The Shintaro Higashi Show
Episodes
Seminars and Clinics
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In grappling sports like Judo, wrestling and BJJ, it is common to see people attend various seminars and clinics taught by renowned athletes and coach...
Judo Blues
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many, if not all, Judokas experience the "Judo Blues" once the initial enthusiasm inevitably subsides-- feeling stuck and frustrated for a variety of ...
Martial Arts Cultures
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martial arts are always developed within the context of broader culture, and they always contain elements from the broader culture. Judo is no excepti...
How to Stay Loose While Grappling
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In any sport, you become "loose" and "effortless" as you improve your skills. The same is true for grappling, but it is complicated by the fact that y...
Judo and Recovery
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judo, as well as other grappling arts, is quite taxing to your body, and it is commonplace to hear grapplers complain about their sore bodies. Therefo...
How to Pick the Right Weight Class
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not many activities in life require you to be at a certain weight to participate. So it's no wonder many grappling art practitioners are confused abou...
Interview with Oon Yeoh
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oon Yeoh is an accomplished Judoka who represented Malaysia at the World Championships in 1993 and 1995. Now he is a prolific Judo journalist and publ...
Judo Around the World
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro was an international-level Judo competitor who has gone on many tours around the world. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about Shinta...
Doing Judo Where There Is No Judo
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's an unfortunate reality that for some people, it's hard to find Judo near them, especially in the USA. There may be no Judo schools nearby. You wa...
Goals for 2022
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a year filled with surprises, we've finally welcomed another new year 2022! In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about their goals for 2022....
Reverse Seoinage ban
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The IJF has announced a new rule set for the upcoming Olympic cycle, and it contains the controversial ban on reverse seoinage, also known as Korean s...
Dangerous Throws
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is an unfortunate truth that Judo has dangerous throws. Some are more dangerous than others. Some are more "situationally" dangerous. What are some...
Essential Grappling Gears
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grappling may look simple to start-- after all, you only really need your body and a training partner to grapple-- but there are many essential gears ...
No Turn Judo
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro has a new system he believes can revolutionize the whole Judo world-- No Turn Judo! Shintaro explains it in detail to Peter in this episode. ...
Teaching Kids Judo
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching kids Judo is a totally different ball game from teaching adults Judo. How do you keep them engaged? How do you keep them safe? How do you com...
How to Run Practice Efficiently
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are Judo hobbyists who have only a limited amount of time for Judo practice. Then, how can we get maximize our Judo practice time? In this ...
Tokui Waza
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants a cool Tokui Waza, or your favorite technique. But how do you actually pick one and develop it? In this episode, Shintaro and Peter dis...
Judo and Fighting
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Judo is first and foremost a "martial" art and is about "fighting". In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss fundamental elements about fighting. W...
Conversation with Tara Sanchez
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Sanchez, a superstar teenager who's been a member of Shintaro's dojo KBI for a while now, sat down with Shintaro to talk about her Judo journey a...
Catching Up with Shintaro and Peter
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How's it going everyone? In this episode, we're switching gears a bit and catching up with Shintaro and Peter: What are they reading? How's training f...
How Hard Should I Train?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People frequently say we should train hard. But what does that mean really? Should we give our 100% at all times? Can we take a break? If so, how much...
Post-training Checklist
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've come up with a pre-training checklist, and followed it to the dot during practice. Now, what do you do after practice? Should you just kick bac...
Quitting Coffee
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're switching gears in this episode, and talking about something about personal lives. Shintaro, who is an avid coffee drinker, decided to quit coff...
Making a Case for Judo
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like us, you may frequently find yourself in situations where you have to "make a case" for Judo to people we meet. Why do we do Judo? What ...
100k Subscribers on YouTube
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's official: Shintaro's YouTube channel has hit the 100k subscriber milestone! In this episode, Shintaro and Peter look back on the history of his c...
One Meal a Day
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For change of pace, Shintaro and Peter are talking about a new diet Shintaro has been trying out: one meal a day! Why did he start eating only one mea...
Right vs. Left
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most difficult and intricate parts of Judo is the right vs. left position, or kenka-yotsu. It may seem daunting at first, but once you unde...
Newaza
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Newaza, or groundwork, is a controversial aspect of Judo, especially with the introduction of a new ruleset that favors big Ippon throws and the rise ...
Pre-training Checklist
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Training is not a passive activity. Rather, it is an active exercise that requires strategic planning and execution. Therefore, it is good to keep a "...
The Beauty of Foot Sweeps
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Foot sweeps are a thing of beauty, and there is a reason why they exist in many different martial arts, not just Judo. In this episode, Shintaro and P...
Dojo-kun
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Judo dojo, like any other organization, often has a mission statement, or a "dojo-kun". Shintaro's dojo Kokushi Budo Institute is no exception. In t...
Leveling Up Your Judo
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know your throws. You know your ground techniques. But, for some reason, you just can't land them during randori or competitions. This is when you...
Philosophy of Judo
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Judo is not just a physical martial art-- it has core guiding philosophical principles that can be applied to all aspects of life. In this episode, Sh...
Mental Side of Judo
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Judo is not just a physical activity, and it is important to have the right mentality when practicing Judo in order to improve. In this episode, Shint...
Wrestling
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wrestling is arguably the most popular grappling sport in the United States, and it wields great influence over other grappling arts such as Brazilian...
Jimmy Pedro
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro sits down with Jimmy Pedro, a World Champion and a two-time Olympic medalist Judoka who has coached many top-level Judo competitors including...
Bridging the Gap Between Judo and BJJ
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Judo and BJJ share the same origin, and yet they have developed into quite distinct martial arts. Despite their differences, there are complementary a...
Diet for Grappling
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diet is an important part of any sport, but it is especially so for grappling sports like Judo, BJJ and wrestling. In this episode, Shintaro and Peter...
Private Lessons
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most Judoka participate in Judo in group settings, but some utilize private lessons. Are private lessons useful? How should we approach them? Shintaro...
Kata
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is Kata? Why is it controversial? How can it be beneficial to our Judo journey? Shintaro and Peter discuss how we should approach Kata as we prac...
Importance of Precursor Skills
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A perfect Ippon throw doesn't exist in a vacuum-- it needs to follow "precursor skills." Shintaro and Peter discuss what exactly these precursor skill...
The Belt System
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since being introduced by the founder of Judo Jigoro Kano, the belt system has been an important part of virtually all martial arts. How did it come a...
Guide to Shintaro's Videos
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro has produced a number of Judo videos over the years, and it may be challenging for people to navigate through them. In this episode, Shintaro...
Dojo Reopening Updates
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic situation in New York City is finally getting better thanks to the successful vaccine rollout, and Shintaro can finally reopen his dojos ...
2021 USA Judo Youth National Championships
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro recently went to the 2021 USA Judo Youth National Championships in Salt Lake City with one of his students Luka. It was a great event where h...
Q&A with Shintaro - How to Reach Out and Retain Students
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the key elements of the success of Shintaro's gyms, KBI and Kano in Manhattan, is his success in reaching out and retaining students. In this e...
Fitness for Grappling
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness and grappling go hand in hand. Being fit will make you a better grappler, and being a better grappler will make you fit. In this episode, Shin...
Sensei
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro has had many sensei throughout his long Judo career, from his father to Jimmy Pedro. As a sensei himself now, he reflects back to all the inf...
Heart-to-Heart With Shintaro
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Peter's absence due to his busy schedule, Shintaro goes solo and talks about vulnerable moments in his Judo career: when he was outclassed by a com...
Shintaro's BJJ Journey
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a true martial artist, Shintaro has never shied away from other martial arts, especially Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He's been at the center of the New Yo...
Developing Your Own Judo
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has his/her own Judo journey, and it's important to develop your "own Judo" to be more successful and, most importantly, have fun. In this ep...
How to Learn Judo Online
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Utilizing online content to learn Judo is becoming increasingly popular. As with anything online, it's important to filter out "noise" and consume onl...
How to Be a Better Grappler
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a better grappler? How does one become a better grappler? Is it about strength? Techniques? Toughness? Shintaro and Peter disc...
Dojo Etiquette
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro and Peter talk about important etiquette that needs to be followed around the dojo. The dojo is a place where people with all kinds of backgr...
The Leg Grab Ban
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The infamous leg grab ban! Introduced in 2010, it is by far the biggest and most controversial rule change ever introduced to Judo. Are Shintaro and P...
Stories from Judo Training Days
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shintaro has been training in Judo his whole life, all over the world. Some of the places he's trained are NYC, Japan and Massachusetts. He has so man...
The Business of Martial Arts
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about the business of martial arts-- how to make money doing martial arts! Shintaro has a wealth of experienc...
Who Is Peter Yu?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro interviews Peter! They talk about how they met, how Peter started Judo, and what he does outside of Judo. Please support us ...
Judo Strategies
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about Judo strategies-- grip strategies, combinations, newaza transitions and many more! Please support us on...
How to Make It in Judo
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about how to "make it" in Judo. It is important to remember that there are many ways in which one can succeed...
Judo Styles around the World
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about different styles of Judo practiced around the world. As a global sport, Judo is practiced in many diffe...
History of Kokushi Budo Institute
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro recounts the history of his dojo, Kokushi Budo Institute, and tells a fascinating story about the Higashi Family and the Ame...
Talking Physical Therapy with Emil Berengut
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro sits down with Emil Berengut, a senior physical therapist at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC, to talk about the discipline o...
Judo in Self-defense
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter tackle the age-old question: Is Judo good for self-defense? Please support us on Patreon if you can: https://www.p...
Mattia Galbiati
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro talks to the bronze medalist of the World Sambo Championships and an old friend, Mattia Galbiati. Please support us on Patre...
Japanese Technique Names
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter discuss the pros and cons of using Japanese technique names in Judo and other martial arts. Please support us on P...
Talking Judo with Travis Stevens
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro talks with his old friend, Rio 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Travis Stevens. Please support us on Patreon if you can: https:/...
Friday Night Practice
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about the famous Friday Night Practice at Shintaro's gym Kokushi Budo Institute. Please support us on Patreon...
Competing as a Team
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shintaro and Peter talk about their experience going to the 2016 US Judo Nationals as a team. You can watch Peter's video from the tr...
Trailer
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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