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Podcast: The Shintaro Higashi Show
Episode: Tokyo Judo Tour Recap | The Shintaro Higashi Show
Description: Follow for more footage of the trip:Instagram: @midjitsuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midjitsuGunji YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMoJ0AislQLTaA7jbBB_Ufw Happy Holidays! The year is wrapping up so join David Kim as he recaps a unique Japan Judo Tour led by Kensuke Gunji, a former elite Asahi Kasei judoka and current New York-based coach. From training at prestigious universities to sparring with Japanese middle schoolers and witnessing the intensity of the Tokyo Grand Slam, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at Japan’s judo culture, world-class athletes, and unforgettable mat experiences.Whether you're considering your own Ja...