Episodes

Dec. 14, 2020

Abe Vs. Maruyama

Joshiro Maruyama and Hifumi Abe faced each other in a winner take all match that would determine the 2021 Olympian for the men's 66kg division. The Epic Battle took place in the main floor of the Kodokan in Tokyo Japan …

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Nov. 29, 2020

The Olympic Run 2021 - The race to Tokyo!

This Judo podcast is all about the Olympic run. Committing yourself to a lifetime of training that is capped off with a 4 year or an 8 year hyper focused Olympic run is an honorable endeavor and something you will …

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Nov. 17, 2020

Ed Cerna - 1980 Olympian - Founder & CEO Cerna Group

Ed Cerna is a former National Team member who represented his Native country of Mexico at the 1980 Olympic Games Moscow. Highlights of his competitive careers include medals at Pan American Championships, US Open and a sil...

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Nov. 11, 2020

Chuck Jefferson - Host of Judocast & Owner of CJ Judo in San Jose, CA

Our Judo Podcast this week is a monologue episode where I'll discuss some of the hot topics and current affairs in today’s judo world. Lets talk about long term success of Judo players, even after their competition days! H...

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Nov. 3, 2020

Jason Rivera - Entrepreneur - CEO of Phenix Salon Suites

A Judo Podcast with Jason Rivera who is the Chief Executive Officer of Phenix Salon Suites Franchising LLC and a former member of the USA Judo Board of Directors. He is a lifelong Judo player that has had entrepreneuri...

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Oct. 27, 2020

Toshihiko Yamada - Judo In Japan! Ryotokuji Judo Sensei & Sports D…

Judo cast guest Toshihiko Yamada who is most recently been selected as the Sport Manager for the Judo program at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. His selection comes from a lifetime of Multifaceted experiences in the worl...

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Oct. 20, 2020

Vlad Marinescu - IJF Chief Media & Marketing Officer

Vlad Marinescu is the Chief Media & Marketing officer for the International Judo Federation. As a graduate of Army Navy Academy in Carlsbad California and He went on to earn a finance degree from Oxford Brook University i...

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Oct. 8, 2020

Dr. David Martin - Chief Scientist, Director of Performance -Apeiron …

Our Next guest is Dr. David Martin who is the Chief Scientist & Director of Performance at Apeiron Life, a start-up in Menlo Park California that uses leading-edge human physiology and performance science to help executi...

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Sept. 13, 2020

Nicolas Gill- Olympic Silver Medalist & CEO of Judo Canada

Our next guest is currently the CEO of Judo Canada. He has had a lifelong journey that has taken him to the highest levels of Judo in both competition and coaching. He earned his first Olympic medal at the age …

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Aug. 30, 2020

Neil Adams - (Part 2) World Judo Champion with Niki Adams 1996 Olym…

Learn more about coaching with Neil Adams at https://www.neiladamsjudo.info/ In part 2 we will start with Niki Adams (Jenkins). Former National Team Member for Canada. She was on the Olympic Team in 1996, a 7 Time Canadian...

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Aug. 23, 2020

Neil Adams - (Part 1) World Judo Champion

Welcome to Judocast, World Judo Champion, the "Voice of Judo" Neil Adams. During his extensive competition career he captured an astonishing 8 European Championship Medals, 4 World Championship medals and 2 Olympic Si...

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Aug. 16, 2020

Marti Malloy (Part 2)- Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Silver Medali…

This is Part 2 of the Marti Malloy Interview. An in depth discussion on Ne-waza and the art of transition. She will answer some fan submitted questions about everything from keeping in shape during covid and her new skat...

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Aug. 9, 2020

Marti Malloy (Part 1) - Olympic Bronze Medalist

Marti Malloy is an American Judoka and 2 Time Olympian (2012 & 2016). She brought home the bronze medal in the 2012 Games (London), she followed that with a World Championship Silver medal in 2013. She now lives in S...

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Aug. 1, 2020

Justin Flores (Part 2) - 3x UFC Champion Coach, USA Judo National Te…

So after a lifetime of traveling the world, chasing medals and following his Judo dreams, Justin has continued his journey as a professional coach. He was a professional grappling coach for his long time friend Ronda Ro...

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July 27, 2020

Justin Flores (Part 1) - 3x National Champion, 3x UFC Champion Coach,…

A former Division 1 Wrestler that holds Black belt ranking in Both Judo and Jiu Jitsu. He was a 3 Time United States National Judo Champion and a 3 Time UFC Championship Coach. He traveled the world for over 10 …

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July 19, 2020

Dr. AnnMaria DeMars - World Judo Champion & Founder of 7 Generatio…

Dr. AnnMaria DeMars became Champion of the World in 1984, she was the first American to accomplish this feat. During her Judo career she simultaneously pursed her education, earning an MBA even before her world title. ...

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July 13, 2020

Keith Nakasone - 1980 Olympian - Team USA 60kg

Keith Nakasone was a member of the US Olympic Team in 1980 Today we will hear the story of an athlete who solidified his position to represent his country, but was unable to fulfill his dream because of political turmoil …

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July 6, 2020

Eitan Gelber - MA, ATC, CSCS, CMT, DNSP

Eitan Gelber, an Israeli native, he spent 15 years at Stanford University where he became the director of the Athletic Training Department. He has spoken nationally and internationally on a variety of sports medicine top...

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June 29, 2020

Mike Swain - World Judo Champion

Mike Swain is a 4 time Olympian and 3 time World Medalist. One of the most successful athletes in History of American Judo. We will hear the his Judo story that began at just 8 years old in 1968. After …

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June 11, 2020

Welcome to Judocast

Welcome to Judocast with Chuck Jefferson. Chuck is a life long Judo practitioner and former US National team member. He was a Multiple time US National Champion and a 2 time Pan American Champion. Judocast will be ded...

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