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Podcast: The Shintaro Higashi Show
Episode: Old Man Judo: Charleston Recap | The Shintaro Higashi Show
Description: Shintaro Higashi recaps his recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina, where he conducted three judo seminars and competed in the South Carolina Veterans Judo Open. He dives deep into the growing importance of "Old Man Judo," the rise of the Veterans Judo Association, and why supporting judo for adults 30+ is critical for the future of the sport in the U.S.00:00 Charleston Trip Recap and Shoutouts00:50 The Need for Veterans Judo01:50 Tournament Structure and Adult Participation02:30 Launch of the Veterans Judo Association03:20 Financial Realities in USA Judo04:20 Largest Masters Turnout to Date05:00 Importance of the 30+ Judo Community06:00 Plans for...