Taybren Lee is back for part two of our conversation. In part two we discuss the idea of recruiting better athletes to represent Team USA, getting more coaches into Judo, leg grabs, and marketing to adults. Judo Dave also discusses concerns on going back to the club in a world where we are still dealing with a pandemic.

Grip Like A World Champion 2.0 (GLAWC) is an instructional video put out by Judo Fanatics which details gripping strategy in competitive Judo. Judo Dave does a review of GLAWC and gives his overall opinion on the video. Tabren Lee, a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, joins the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to talk about his involvement in his local Police Activities League (PAL) and his involvement with USA Judo's Homegrown Pilot Judo Program. This is part one of a three part interview. There is also discussion on training during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

The coronavirus and how it is impacting Judo with regards to International Judo Federation, competition, and the small business owners who are running clubs. Timo Cavelius, a member of the German National Team, gives an interview about being an openly gay athlete. Plus, some thoughts on a new Android and iPhone app called Judokai. Lastly, the passing of Yukimitsu Kano who was the grandson of Jigoro Kano.

The Judo Chop Suey Podcast has a new partnership with Age of Radio and Judo Dave is very excited about this new partnership! Paris Grand Slam and Dusseldorf Grand Slam results, including thoughts on Teddy Riner. Judo Dave will be traveling to the Big Apple again (coronavirus be damned) to be a guest at the New York Open. The All Japan Judo Federation made an announcement on who will be representing the host nation at the Tokyo Olympics. Plus, the After Party segment at the end of the episode.

The Tel Aviv Grand Prix kicks off the new year for the IJF World Tour. Judo Dave discusses his thoughts on the tournament as well as his thoughts on the New Year's Message put out by the Kodokan. Plus, letters from Donn Draeger written to Robert W. Smith...

Judo Dave rings in the New Year with a new episode where femininity in Judo is discussed. The idea for this topic came from an interesting blog post written on The Gentle Tempest blog. The article can be read here: https://roseyhorse12.wixsite.com/mysite...

Neil and Niki Adams’ recent comments on their podcast shows the great divide between the IJF and traditional Judo enthusiasts. Judo Dave has thoughts on that, leg grabs in Judo, parting thoughts on JudoCon 2019, and an update on Saeid Mollaei’s refugee s...

USA Judo starts a "Homegrown" program in Los Angeles and in response, Hayward Nishioka excoriates USA Judo in a white paper published on Nanka Judo's web site. Is he right? I offer my thoughts on the story. Plus, JudoCon is around the corner!  The story ...

Judo Joe joins the show to discuss BJJ, training as a middle aged student, the process of learning and improving, and why there is a high attrition rate at blue belt for BJJ. Judo Dave breaks down the misconceptions and bad arguments commonly hurled agai...

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, coaches, teammates, and fans of Judo Jack Hatton. 

Thoughts on the World Judo Championships, Marius Vizer Q&A, and discussion on the biggest story coming out of the World Judo Championships.     Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook:...

The World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan start on August 25th and Judo Dave provides news and opinions leading up to Judo's largest annual event. New partnership between Reuters and the IJF. [01:19]   Athletes switching nations ahead of World Judo Ch...

Teddy Riner made his return to the IJF World Tour with an impressive performance at the inagural Montreal Grand Prix. Updated news regarding the issue between Israel, Iran, and the International Judo Federation. The President of the IJF Marius Vizer hold...

A smorgasbord of topics are covered in the latest episode of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast ranging from IJF news, listener reaction, a rant against BJJ propaganda with a certain Hollywood actor, kata champions, beginner advice for older adults, and so much ...

Sensei Jonah Ewell of 510 Judo & Wrestling (formerly Oakland Judo) returns to the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to talk about the growth of his business, lessons learned, and everything that has changed since his last appearance on the podcast.  Visit https://5...

Jesse Grinstead joins the podcast to talk about the USJA's debut of a Kosen Judo division at the Yoichiro Matsumura Championship held in Cape Coral, FL.  Judo Dave discusses some of the highlights of the Jimmy Pedro interview conducted on the Whistlekick...

First day adult beginners should never be paired with other adult beginners! Judo Dave goes to great lengths to explain why allowing this in your club is a negligent practice!  Judo Dave also talks about how the President of the International Judo Federa...

Steve Scott returns to discuss his latest book called "The Judo Advantage: Controlling Movement With Modern Kinesiology."  Judo Dave also discusses his thoughts on Fight2Win - Judo after watching a recent match incorporating their unique rule set.  There...

James Wall, Head Sensei at Wall to Wall Martial Arts and professional Judo Instructor, joins the Judo Chop Suey Podcast to discuss how he grew his Judo club into one of the largest clubs in the United States. This will be the first episode that I do not ...

The Paris Grand Slam was a tremendous event where we saw lots of great action, lots of intriguing stories, and Judo Dave is going to break down some of the matches and give his thoughts on one of the biggest IJF World Tour events of the year.  The Presid...

Happy New Year to all of you!  An exciting episode of the Judo Chop Suey Podcast is in store for you where I bring back my friend and training partner Judo Joe to talk about Judo, BJJ, and all things grappling.  I start off the episode talking about a ne...

Yuletide Greetings to you all near and far on this special holiday edition of the podcast.  On this episode Judo Dave talks about a very special promotion, thoughts on learning Nage No Kata, and initial impressions from Judo Formal Techniques: A Complete...

Judo Dave Roman is back to give his thoughts on JudoCon, which was a convention for Judo coaches and enthusiasts hosted by AAU Judo and the Judo Black Belt Association.  A family feud was brewing ahead of the USA Judo elections between Big Jim Pedro and ...

Judo Dave is back to talk about all the excitement and great stories coming out of the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Other topics on this podcast include JudoCon: The Greatest Judo Convention In The History Of Judo, becoming a BJJ studen...

Tai Otoshi: The Ultimate Study is a new video series published by Neil Adams Effective Fighting.  On this episode, Judo Dave does a formal review of the video series and he gives his thoughts on the content, production, and the layout of the site.  Also ...