss some Judo news, and we interview our sensei Philippe Morotti on the role of a head instructorTimestamps:00:00 Listener question, Judo News, USA Judo coaching clinician certification20:21 Interview01:01:24 OutroLinks:Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tatamitalk.comJuan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Thanks for listening.

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 164: Why classifying techniques is important ft DrSeoiNageIn this episode, we discuss why classifying techniques are important with returning guest Aaron (DrSeoiNage)Things mentioned:• Waza Book https://wazabook.com• IJF grades episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbEvYpBS91g• USA Judo National Referee Development Framework https://www.usajudo.com/news/2026/august/31/usa-judo-national-referee-development-framework• Muneta's Sasae https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTQMVP7mJOE• IJF/EJU Seminar analysis on Kaeshi-waza https://youtu.be/8J-2ZYmsZJY?t=21010 • Kaeshi waza clip https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcnb8FfIefc/• Eco series part 2 https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/translating-the-ecological-approach-part-2• Kodokan Throwing techniques by Toshiro Daigo• Best Judo by by Isao Inokuma and Nobuyuki Sato • Aarons Substack https://drseoinage.substack.com/• Aarons instagram @drseoinageTimestamps:• 00:00 Intro / Waza Book• 09:46 Judo Controversy• 27:51 USA Judo and IJF Ranks update• 42:03 USA Judo National Referee Development Framework• 49:47 Why classifying techniques are important• 56:57 History• 01:08:49 Seoi Nage vs Seoi Otoshi• 01:16:55 Scoring Data• 01:31:19 How we classify things affect how we teach/train• 01:39:07 Hansokumake• 01:41:26 Kaeshi-wazaLinks:Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tatamitalk.comJuan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Thanks for listening.

In this episode, we discuss dojo stormingTimestamps:• 00:00 Intro• 09:21 UFC Shanghai and slight rant• 18:14 Dojo StormingLinks:Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tatamitalk.comJuan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Thanks for listening.

Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 162: JudoPediaIn this episode, we discuss and review USJA's new app, JudoPediaThings mentioned:• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.judopediaapp&hl=en_US• https://apps.apple.com/us/app/judopedia/id6477220019Timestamps:• 00:00 Intro• 00:00 UFC• 00:00 JudoPediaLinks:Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tatamitalk.comJuan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Thanks for listening.

On episode 161 of Tatami Talk, we talk about the common saying of iron sharpens iron.Things mentioned this episode:https://www.tatamitalk.com/p/improve-learning-by-utilizing-desirable-------------------------------------------Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 160 of Tatami Talk, we talk about profit vs non profit martial arts clubs. Specifically some misconceptions people have and things that are not often talked about.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro08:16 Judo news / more laundry questions15:49 Profit vs Non-Profit43:51 Downsides53:36 Taxes / Audit-------------------------------------------Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 159 of Tatami Talk, we talk about grip fighting. Our own experiences with it and our opinions on how it has changed over time.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / UFC 32916:25 USJF Nationals19:45 Listener comments from last episode40:22 Grip Fighting-------------------------------------------Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 158 of Tatami Talk, we discuss and disagree on what techniques we would teach beginners first.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro / More Laundry questions 19:05 USA Judo and USJF Make up22:57 Road to LA Begins27:50 World Cup36:30 What techniques we would teach beginners first01:10:10 Newaza-------------------------------------------Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

On episode 157 of Tatami Talk, we talk about how Anthony has been washing his Judogi's and doing laundry wrong this whole time.------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro15:25 Laundry-------------------------------------------Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our newsletter: https://tatamitalk.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify