Shintaro Higashi vs Travis Stevens randori

[@Trilobite8jesus]

I think we have a buddy cop movie on our hands.

[@MichaBusch]

😄

[@JudoMateo]

Travis Stevens “I don’t need a partner, I’ve got my own way of doing things.” Chief replies “exactly that’s why we’re partnering you with Higashi” Travis “Chief having a partner will only get in my way!”.

[@chuckjack2168]

Be better than anything Hollywood is putting out.

[@brihno360]

It’s more of a ‘no cop’ situation

[@humann5682]

This was the Judo equivalent of the Rocky vs Apollo fight at the end of Rocky 3 ha ha!!

[@SenseiSeth]

his ability to stay on the feet in insanely impressive, well done by both of you!!

[@GameBred007]

Sensei Seth!!!! I want a trilogy with all three of you

[@odecx1325]

@@GameBred007 no he's still too traumatized from last time...

[@skycow3208]

Ikr

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

Hi Sensei.

[@marcomiller5641]

seth if you do have a chance to talk to travis and do a video with him, that would be awsome

[@Dadvestor]

As a jiujitsu guy this was way more interesting than most of modern bjj buttscooting tbh Might need to check out some Judo 🥋

[@lamesurfer1015]

2:23 : History was made when Travis Stevens Drops a Standing Ippon Seoi Nage, strikes a pose, and plugs his Ippon Seoi Nage KZbin Video all in under 3 seconds. Olympic Silver Level Marketing.

[@mmongiello722]

I'm pretty sure he was not still standing when it was over.

[@lamesurfer1015]

@@mmongiello722 True - but it technically wasn't a drop seoi.

[@awallerfamily]

So dope. Love these guys chemistry

[@mmongiello722]

@@lamesurfer1015 I agree it was not a drop. Do you agree the most impressive version is when the opponent lands on the ground while the thrower remains standing?

[@lamesurfer1015]

@@mmongiello722 ABSOLUTELY. Standing throws are cinematic (and practical from a tactical standopoint). Sometimes I debate whether or not "Rolling" Throws (Rolling Seoi, Uchimata, etc.) should be awarded Ippon and not Wazari. Standing is best!

[@RamseyDewey]

This was awesome to watch! I was just wondering what would happen if the two of you shared the mat, and then it happens. Outstanding. Very educational and fun to watch. Thanks for all you do!

[@pignokor5536]

Now lets get out there and train

[@gaminghunt5837]

Hi there.coach

[@JudoGeoff]

Hey, Ramsey -- maybe you can try out some choke and grab escapes with them to make sure they're realistic. Cup recommended but not required 😅

[@gaminghunt5837]

@@JudoGeoff I think he is in china

[@oneguy7202]

I didn't wait it to see you here . Next idea for you video remove gi to anticipate a throw lol

[@craigedwards2411]

Two highly skilled players going at each other and to your average Joe it looks like a scramble. Replace one of them with an untrained opponents and we would have a scene from a high budget action movie. Super educational!

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@ACIIIL_extracts-zr5wz yeah.

[@chriswright6245]

That's what I like about high level grappling

[@0u73rh34v3n]

1:48 - Ok, as a Judoka under 6ft, I feel like Higashi just taught me a way to deal with people grabbing over my shoulder

[@TheJakeJackson]

Remember the big thing he did there: posture. Travis' grip didn't bend him a single degree.

[@TheDanWhoSoldTheWorld]

You're completely right, thanks for pointing that out, I'll give that a go too.

[@mmongiello722]

I was going to ask if you learned to stand up straight but posture is definitely a better way to say it.

[@mauricematla1215]

As a smaller guy myself i have the same issue particulary when the 2 Mtr plus guys (we have a few) wanna have a go...

[@mmongiello722]

Snap down.

[@JoJoKenn94]

Considering the weight difference, Shintaro did fantastic here! Loved this video, well done both Travis and Shintaro 🙏🥋

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

Shintaro competed heavier than Travis tho. I think they are about the same now since Travis stopped competing. For ref Shintaro competed in 100kg and Travis competed in half-middle (-81 KG)...Unless you're talking about how Travis is smaller 😆

[@JoJoKenn94]

​@@Kwisatz-ChaderachShintaro stated he was 180lbs and Travis was 230lbs at the start of video - which gives Travis a big advantage ontop of him being an Olympian 😁 all things considered, this was an excellent video and both Judoka did fantastic 💪🥋

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

@JoJoKenn94 heck yeah! Thanks for the info. Missed that part 😆

[@Aquagoth]

@@JoJoKenn94 Travis looks like an absolute gorilla here! I was guessing 250ish to Shintaro's maybe 210-220.

[@julesbruchez-outperformtra2020]

Seriously the only two people I watch for takedown stuff What an honor and pleasure to watch

[@jaylove7391]

Judo is hard work and kudos to all the judoka out there whether your a world class competitor or a judo enthusiast training for self defense and fitness.

[@shootits48]

My fingers winced at those grip breaks lol 😂

[@wwbaah]

So legit! I was curious how sparring worked in Judo... but similar to other disciplines, when two respectful, high level practitioners engage there's ebb and flow, give and take, and no one gets injured! Great video!

[@m5a1stuart83]

Only amateurs give it 100%.

[@pelejahosoba5280]

@@m5a1stuart83 and so what, u speaking in the nonsense

[@pelejahosoba5280]

@@m5a1stuart83 and so what, u speaking in the nonsense

[@m5a1stuart83]

@@pelejahosoba5280 Well, my friend got his shoulder broken since the randori was like a final in Olympic.

[@pelejahosoba5280]

@@m5a1stuart83 That is a normal thing for judokas to accept, just because of what happened to your friend, u shouldn't apply it to everybody, because no judoka or judo in itself was designed to take it easy on your opponent or play ball together, I also got my elbows fractured thrice,turf toes, broken fingers,blisters and all form of severe injuries, but I always healed and got stronger,even Travis doest take it easy during randori

[@JudoGeoff]

This gave me some great chuckles. Thank you both for a little entertainment and positivity to distract me from the freeze down here in Texas. 👏💪

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

I don't know which one I should say, is it impressive from Travis to hold his own against a 6th degree black belt complete grappler like Shintaro, or it's impressive from Shintaro to hold his own against a bigger stronger high level olympian medalist like Travis !

[@TheZangetsuBankai1]

I think it’s the latter

[@odiniuera4452]

I believe Travis was awarded his 5th degree black belt so they're almost the same now in terms of belt level.

[@christulloch3473]

Also, Travis is a BJJ Black belt which he got in 18 months. Shintaro is still only a Brown belt. My point is that they are both amazing complete grapplers

[@ilyassnejjar6195]

@@christulloch3473 Shintaro has also wrestling background.

[@RockiesCanada]

Rank in judo is more symbolic of knowledge than pure skill, although they are closely related.

[@yasmini.alamin6031]

I actually learned alot from this and I smiled the whole time! Thanks for sharing I will watch again to try and make a note on what I can apply to myself. Sensi Shintaro moves so well and can fight from all angles and Sensi Travis Stevens with that gripping excellence and self ads fo his instructional :)

[@Grindgodgrind]

That was class, two of my favourite judo educators doing what they do best.

[@ericseo8958]

Stevens' trademark, Koga seoi at 2:25 was just so beautiful. Plus fun to watch their nogi rolls lol

[@excuse_me5623]

okay can we get Shintaro removing his gi mid air to avoid the throw in slow motion? lol

[@NorseRonin]

There's an option to slow the speed. Just click the three dots if you're using the app, or the gear if you're in the website.

[@mrmalayweather4850]

Where? Time stamp please

[@PHOBOS300]

@@mrmalayweather4850 4:44 ~ish

[@natekelly770]

Two incredible martial artists going at it. Love it fellas

[@kanucks9]

"Look at that pant grab!" It's good to know that that never stops happening in no gi rolling.

[@alLEDP]

Hahahaha this is so hilarious you other have so different characters it's like a Judo comedy duo even during ramdori lol😂😂😂 "come on let's play"

[@tomsawyer7429]

I didn’t think you could just “play” judo like this, that was really cool to watch! I’m always so tense when I engage in stand up, even when I tell myself not to be!

[@im4485]

You were taught wrong. Really important to teach right from the beginning to not be afraid of falls. The reason you are tense is because you are not confident in your ability to take a proper fall.

[@tomsawyer7429]

@@im4485 alright calm down big shot 😂😂. I was merely making the point that these two are really good at “playing” judo.

[@im4485]

@@tomsawyer7429 oh... İ didn't mean to sound like a big shot... I am still bad at falling... I just know where the problem lies now.

[@mr.j3371]

Same man! I’m just worried about making the wrong move and being hurled into the ground and landing wrong and cracking my neck. It’s always a fear in the back of my mind.

[@neilwilliams7591]

At my club this week I did a slow build up, using seoi nagi to ‘French Randori’ (sort of). Ended up progressing to one or two combinations after throw for throw, switching minimally resisting opponents. This was at a club I’ve just started training at and feels a lot less competitive, great way to give you a second to think and not continuously be on the defensive. Back to the competitive randori at the end of the week though. Great sesh on this video too.

[@justinwallace269]

It's like wrestling a bear lol. Shintaro put up a hell of a fight especially considering the size difference. He had to work three times harder on everything he was trying to do. Great work, guys!

[@captencollin8753]

Travis is a funny dude, but I swear to god he sounds so serious.

[@HundredWingZ]

Fantastic performance by both participants. Much love from the UK.

[@jrmbayne]

I enjoyed that a lot. I'm not going to say why I was surprised at the results 🤣 you two futzing about, love the verbal sparring 🔥

[@mitsuhiroshimizu6580]

Travis's got them massive arms. Great fight!

[@zurackle]

This was great! You can tell alot about your relationship with someone in randori; Lots of mutual respect here And I can appreciate that Sensei Travis is a cuddly bully 😂😂😂 Thanks for another amazing video Sensei Shintaro. Looking forward to more colabos. Now back to driving. Had to stop to watch this lmao

[@richardquinby42]

Great match. Really enjoyed it. You guys are both great!

[@kissPANCRASION]

The nogi judo part looked hard, this was a very entertaining video and really makes me want to drop BJJ for judo. OSS!! EDIT: I really love jiujitsu, but I'm officially switching to Judo in March!!! OSU!!!!

[@RockiesCanada]

Why not both? :D

[@kennethrogers1129]

To me, judo is more relevant to real life situation, and add in your striking skills (taekwondo) and you have comprehensive martial arts, in my opinion

[@MaxLohMusic]

@@kennethrogers1129 Judo banned leg grabs in 2010 and also shortened newaza time, so in order to train what most people think of as "Judo" we have to train wrestling, BJJ, and Judo. The 3 combined give what "Judo" was meant to be (a complete grappling style)

[@aaronbenthall9527]

@@MaxLohMusic Na, there are many traditional judo clubs.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@MaxLohMusic i have been in three dojos that still teach real Judo!

[@HanzoTookTheWrongShuriken]

A friendly and playful randori between two of the most experienced, loved and famous judokas in the world! Awesome!

[@hunterhendricks4721]

One of the most entertaining randori I've seen! Thanks, Shintaro!

[@redpilljujitsu9068]

Love the dynamic these two world class judokas have. Oss!

[@abderrahmanghiadi8958]

This was epic 😂 very fun to watch thank you 🙏🏼

[@ZealousJudoka]

Love this video and we're following you guys all the way up here in Alaska. Had the privilege of attending Travis's clinics twice when he came up, and each time my judo grew! I can't wait to visit Shintaro Sensei's dojo and learn from him as well. 🙏

[@JudoHighlights2015]

Well done guys! Was fun to watch!

[@TheJakeJackson]

Man, Travis sure knows a lot of rules! 😂

[@Mattytars]

This is awesome. Looking forward to seeing a rematch. Just unreal judo skills from both of these guys. This is the judo version of watching the 92 Basketball Dream Team scrimmage video.

[@reece-tylerstevens1911]

This was a very good demonstration of the difference between what could be considered traditional defence orientated judo in Shintaro and sport orientated judo in Travis. Shintaro seemed to use any of the walls and what not around him to better his position or save himself, whilst Travis seemed to care much more about the rules and had much higher stamina. All around a great video between two great judoka.

[@dosomething3]

Incredible. Now let’s talk about everything we just saw.

[@mattpruner1432]

The best part - it is so apparent the amount of fun you guys are having.

[@jeremyboesmans]

Great job Shintaro defending yourself , you were dealing with a substantial weight difference and... with judo super champ Travis Stevens, who is also hugely talented BJJ black belt (under John Donaher). Both of you are awesome, fun to watch, and give great advice on your channels. Kudos:)

[@bigdoor64]

This is awesome. Please consider doing this more often, perhaps limit each other to a few specific moves? I was watching some of the failed throws thinking "THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME". It would be awesome watching you overcome those failures. Awesome awesome.

[@dannyharper1741]

We are missing this action in the UK so thanks both of you for whetting our appetites of what we have to come as and when we can! 🥋

[@davidmartinez7194]

Great video, especially the grip fighting. Would love to see more standing and ne waza randori sessions. I've learned a lot from both of you. Can't wait to get back in the dojo to practice and pass on some of what I've learned watching your videos. Thanks for your contributions to judo and grappling arts in general.

[@JordanFowler-ic7qp]

I love how they increase intensity and it becomes more serious! So good!

[@Docinaplane]

Fabulous! It's such a pleasure to see two very highly skilled Judoka randori! Thank you!!

[@rns7426]

Travis: you punched me in the nose. Shintaro: good! Lol I love the collab, the skills, and trash talk!!! Especially the cheating, love it, if you ain’t cheating you ain’t trying!!!!!

[@brabhamfreaman166]

May I add the 50lb weight difference? It made for unique dynamic

[@Onico_xx]

Props to Shintaro with the weight disparity. Not easy to be strong enough to stand with someone that much heavier. ✌🤙

[@JoshuaArencibia]

Love the energy between you two !!! Make my day, missing the mats so much T_T

[@jordanmarshall9160]

Awesome job Sensei Shintaro holding down a much stronger larger man who happens to be an Olympic metalist! Thank you thank YOU!

[@tomsawyer7429]

02:38 he tried to throw him with a lower lapel grip! Hahaha awesome

[@Emmermacher]

Seems you both had a lot of fun there. This shows me, what we're all missing since a too long time...

[@Deadlifter700]

Wooh! That was a lot fun and the no gi towards the end was an extra treat!

[@SasakiKojiro7]

One of my favorite videos to date! Informative and hilarious I love it!

[@physiotipswithmarrow5836]

Travis you are a beast. Shintaro great job taking on a much bigger opponent. Greatly appreciate you both for the amazing info you have put out to help guys like me train during the pandemic.

[@internetenjoyer1044]

The way Travis plays with Higashi, but at the same time kind of bullies him at times is amazing; he's giving Higashi a chance to play his game against the bigger olympic champion, while at the same time not condescending his skills by going to easy and not showing off his own

[@J3unG]

This was GREAT! I learned so much about how high-level players move on one another. So good. I couldn't stop watching this.

[@moqo]

A-grade trash talking as expected, oh and some decent Judo

[@henriquefrancisco300]

yooooooh that counter at 1:52 was juicy! Im gonna try to keep that!. That Gi slip off is so anime worthy! Awesome stuff.Loved it

[@herculesmwp7983]

I love the friendly banter 😂. Me and other judo friends do this 😂

[@jasonrose6288]

Great video with awesome skills and attitudes on display. The most interesting thing to me is the focus on and intricacy of the grip fighting. It seems to be about 70% of the battle and only once it is won - for a fleeting moment - is a throw possible. For much of my time as a judo player (recreational level), the emphasis was the other way around. That made it hard in shiai where I'd often feel I had better judo (throws) than my opponent but couldn't get my grips. Interesting.

[@robhay3438]

Fantastic, guys! Well done!

[@athayde30]

Thank you brou. From Brazil.

[@burtmacklin4233]

Great vid nice to see two experts have a lil spar

[@henriquefrancisco300]

I was laughing through and through the whole video. Brilliant stuff guys. Thanks for this one.Inspiring

[@awallerfamily]

This was great. Love the variety of content youve been putting out. Watching the grip fighting was awesome.

[@odiniuera4452]

This is by far the best video I've seen on KZbin

[@lloydm2110]

this was so awesome to watch. smile ear to ear for almost 8 mins. thanks, gentlemen.

[@ulrichbaumann8928]

Hello, I am also a Judo practitioner, not at your level, but I experience similar scenes with my opponents. A fight is never easy and to get a good throw is not a simple thing. Thank you for sharing!!! 😊

[@jongler9775]

Guys, you do that weekly, and you've got yourself a show ! Joke aside, that as awesome to watch.

[@jafo3814]

Glad that I stumbled onto this video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

[@IgorTravelsTheWorld]

The banter made this awesome and hilarious. I loved it!

[@kirilgoussev9641]

This is great guys!!! Thank you for making this video! I thoroughly enjoyed watching it!

[@prettyflyforafilipin]

Hey it’s Ken and Ryu.

[@alLEDP]

Yeah but the personalities are changed. Higashi is the loud one and Stevens is the grumpy silent one lol

[@alLEDP]

But yeah I'd like to see a shoryuken lol

[@AceInose]

Al Lex Yeah b Shintaro caught Travis with that on his nose. Lol

[@bombastikderteutone6858]

You guys are awesome to watch and great teachers!! Love it so much!

[@Vitulli1970]

WOW! Travis is just a beast too!

[@Twill0986]

Seeing the Two of you play chess was amazing! Love the live commentary, hahaha! Please do another round or two.

[@OnGuardBJJ]

I was hoping for a video like this with you both. Awesome! Travis looks so hard to move.

[@PeacefulBreathing]

Loved the chemistry and the banter… more more!!

[@fortitudinemethonorem4088]

Master display of physical Judo and verbal Judo, love it.

[@MP-db9sw]

You are both very very impresssive guys and this was awesome to watch!

[@danedavidson]

Travis calling all these Shido's. I used to do the same and my coaches were always fond of replying "There are no rules in randori".

[@johnwill8467]

Sublime. Both so wonderful to watch ... warms my heart.

[@KateHikes4Life]

Very entertaining! Bravo fellas!

[@gfd635]

Well done very enjoyable! Hard to beat long arms though.

[@Colin-rr7uy]

I have been waiting on this !! 😭😭😭

[@peterandersson4243]

Gotta say I love all these recent cross overs. Also I gotta say, Travis Stevens looks massive.

[@kallepikku4991]

Judo is so interesting. As a life long wrestler, I have no idea what's happening in judo grip fighting. It's fascinating.

[@jonmoris9354]

It adds another dimesion the grips

[@aaronbenthall9527]

As a wrestler currently studying judo I'll just say it's all about manupilating momentum and what leg their weight is on. \Incorporate throw leverage (which wasn't allowed in the wrestling I did), and it's quite interesting. There is so much to learn.

[@diang1984]

Almost more important than being super efficient in throwing nowadays.

[@bb320]

so fun to watch this is what judo is all about, furious but always takes care of your partner.

[@marcelosantanna617]

Amazon video, I have a long way in judo. Because training shotokan karate for 27 years, I know what is kind of exhaustion when I visit friends that currently still competing.

[@NotN8]

Wow, so awesome that you two famous Judo guys ended up sparring on YT!

[@Kaif2thekiller]

Thanks a lot for all this gold information ❤❤❤

[@johnbwill]

Glorious. deepest respect to both men. Wonderful.

[@Alexsnakedoc]

loved the no gi judo sparring. Please do more of these videos

[@raymondr2821]

Bad ass man I love it ..thanks

[@animalizaki]

You guys are strong and having fun!

[@kudouk]

This was just amazing, thank you for uploading!

[@hopester0217]

Travis' Grip game is 🔥

[@Jessehenri]

Awesome post. No egos displayed here. Thanks for posting. Jita Koyei..,Ous