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The Shintaro Higashi ShowAuthor: Shintaro Higashi
Welcome to The Shintaro Higashi Show, where martial arts, life, and business collide. Hosted by Shintaro HigashiJudo and BJJ black belt, former world-level competitor, and lifelong grappler (wrestling and sambo)this podcast dives into training, competition, coaching, and life on and off the mats. Expect deep dives into technique, strategy, and mindset, plus unfiltered takes on the martial arts world. Whether you're a competitor, coach, or just a fan of combat sports, this show has something for you! Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Gym Strength Or Mat Power? | The Shintaro Higashi Show | #272
Episode 272
Monday, 13 April, 2026
Kevin Kegel joins the show to break down strength & conditioning for grapplers, blending his background in powerlifting, gym ownership, and a return to judo. The conversation dives into what actually transfers to performance on the mat, common training mistakes, and how to structure an effective program for judo athletes.00:00 Judo Journey & Fitness Background03:20 What Makes an Athlete “Athletic”06:10 Building a Smart Strength Program08:40 Training Mistakes in Grappling12:00 Exercise Selection for Judo16:20 Conditioning: What Actually Works20:00 Programming Structure for Grapplers22:40 Conditioning Debate: Running vs Intervals27:00 Critiquing Shintaro’s Program31:40 Fixing Knee Pain & Lower Body Training37:00 Upper Body Adjustments39:30 Coaching Services & Pricing41:30 Closing Thoughts & Future Topics🚨 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-instructionalsThis 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/shintaro-higashi/
