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Podcast: The Shintaro Higashi Show
Episode: Make Judo Easy | The Shintaro Higashi Show
Description: In this solo episode, Shintaro Higashi delivers a passionate monologue on why Judo needs to be made easier and more accessible, especially for beginners. Drawing on personal experience and insights from both his dojo and national trends, he offers practical advice for reducing injuries, retaining new students, and helping Judo grow in the U.S.00:00 Why Judo Needs to Be Easier01:30 Early Randori Is a Mistake02:45 The Rare Beginner Who Pushes Through04:00 Redesigning the First Phase of Training05:00 Preventing Injuries Through Smarter Pairing06:00 Controlled Randori for Beginners07:00 Why BJJ Feels Safer for New Students07:45 Lowering the Barrier to Grow...