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Step onto the tatami with JudoPod, the official podcast from JudoTV — where Olympic champions, world medallists, and legends of the sport share their stories like never before.
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#21: Martti Puumalainen aka ‘The Nice Guy’: Big man. Big personality. Bigger ambitions. (opens the original)
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Finland’s powerhouse, Martti Puumalainen joins JudoPOD for a candid, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about life as a heavyweight judoka. Press play to learn some of his tricks of the trade and why he believes kindness is the most important thing in an intense contact sport where throwing and submissions are the aim of the game.
#20: Justin Flores: Judo as a secret weapon in MMA. J FLO's unique life created regrets and opportunities. How do you find your niche? (opens the original)
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Judo player, wrestler, grappling coach to the some of the biggest names in the UFC game, including team mate and close friend Ronda Rousey, Justin Flores explains how judo - and his regrettable break from it - has shaped his life in an incredible way. Where does he feel judo has a space in the martial arts world and how do we get more eyes on the sport we love?
#19: Patricia Sampaio: Portugal's Olympic medallist talks about the darker times behind judo's biggest smile. (opens the original)
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Patricia Sampaio has been burdened with huge injuries during her career, but they've only led to bigger results. The European Champion, World and Olympic bronze medallist is not only a force to be reckoned with on the tatami but she is one of the sports greatest personalities, so come get to know her story and why Kayla Harrison is such a big influence.
#18: Tajus Babaicenko: The new kid on the block! 2026 Cadet Euro Champ has his sights on a future Olympic gold, but what's the plan? (opens the original)
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We hear plenty from senior and even retired athletes of their journeys to becoming star studded judoka, but what does it take for the up and coming generation? Lithuania's rising star, Tajus Babaicenko, gives us an insight in to his heroes, his goals and the strict and hectic schedule that will hopefully help him achieve them. There are still many hurdles to overcome and he seems more than ready to take on the challenge to become the first Olympic Champion of his county in judo.
#17: Telma Monteiro: The Journey. The most decorated Portuguese judoka talks life lessons and monumental times at the top. (opens the original)
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It’s all about the journey for Telma Monteiro, one of Portugal's greatest sporting icons and one of the most respected names in international judo. Over an extraordinary career spanning more than two decades, Monteiro became the most decorated judoka in Portuguese history; claiming Olympic bronze in Rio 2016, six European titles, five World Championship medals, and inspired generations through her resilience, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
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