It's a pretty genius way to train by mixing mma and parkour 😮

3:28 not sure if it's the same in the US but in the UK there is zero stigma around approaching blackbelts to train or spar. I'd say it's encouraged if anything, since when 2 beginners are sparring the risk of injury is quite high, whereas although a blackbelt will ragdoll you, you'll probably find you're less likely to get injured just because of how clean the throws tend to be. My club was pretty small, and around 50% of judoka at randori were always blackbelts, so I was sparring blackbelts pretty much straight off the bat. Edit - never mind, saw you covered it later in the video! It's probably one of my fav things about judo vs BJJ - much less snobbery around rank.

Such a humble video. I didn’t think Nakano Sensei would achieve a flawless victory like that. Truly impressive.

That is a dream though I bet the injuries are gnarly

As a sumo fan, this makes me excited.

Do you speak Japanese Jesse?

the 3v1 crucifixes ankle lock is killing me

Great video. You should come up to canada for some Judo, big scene up here. The Edmonton international and the Matsuru cup would be great tournaments to go to. Good luck in your journey!

Sounds like 🥷 training to me

Good video my guy, good message. Good days and bad days, we have them all, but not everyone let's the world see those bad days. So props on that!

Great job on the videos! Keep them coming and you’re doing great 🔥

I’ve watched a few of your videos, very inspirational. Keep it up! As a full time athlete and competitor it’s nice to hear others express the same mental struggle. 🤙

Matt running after you and not getting a "travel" is just as impressive!

Nah bro the finger 😢

A wise division 1 wrestling coach was once asked how he would create the perfect MMA fighter. He said something to the effect of, "first I would teach him gymnastics, so he can learn to control his own balance. Next I would teach him Judo, so he can learn to control his opponent's balance. Then I would teach him Jiu Jitsu."

Very proud of you 🤍

These comps should be done in wetsuits and covered in lube. These baggy dated clothes must gotta’ go.

Congrats on persevering and pushing past your mental barriers! The judge in your first match is my kata sensei. She's AMAZING!!!!

great video, I'm going to a competition in a few weeks and I needed this dude, thanks

i may be a bit bias but i think a wrestler would dominate in many ways in this sport

had to subscribe, finally another great martial arts youtuber

Jesus Christ is King. Praise God 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Looking like JD Vance with that shiner.

3:25 why not ippon?

Your channel is the only one I have the notification bell on for. Loving these judo videos!

Subscribed because of this video

This was such a cool video thank you

getting ready for my boxing match on the 30th. All that is left is courage

Wow Josh. Your channel is such a great source of inspiration for personal growth and humility. This is so relatable and down to earth. It's really great that you can show the bittersweet times and still do the best you can.

Jesse in his own videos: Just a lovely karate nerd who likes to spread his knowledge with others. Jesse in other martial arts creators video: THE F FINAL BOSS OF KARATE

Amor fati

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dude that introduction to San Francisco was so well done with the music

why does he have 2 belts?

Your a true martial artist Josh . With a well deserved victory an thank you for your channel 💯

Nice tomoe!

Would a Judoka transition to BJJ better than a BJJ practionioner into Judo?

Thank the universe? Why not thank a rock??

6:32. Man that’s the truth! I respect every single person who can step on the mats and put it on the line. When I started BJJ last year I remember telling myself I’d never compete. Now I have my 3rd competition this weekend and this was what I needed to hear. Thank you

Nice! Well done - it would’ve been nice to hear a bit more about the throws you got ippon with, and your general approach to your judo matches. Especially in how it compares to your mindset and approach for BJJ tournaments?

Hey @josh beam bjj Keep going solid start ! you should really pick 3 throws in Foot sweeps and throws and get a good solid foundation on them prior to the next tournament these sacrifice throws wont work as well when you get higher up in the divisions! You will find that judo will become a lot easier with confidence and if you feel that you cant throw people in Judo you will have a very unfun time. Fluidity and smooth is fast in judo. Get more rounds of nagekomi in (movement throwing uchikomi) to help build that fluidness, it'll help you be less jagged. Move with purpose not because you feel like you need to. Technique over muscle is a must in judo or you risk injury to people trying to muscle things through 3 seperate acls at my club torn due to this (thankfully not mine selfishly) the reason you got hurt with the drop seio is because they did it very poorly :p

Keep the Judo content coming!!!

Love it josh ! , the video is nice but your mentality is hard like a steeland thats what important , there are things that are fun and happy but there are something that you cant control , brace for it and let the impact make you harder .

Man thanks for making this video! Nothing laughable about competing and giving it your all even if you don't see the meaning in it. I love Judo as a beginner myself and really appreciate your content, as there isn't much like it

what an inspiration

They let you use drop techniques in the novice division? Well, all Judo federations aren't the same I guess.

Love your judo videos, I've been doing it for the past 3 years my self.

It was good seeing you there. I saw you do that ura nage that you did in the senior division. I didn't realize you had an injury when I met you. Good on you for sticking it through. Hope to see you there next year, just not in my division. :D

Did you ask A.I. to write a motivational speech?