The Judo Podcast

Day one highlights from the 2007 US National Championships have been added to the members side.  There are a several more videos from day one that will be added this week, and then Day two highlights should be available next week.  We are also excited to announce that there will be limited video from the Masters divisions and also a few clips from the kata competition as well.  Below is a sample of day one.  Stay tuned! 

In this new episode for members only, featuring Paul Nogaki from Temecula Valley Judo, 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! 

Gene and Mike were in Miami, FL all weekend for the 2007 Sr. Nationals.   We got allot accomplished including a interview with Blind Paralympic athlete Scott Moore, who has had great success in sighted and visually impaired judo competitions around the world.  That interview, along with an interview recorded last week with Paul Nogaki on "Starting your own Dojo", should be available to members soon!  Added today is a free online gallery of over 160 photos from the 2007 Nationals competition.  This week we will be adding a large amount of video highlights of the competition for our members, the most that we have recorded from any competition to date! 

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.

Featuring Dr. Ann Maria DeMars and Ronda Rousey, this podcast is the followup for episode 14 "Coaching Resources" and is online now for members only.  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.  This will be released to the public soon. 

 

 

Just added!  Video highlights of the 2007 World Police and Fire Games.  The games were held March 16-23rd in Adelaide, Australia.  The games are held every other year and have been known to have over 8,000 competitors from around the world.  Be sure to visit the WPFG's page in the members section to see over 20 videos with more on the way!  Full result listing can be found here.