Judo Chop Suey Ep. 12 - Interview With The Redditor

Dave Roman conducts his very first interview on the Judo Chop Suey podcast. On the show is the the Redditor known as Bozo78. He's the gentleman from Australia whose story was talked about on Episode 11. Bozo78 comes on this program to discuss his history in Judo, his current injury, and how this injury closes the door to being promoted to shodan through the Judo Federation on Australia. My guest also talks about how many Judo students who are 30 years old and older may be in for a shock when they find out the competition points they have earned in Masters competition is all for nothing. The list of questions asked during the interview are below: What's your opinion on leg grabs in Judo? (4:00) How and why did you start Judo? (7:32) How many clubs have you been a part of and how long have you been at your current club? (10:21) What is your current rank and how long have you been at that rank? (14:54) What kind of setbacks have you had in Judo? (19:47) Tell me about your current injury. (21:46) Why does this current injury close the door to shodan for you and how does the JFA's policy potentially close the door for others? (23:20) What are the Judo federations in Australia? (29:47) What is the promotion process like in the JFA? (31:12) What is your opinion on that promotion process? (33:42) Do you think there are people in the JFA who believe the current promotion process is a good way to grow Judo? (37:05) Judo in Australia is dying. (39:23) What do you think Judo can do to get more adults involved? (44:01) Are there other avenues you can take in order to be promoted to shodan? (50:16) Will you quit Judo in favor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? (57:10) Is being a BJJ instructor lucrative in Australia and is that a potential career path for you? (1:18:15) Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com Twitter: @lavidajudoka Facebook: Judo Chop Suey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBw3HuG7H5xr1ACr38S_njA Opening Music: Blade by Kynetic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices