The hardest judo tournament of my life

Looking like JD Vance with that shiner.

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

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

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

Very proud of you 🤍

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. 🤙

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

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 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!

47yo
About to do my first judo tournament this Sunday at the Dallas open/presidents cup.
Novice fat and old division.

Probably 1st and last.
Arthritis in the shoulders.
But gonna go out in a blaze.

Thank you for sharing

Great video bro. Even though you were going through some adversity you still pushed through.

San Jose has a strong judo. Local tournament or not. Good on you.

Personally i think the video would have been better talking more about your experience, the day and the fights rather than the insperation pep talk speach.

some sweet ushiro goshis and sumi gaeshi type stuff. way to hang in there!

good job fighting through dude

Hey man just relax it s only Judo. Just remember leave the muscles behind. Build techniques. You can build speed and speed and strength on technique but not the other way around. Losing a tournament does not mean you suck at judo.

Wierd. I see Your video how You smashed Your eye into Your opponent. I did the same thing on my recent training but with nose/teeth... Did o uchi gari in randori and smashed my face nt o my opponent's skull. Black eye looks bad ass :D For the ladies :D:D

The eye thing kind of makes it look like you only did half your makeup.

Dude your amazing thank you for this posting! Famtastic

you need to egg massage and good job

Excellent video. Power to you. Inspired me to compete at Judo next year

Judo is no joke... 30 years I started it AFTER 15 years of Karate. I got my brown in about 8 months and my instructor threw me to the wolves. Browns mostly competed in the Black Belt division!! many life lessons learned. great vid!

Incredible point of view!! The thoughts on courage were phenomenal.

Love this video!

The gentle way!!

Thank you man, i really needed to hear that

Josh: “Am I just doing this for my ego and pride?”
Vegeta: “Damn right!”

Bro. Ura Nage in the novice division. Respect.

@josh you fight very good, easily could be a green belt in Judo....

I would love for you to visit Chicago, come by to my Renzo’s gym. We love to have you sharing knowledge and experience with us.

That was awesome!! Congrats!! :)

great video man, and nice comeback

I’ve done BJJ once and am a 1st Kyu (Brown belt) in Judo and I gotta say, I absolutely love your videos man - especially the Judo ones 👀

Well done on getting out there man, not easy to do but you’re smashing it so far 👏

PS man, the Judogi looks wicked on you 🔥

Llol we know the bjj ego.😂

Judo tournaments are so hard bc they have so many constraints. Im a bjj guy who came from a wrestling background, so no legs kills me. Hope we follow the IJF to allow some back. Judo is fun though. I find that they are less nerve racking.

Your good man

What Gi are you wearing, it looks really nice 👍

This video hit me just at the right time at the right moment, thanks.

Why no submitions? What a Bullshit rule I can understand it if thaniotoshi or uranage are forbidden because they can cause brain injurys but submition? what shall happen ? If the refs are smart they stop the fight early enough or the loser taps out. I will be 30 in 2 years and I don't think submitions have ever been a problem. Who ever made this rule has no clue

Bad days are just here to make your good days more valuable.

Gambatte!!!!!! Strong judo spirit! If you ever find yourself in Houston TX come see us at Grounddwellers BJJ and Judo in Spring. You are already learning one of the most important lessons. The man who pushes himself further will likely be met with defeat much more than success. Or as one of my Sensei used to say, 'if you find yourself at the top of your class it's time to change classes".

wtf are these tournaments bruh

Thanks Josh. Feeling the same way today. I needed to hear that. Keep up the good work!

Gg🎉

We care!

Not standing behind what you said=censoring= no subscription.