Judo Talk

Episode 10 - Gary Edwards - I'm not worried about England!

Episode 10 is with Scotland coach Gary Edwards. 

The title is a bit tongue in cheek and I am sure Gary will not mind me using it ... in the discussion, we discuss the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and I asked if Scotland were worried about England and he answered no ... why? Well, you will need to listen to the podcast to find out. 

It was a great conversation about the development of players and coaches covering quite a vast subject area! 

I'm sure you guys will love it. 

In the podcast, I mentioned I had a new blog out on how to improve your nage-komi - check it out here. 

Also DISE information for England only.

Don't forget you can contact me on vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

Episode 09 - Dennis & Tina Penfold - I started judo in 1948

Episode 09 is with 89-year-old 8th Dan Dennis Penfold and his wife Tina. 

Dennis started judo in 1948 ... yes 1948, became European Silver medallist in 1963 and was IJF Kata Examiner. 

I have been so keen to keep this podcast varied in interviews and learn about people's judo experience. Dennis and Tina did not disappoint with their stories! 

I hope you enjoy this episode, I know I enjoyed it! 

Don't forget you can contact me at vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

And please don't forget to share the Pod! 

Episode 08 - Andrew Holland - We've got to get the stories of judo out there.

We've got to get the stories of judo out there! 

Welcome to episode 8 of the Judo Talk podcast where we talk all things marketing with expert Andrew Holland of Zoogly media. 

I constantly bang the drum for judo being an amazing product but the problem is it is also Britains best-kept secret! 

There is an hour of pure gold in this episode, plus 20 minutes of my ramblings just to balance things out! 

Please don't be a stranger and contact me vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

Episode 07 - Luke Preston - Great players have the ability to find a way to win!

In this episode, I talk with Olympic, World & European medal-winning coach Luke Preston more excitingly Luke is my coach. 

It was a great privilege to have Luke on and I would say this is possibly my favourite episode so far! 

We discuss running a full-time centre, coaching at Olympic games and sacrifices an elite coach has to make to help athletes reach their potential. 

My favourite quote from the episode is "The players that are really good or even great, make you, force you to become a better coach."

I hope you enjoy the podcast - let me know who you would like to interview next ... vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

Episode 06 - Travis Stevens - We need to turn people into students of the game.

Episode 06 - Olympic Silver Medallist Travis Stevens - We need to turn people into students of the game.

Great episode with Travis discussing all things judo and his approach to learning and now coaching. 

We also talked about one of his most famous fights against Ole Bischoff (you can see the fight her if you've never seen it) 

Also as promised: 

The American Judo System is designed to be your virtual dojo! This is a place where you can come and study, analyze, watch, and learn judo! -  https://usajudo.com/ 

Please let me know what you thought of the episode! 

vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

 

 

Episode 05 - Andy Burns - Prepare the player for the path, not the path for the player.

Episode 05 is with Andy Burns and in this episode, we discuss Long Term Athlete Development, Talent Identification, Talent Development and how this can influence judo. 

Andy is a former GB Judoka, Commonwealth Games Medallist, -23 European Medallist, and British Champion. S&C Coach and coach for Welsh Judo. Now a Senior Performance Pathway Scientist (Coaching and curriculum lead) for UK Sport/English Institute of Sport, and Performance Support Manager at Archery GB.

Here is a blog I wrote on TID selection.

If you want to join the Judo Online - mailing list you can do this via my website. www.vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

 

Episode 04 - Jo Crowley - Judo is the most magnificent vehicle for building human beings.

In this episode, I talk to Jo Crowley ... now as Jo is a great writer I asked her if she would write a bio for herself and here it is: "Forty-four-year old keeper of 4 young humans and a bearded dragon, Jo Crowley, is a well-known coach on the British and European judo scene, personal coach to double world medallist Nekoda Davis and head coach of Ealing Judo Club in London. With a background in theatre and education, Jo has a varied and unusual background with which to find herself now enjoying work with the IJF's media team." ...

She then added "and spent her formative coaching years coaching a variety of players against me in competition ... which was fun!" - Thanks Jo! 

Here is the links to some of Jo's articles: 

- https://www.ijf.org/news/show/stronger-together-connecting-differently

- https://www.ijf.org/news/show/tel-aviv-who-is-leading-the-charge

- https://www.ijf.org/news/show/clarisse-i-lost-but-i-did-not-fail

- https://www.ijf.org/news/show/ten-things-you-didn-t-know-about-elisabetta-fratini

- https://www.ijf.org/news/show/our-dress-code-a-language-we-all-speak 

- https://www.ijf.org/news/show/the-most-accurate-souvenirs

 

Don't forget you can contact me via social media or vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk and check out www.vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

Episode 03 - Ben Fletcher (The Olympian with a broken leg) - Judo Talk

The Olympian with a broken leg ... 

Ben Fletcher

Is currently trying to ensure he qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, in a recent tournament he snapped his leg and now has to recover watching others trying to out-qualify him.

In this episode we discuss: 

• His leg (obviously)
• What it is like for athletes at the competition during Covid. 
• Trying to get to training events and competitions. 
• Being deselected for London 2012. 
• Fighting for Ireland. 

I want to thank Ben for an honest and fair interview and I wish him the best of luck with his qualification and recovery. 

Let me know what you thought of the podcast, maybe you have an idea for a new episode. Contact me vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

Please share the POD and say hello on social media! 

Episode 02 - Becky Lyndon (The black belt episode) - Judo Talk

"Are you a black belt if you've never fought for your grade?" 

I'm sure you have an opinion ... 

In this episode, I talk to Becky Lyndon about her journey into judo (Camberley Judo Club) at the age of 49 and how she dealt with progressing through the sport/martial art to earn her black belt. 

Let me know what you thought of the conversation vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

Want more content? Check out www.vinceskillcorn.co.uk 

Judo Talk - Darren Warner Interview - Episode 001

Welcome to the very first Judo Talk Podcast!

In this podcast, I interview Welsh Judo CEO, Darren Warner.

We discuss:

• His judo journey into coaching.
• Coaching an Olympic medallist. 
• The importance of building trust in coaching. 
• Skill development and much more. 

As I mentioned Darren has written Skill Acquisition for Judo

**Judo Talk - Jingle** - I want to thank Oliver Malcolm for making the intro/outro judo talk jingle. I taught Oliver judo before he turned into a music superstar and he kindly created the jingle for me! Check him out on YouTube here. 

At the end of each podcast, I will be giving shout outs and promotions. In this episode, I thanked a few people who contributed prizes towards our raffle (raising money for our new mat area). 

I would also like to thank: 

• Koka Kids and Nicola Fairbrother - Check out their books
• Fighting Films
• Neil & Niki Adams
• Robin Sadler from Sandbach Judo Club

I hope you enjoy it, remember if you want a shout out, promotion or want me to cover a certain judo topic please contact me at vince@vinceskillcorn.co.uk also check out my blog www.vinceskillcorn.co.uk/blog and follow me on all social media platforms! 

Enjoy. Vince