No Gi Judo | The Shintaro Higashi Show

Subscribe and click the bell 🔔 icon to be notified about new content drops & podcast episodes! In this episode, Shintaro dives deep into the concept of NoGi Judo—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it fits into today’s grappling landscape. He breaks down key differences between gi and nogi stand-up, technique adaptations, and the integration of wrestling into modern judo practice. If you're a coach, competitor, or martial arts nerd, this one's a must-listen. 00:00 What Is NoGi Judo? 00:40 Traditional vs Sport vs NoGi Judo 01:20 NoGi in BJJ, Wrestling & Judo Crossovers 01:50 Why Gi Techniques Don't Translate Directly to NoGi 02:20 Mechanics: Sleeve Grip vs Wrist Grip 03:00 Controlling Distance Without the Gi 03:20 Underhooks, Overhooks & Closed Loops 04:00 Friction, Sweat & Realistic Contact in NoGi 04:30 NoGi Judo Instructional on JudoFanatics & BJJFanatics 05:00 Wrestling Integration: Singles, Doubles & Kata Guruma 06:00 Using Shots to Close Distance 07:00 Strength vs Technique: When Bad Technique Works 08:00 Importance of Athleticism & Balance 08:30 Why Wrestling Background Is Essential for NoGi Judo 09:20 Judo vs NoGi BJJ for NoGi Instruction 09:50 Shintaro's Recommended NoGi Judo Coaches 10:10 Satoshi Ishii's Body Lock-Based NoGi Judo 10:30 Why Judo Dojos Should Add Weekly NoGi Classes 11:00 Final Thoughts & Where to Find the Instructionals 🚨 LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 40% OFF 🚨 The All-in-One Instructional Bundle just got even better. Every major instructional. One complete system. Now at our biggest discount yet. Grab yours now at 40% off : https://higashibrand.com/products/all... This won’t last. Build your game today. 🔥 Get 20% OFF FUJI Gear! 🔥 Looking to level up your judo training with the best gear? FUJI Sports has you covered. Use my exclusive link to grab 20% OFF high-quality gis, belts, bags, and more. 👉 https://www.fujisports.com/JUDOSHINTARO 👈 No code needed – just click and save! Links: 🇯🇵 Kokushi Budo Institute (The Dojo) Class Schedule in New York, NY 🗽: https://www.kokushibudo.com/schedule 🇯🇵 Higashi Brand Merch & Instructionals: https://www.higashibrand.com 📚 Shintari Higashi x BJJ Fanatics Judo Courses & Instructionals Collection: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/s...