The Judo Podcast

Ok, the Judo Podcast has officially moved, so if you have bookmarked this page, please change it to www.thejudopodcast.com  We will be recording another podcast soon with one of Gene's students who is studying in Japan for the summer.  The Judo Podcast is now free, and if you didn't subscribe to the newsletter, or haven't cancelled your account, please do so now.  To cancel your subscription, log into your paypal account and cancel.  Of course, if you would like to continue to donate, we welcome you to do so, and would also like to thank everyone who supported this project thus far!  The video will be making its way to www.judothrowdown.com, which will be another free site for all, and will feature video from the past and future competitions, clinics and instruction. 

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! 

We are now in the process of changing over to new servers.  Please bear with us as this process should be complete wtihin the week.  We will also be offering the video from the Judo Podcast on a new site, which wll also be free, and annonced this week!

We are pleased to announce that we are making changes to offer The Judo Podcast for FREE!  Over the next couple of weeks we will be changing the site and structure of content.  If you are a paid member, we would like to ask you to cancel your account through paypal, unless you would like to continue your existing payment as a donation.  We appreciate your support over the past year to get this thing going, and look forward to continuing the project.   

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!

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.

In this podcast they discuss the book and the underlying principles it is built upon. Covering many topics from the difference about coachinga nd teaching, about teaching in a club rather than teaching Judo in an educational context.

Ken and Malcolm are involved with British Schools Judo, previously the British Schools Judo Association, which is thepart of the BJA involved with schools Judo.

Creative Judo Teaching, covers a great range of topics and involves sections on the aspects and responsibilities of a Judo coach. On class planning, on incorporating Judo appropriately into the National Curriculum.

Link to CREATIVE JUDO TEACHING on Amazon

The below video is a montage from the 2007 Sr. Nationals, and includes highlights from both days.  In the members area, there are over 50 video clips from the Senior and Masters Divison of the US Nationals compeition that was held in Miami, Florida on April 20th and 21st.  For more information on the members section, please click the above home button...

16 new video clips from the 2007 US Nationals Masters Division are now online for memebers.  The clips contain video footage from various categories.  Be sure the check out the sample below. 

Episode 17, just released for members, features Scott Moore from Denver Judo.  Scott has an impressive history in visual impaired competition, as well as sighted competition.  His wins include gold medals from the 1998 World Games in Madrid, Spain, the 1998 All Japan Championships in Tokyo, Japan, and the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. This episode was recorded live at the 2007 Nationals, where his wife, Heidi Moore won Nationals, along with the Pan Am and World team spot.  Scott discusses his experience, blind competition and instruction. 

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.

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. 

OK, I know there are some people out there who still have no idea what a podcast is exactly.   We will be coming out with a short tutorial soon on RSS and how podcasts work.  Until then, here is a brief explanation by the ninja at www.askaninja.com

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Day two video highlights of the 2007 US Senior Nationals were added to the members side of the podcast site.  There are still videos to be added, including some from the Masters competition.  Also, a podcast recording with Scott Moore on blind judo was recorded at the event, and will be added soon.  Below is a sample video from day 2.  Be sure to check out the European Judo podcasts latest episode 11, part 2 interview with 2 World Champions, Daniel Lascau and Jane Bridges. 

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.

Episode 14 "Coaching Resources" was just released for our members, featuring Dr. Ann Marie DeMars.  Mike, Gene and returning guest Serge Boussou talk with her about coaching resources, certification and clinics.  This is a shorter podcast than usual, but offers some good insight on coaching, and will be followed up next month by a part 2 podcast.  Mike and Gene announce a new resource site on coaching judo at www.judocoach.us