In this breakdown from a private lesson, Shintaro Higashi shares practical ways to counter sasae tsurikomi ashi using redirection, body positioning, and timing tactics.

Shintaro Higashi recaps the Veterans World Judo Championships in Las Vegas, covering standout divisions, inspiring performances by veteran judoka, and reflections on the future of USA Judo.

Nelson Puentes of Inverted Gear shares essential knee cut passing strategies with Shintaro Higashi. Learn how to split or collapse the knees, establish control, and overcome common passing challenges.

Sensei Seth shares his journey from martial arts YouTube creator to winning a national Sumo championship, lessons learned from grappling, and building a career in combat sports content creation.

Shintaro Higashi recaps the Veterans World Judo Championships in Las Vegas, covering standout divisions, inspiring performances by veteran judoka, and reflections on the future of USA Judo.

In this blog, I team up with Nelson Puentes, founder of Inverted Gear, to explore how attacking the second leg can help you finish sweeps and set up leg locks in jiu-jitsu. Nelson shares his wrestling-influenced concepts for controlling both legs from open guard, making off-balancing your opponent easier and giving you more options for finishing. Whether you’re stuck trying to sweep or looking to refine your leg attacks, this breakdown is packed with insights.

Ever wondered what goes through my head on the way to training? In this episode, I take you on a mental drive to the dojo, breaking down how I set my intentions before every session. Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, fear, or trying to level up your skills, this is about training smarter, not harder. Let’s dive into what it really means to train mindfully and get the most out of every practice.

Discover how sumo techniques can level up your judo game! In this video, Shintaro and Sensei Seth explore grips, head positioning, and a slick uchimata variation perfect for cross-training.