Mon, 16 July 2007 ![]() Episode 16 features Paul Nogaki from Temecula Valley Judo, and we talk about starting a new dojo. Paul is a CPA and has started several dojos over the years, and talks not only about starting your own dojo, but also about achieving 501c3 status, which he calls the "Holy Grail" of non profits. We discuss things such as rental space, mats, insurance, and more things to think about when starting your own dojo. Mike Darter started www.okcdt.com in 2000 as a 501c3, and Gene Shin started www.ssjjudo.com last year, and will now be seeking 501c3 status. Thanks Paul! Comments[0] |
Mon, 9 July 2007 Featuring Dr. Ann Maria DeMars and Ronda Rousey, this podcast is the followup for episode 14 "Coaching Resources" and is online now for public consumption. Gene spoke at length with Ann Maria about coaching your own kids, and Ronda about not only fighting on the mat, but fighting to get her chance on the mat. This is a great podcast for all! Serge Bouyssou and Jim Pedro, Sr. were both supposed to be on, but due to conflicts, they were unable to attend. Mike was also gone for this podcast, but it is one you will not want to miss!Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 July 2007 ![]() Thanks to Lance Wicks with the Eurpoean Judo Podcast for another great podcast! (Click here to listen) Creative Judo Teaching is a new book from Ken Webber and Malcolm Collins. Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:40 PM Comments[0] |
Fri, 25 May 2007 ![]() In this episode just released for the public, Mike and Gene meet with Dr. AnnMaria DeMars and returning guest Serge Bouyssou. AnnMaria tells about some of the upcoming coaching resources that will be made available through USJA. Serge talks about parents coaching, and the resources that he utilizes. There is some discussion about the new coaching certification rules set forth by USA Judo. A second podcast on coaching was followed up later featuring AnnMaria and daughter Ronda Rousey. Comments[0] |
Mon, 14 May 2007 ![]() Lance Wicks, from the European Judo Podcast, and Mike interviewed referee Martin Bregman last week on refereeing. Martin has refereed at the World Championships, the Olympics, and numerous other national and international competitions. Claire Hargrave, from New Zealand was also scheduled but was unable to attend due to scheduling. The podcast covers the diffferent levels of refereeing, the new dynamic edge rule, and other interesting stuff. Be sure to check it out for free here. Gene and I will also be offering another podcast soon featuring a few other referees coming soon. Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:47 AM Comments[0] |
Sat, 14 April 2007 Now available for the public, The Judo Episode 13- "Crosstraining" feat Rhadi Ferguson. Mike meets with Rhadi and talks about the importance of crosstraining Brazillian Ju Jitsu and Judo. Rhadi talks about conditioning between the two arts, and gives an update on his DVD releases. Some links from the show are www.goldmettleplanpackage.com, www.accuratethinking.net, and www.thejudocrusader.com.Comments[0] |
Mon, 5 March 2007 Originally released in January for the members site, Mike and Gene meet with returning guest Serge Boussou, and Lance Wicks and Matt Divall from the UK. Lance Wicks is the owner of www.judocoach.com and has started the European Podcast at www.thejudopodcast.eu The group discusses the management of clubs including time, money and even some discipline matters. If you own, manage or help run a club, especially on a local level, this podcast is a must! Comments[0] |
Sun, 4 March 2007 Released for members in January, this podcast is now available for public consumption! We meet with Greg DiFranza and Brian Picklo, who both won gold medals in the 2005 World Police and Fire Games. Also on the show was Travis Serna, another police officer from Oklahoma City, and Brazilian JuJitsu and Judo competitor. The topic was Judo for law enforcement, and how it correlates well with the use of force continuum, and the valuable lessons learned from Judo durin "panic" situations.Comments[0] |
Mon, 22 January 2007 In this episode, just released for members only, Mike and Gene meet with returning guest Serge Boussou, and Lance Wicks and Matt Divall from the UK. Lance Wicks is the owner of www.judocoach.com and has started the European Podcast at www.thejudopodcast.eu The group discusses the management of clubs including time, money and even some discipline matters. If you own, manage or help run a club, especially on a local level, this podcast is a must! Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:52 PM Comments[0] |
Thu, 4 January 2007 Released on Nov 1st for the members section, Mike and Gene met with Serge Boussiou from Mayo Quanchi Judo in Providence, RI. and discussed the Ocean State International Competition. Serge talks about running and hosting tournaments and the process of putting together a tournament of this size. A few names were dropped of the competitors who attended, which was an impressive list of many of the top judoka in todays judo. Serge tries to play hookie from work as he eats a hotdog for a late breakfast, but just can't escape the cellphone. Gene finds stardom on the USA Judo website, and Serge tells about some "crack a lackin" ippons!
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Wed, 25 October 2006 Mike and Gene meet with Neil Ohlenkamp, owner of www.judoinfo.com and author of new book, "Judo Unleashed". Neil talks about his new book "Judo Unleashed" and tell some behind the scene stories about the book. Neil, Rokyudan, talks about his start in judo, and the progression over time, including his involvement with the paralympics, and national coach for blind judo. Neil talks about the early days of judoinfo, which started in 1995 and now has over 250,000 visitors monthly. Mike, Gene and Neil talk briefly about the structure of websites, bandwidth and the associated costs. All agree that support is needed to keep websites like this available. Neil talks about his squeaky hip, especially when he throws harai goshi, since his hip replacement 2 years ago. Mike forgets to pack his underwear for Athens, Greece. Future episode on judo for the visually impaired is announced and will include Adam Blackburn from Salt Lake City USA Stars Judo and may also include another visit from Neil Ohlenkamp!Comments[0] |
Wed, 30 August 2006 Mike and Gene meet with Erik Ecker, a student from Chicago who is studying judo abroad in Korea. Erik shares his desire to go to Korea, and the training that he is going through. Breakdown of daily training sessions and techniques. This may turn into a 2 part podcast with possible interviews of instructors and or other students. Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 August 2006 Mike and Gene meet with Serge and his daughter Kaitlyn, Gene's son Kai, and Mike's student Stephen Sanders. The 3 juniors recently competed in the Jr. Nationals and the Jr. US Open. Stephen's desire is to pass along judo later as an instructor, Kai's is to develop the best technique, and Katelyn, well, she wants to kick butt and compete in the tournament with the rings...her goal is to be in the 2012 Olympics in London, and something tells me she will be there! This is a great podcast you won't want to miss, for all ages! Comments[1] |
Thu, 8 June 2006 -Mike and Gene talk with Serge Boussiou, founder of Mayo Quanchi and Brian Picklo, bronze medalist in the Sr. Nationals about the latest statements from USA Judo President R. Tripp -Serge wants to see 100,000 judo players in the US...we all agree! -Brian wants to beat up people for money -Gene wants Brian to find peace with himself -Serge announces his 2006 Ocean State Tournament Friday October 27 For more information, visit www.mayoquanchi.netjudo Comments[0] |
Thu, 18 May 2006 The Judo podcast interviews Aaron Cohen and Ronda Rousey. Aaron Cohen was a 3 time World Team Member, and Ronda Rousey is a World Jr. Champion, Olympic and World Team Member. Both just medaled gold in the US Sr. Nationals. Comments[0] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 ![]() -Gene, Charlie, Steph and Mike talk about Sr. Nationals in Houston -Steph announces the biggest upset of the competition -Congratulations to Steph for actually competing in Sr. Nationals! -Congratulations to Gene on his Godan promotion! -The "best ippons" contest is scheduled to start soon, so vote for your favorite -Gene, Charlie and Steph talk about a question regarding Tai Otoshi -Video content for members is coming soon, including a video interview of Sensei Jimmy Takamori, footage from Georgetown University Judo, and instructional content on Tai Otoshi, and response to the first podcast question of harai goshi, hane goshi and uchi mata -An audio interview for members is announced with Aaron Cohen and Rhonda Rousey, both won gold at the Sr. Nationals
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Fri, 14 April 2006 ![]() -Charlie announces that Steph took silver medal at the Northglenn tournament, congratulations Steph! -Steph talks about the womens divisions of the upcoming Sr. National -Steph, Charlie and Mike talk about the mens division of the upcoming Sr. Nationals -Gene joins in and talks about the caveman days of video Comments[0] |
Fri, 14 April 2006 ![]() -Thanks to USA Stars in Salt Lake City for the workout offer - Mike and Gene talk about the popularity of judo -Charlie and Steph join the show and talk about the upcoming Mose Woodson Classic -Steph introduces herself and announces she is competing in the Northglenn tournament and in Nationals -Gene and Charlie discuss judo ettiquite Comments[0] |
Sun, 19 March 2006 -Mike Darter and Gene Shin introduce themselves, Gene almost forgets where he is from...
-Gene opens his new school, Ssal Shin Jo Judo in Charlottesville, VA www.ssjjudo.com
-Main objective identified to promote judo through communication and sharing of information on all levels
-Gene is working on an interview of judo legend Sensei Jimmy Takamori from Georgetown Judo
-Local clubs across the US are identified as a major focus of the podcast
-Gene wants to produce a series of promotional videos
Vinh from www.kodokangear.com is donating a double weave Moskito compeition gi to be given away for the best ippon in Sr. Nationals...you be the judge when the videos get posted!
-Matt's question about harai goshi, hane goshi and uchi mata is answered
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Featuring Dr. Ann Maria DeMars and Ronda Rousey, this podcast is the followup for episode 14 "Coaching Resources" and is online now for public consumption. Gene spoke at length with Ann Maria about coaching your own kids, and Ronda about not only fighting on the mat, but fighting to get her chance on the mat. This is a great podcast for all! Serge Bouyssou and Jim Pedro, Sr. were both supposed to be on, but due to conflicts, they were unable to attend. Mike was also gone for this podcast, but it is one you will not want to miss!

Now available for the public, The Judo Episode 13- "Crosstraining" feat Rhadi Ferguson. Mike meets with Rhadi and talks about the importance of crosstraining Brazillian Ju Jitsu and Judo. Rhadi talks about conditioning between the two arts, and gives an update on his DVD releases. Some links from the show are
In this episode, just released for members only, Mike and Gene meet with returning guest Serge Boussou, and Lance Wicks and Matt Divall from the UK. Lance Wicks is the owner of
Released on Nov 1st for the members section, Mike and Gene met with Serge Boussiou from Mayo Quanchi Judo in Providence, RI. and discussed the Ocean State International Competition. Serge talks about running and hosting tournaments and the process of putting together a tournament of this size. A few names were dropped of the competitors who attended, which was an impressive list of many of the top judoka in todays judo. Serge tries to play hookie from work as he eats a hotdog for a late breakfast, but just can't escape the cellphone. Gene finds stardom on the USA Judo website, and Serge tells about some "crack a lackin" ippons!
Mike and Gene meet with Neil Ohlenkamp, owner of www.judoinfo.com and author of new book, "Judo Unleashed". Neil talks about his new book "Judo Unleashed" and tell some behind the scene stories about the book. Neil, Rokyudan, talks about his start in judo, and the progression over time, including his involvement with the paralympics, and national coach for blind judo. Neil talks about the early days of judoinfo, which started in 1995 and now has over 250,000 visitors monthly. Mike, Gene and Neil talk briefly about the structure of websites, bandwidth and the associated costs. All agree that support is needed to keep websites like this available. Neil talks about his squeaky hip, especially when he throws harai goshi, since his hip replacement 2 years ago. Mike forgets to pack his underwear for Athens, Greece. Future episode on judo for the visually impaired is announced and will include Adam Blackburn from Salt Lake City USA Stars Judo and may also include another visit from Neil Ohlenkamp!
