5 Reasons Why BJJ Is More Popular Than Judo | The Shintaro Higashi Show

Subscribe and click the bell 🔔 icon to be notified about new content drops & podcast episodes! In this episode, Shintaro Higashi breaks down 5 unexpected reasons why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is more popular than Judo—and it’s not just about leg grabs or rule sets. From space efficiency to community building, he takes a thoughtful and honest look at how BJJ has outpaced Judo, especially in the U.S. martial arts scene. 🎙️ Timestamps & Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction – Why BJJ is More Popular Than Judo 01:00 #1: Space Efficiency & Business Viability 04:00 Instructor Visibility & Mat Awareness 04:40 #2: BJJ Appeals to Older Demographics 06:00 Isometric Strength and “Old Man Jiu-Jitsu” 06:30 #3: Gamification Makes BJJ Stickier for Newcomers 07:30 Small Wins & Positive Feedback Loops in BJJ 08:00 #4: Accessibility of Champions & Community Building 08:45 Language Barriers in Judo vs BJJ Media Presence 09:40 #5: Judo’s Tradition and Bureaucratic Barriers 10:30 Ranking Systems, Formalties & Frustration 12:00 The Risk of Shrinking Judo in the U.S. 12:40 Bonus: Tournament Structure & Mat Utilization 13:30 Time Efficiency and Customer Experience at Events Let’s keep the discussion positive—drop your solutions and ideas in the comments on how to grow Judo without defaulting to the usual complaints. 🚨 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...