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The 1987 Encounter: What I Learned Fighting Rickson Gracie
I'm amused — and, in some ways, delighted — by the comments that still get posted on YouTube regarding the 1987 matchup of Rickson Gracie and me. Judo enthusiasts say they're proud I was able to upend Gracie a couple of times. Any advantage I received, however, disappeared as soon as we hit the ground and I was caught in an armbar. So judoka say judo won, while Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylists insist their art won. It's a true win-win situation for the martial arts.
Hayward Nishioka
Oct 27


Team Judo Final: France vs. Japan in the Gold Medal Match in Paris Olympics
The final day of the judo tournament was nothing short of magical, with powerhouse teams France and Japan gearing up for an epic showdown...
Black Belt Team
Aug 3, 2024


Teddy Riner Shatters Records: Clinches Fourth Olympic Gold Amidst Roaring Crowds!
In a display of sheer dominance and unwavering spirit, Teddy Riner has once again captivated the world, clinching his third Olympic gold...
Black Belt Team
Aug 2, 2024


Against All Odds: Israeli Judoka Peter Paltchik's Unbelievable Win at Paris 2024!
Deeply affected by the loss of his coach Oren Smadja's son due to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, Paltchik stood by his coach...
Black Belt Team
Aug 1, 2024


Judo Falling Being Taught as a Way to Prevent Injuries
Years ago one of my dearly departed friends and mentor Karl Geis spoke of developing a program to teach seniors citizens how to fall....
Gary Goltz
Feb 16, 2023


Ronaldo Veitia Valdivie, Judo's Winningest Olympic Coach, Dies
Ronaldo Veitia Valdivie, the former head of the Cuban national women's judo team and one of the most successful coaches in judo history,...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 6, 2022


Judo Blog: Judo vs. MMA: Things to Know Before Choosing One
Klaus Müller forJudoinside.com recently wrote this essay which I wanted to share this week. At the very mention of the acronym for 'Mixed...
Gary Goltz
Nov 30, 2022


A Brief Anatomy of Strangling, Choke, and Triangle Techniques
This week’s blog is by my good friend and colleague by Steve Scott. Using strangles and chokes is serious business and is not for the...
Gary Goltz
Nov 17, 2022
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