Judo for Older Guys by Shintaro Higashi
Judo for Older Guys is a practical, experience-based course by Olympian and elite coach Shintaro Higashi, designed specifically for judoka who want to keep training, competing, and enjoying judo as their bodies change.
- This course focuses on efficiency, safety, and longevity—so you can continue to improve your judo without unnecessary wear and tear.
- Shintaro breaks down why certain techniques work better for older athletes and shows you how to modify your approach while staying true to real judo.
- Shintaro Higashi has competed at the highest level and coached thousands of students. He understands both elite performance and long-term sustainability.
Judo for Older Guys is a practical, experience-based course by Olympian and elite coach Shintaro Higashi, designed specifically for judoka who want to keep training, competing, and enjoying judo as their bodies change.
- This course focuses on efficiency, safety, and longevity—so you can continue to improve your judo without unnecessary wear and tear.
- Shintaro breaks down why certain techniques work better for older athletes and shows you how to modify your approach while staying true to real judo.
- Shintaro Higashi has competed at the highest level and coached thousands of students. He understands both elite performance and long-term sustainability.

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What will You Learn?
Getting older doesn’t mean giving up judo—it means doing judo better.
Judo for Older Guys is a practical, experience-based course by Olympian and elite coach Shintaro Higashi, designed specifically for judoka who want to keep training, competing, and enjoying judo as their bodies change.
This course focuses on efficiency, safety, and longevity—so you can continue to improve your judo without unnecessary wear and tear.
What You’ll Learn
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How to adapt your judo as you age without losing effectiveness
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Grip fighting and setups that rely on timing, not strength
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High-percentage throws that work even when speed and explosiveness decline
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Smart training habits to reduce injury and extend your judo career
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Mindset shifts that help older athletes stay confident and competitive
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Common mistakes older judoka make—and how to avoid them
Shintaro breaks down why certain techniques work better for older athletes and shows you how to modify your approach while staying true to real judo.
Who This Course Is For
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Older judoka who still love training and competing
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Recreational or competitive players who want to protect their bodies
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Coaches working with veteran or masters-level athletes
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Anyone who wants to practice judo with less pain and more purpose
Why This Course Works
Shintaro Higashi has competed at the highest level and coached thousands of students. He understands both elite performance and long-term sustainability. This course isn’t about gimmicks—it’s about using experience, leverage, and decision-making to your advantage.
Train Judo for the Long Run
You don’t need to be younger to be dangerous on the mat.
You need the right approach.
Judo for Older Guys helps you keep throwing, keep learning, and keep loving judo—year after year.
👉 Start training smarter today.
What Exactly Do You Get?
Part 1
- Intro
- Gripping - Hand Positions
- Right Vs Right Sleeve Hand
- Right Vs Right Left Hand On Lapel
- Right Vs Right Left Hand Post Vs Left Hand Post
- Right Vs Right Losing Your Sleeve Hand
- Right Vs Right Lapel Hand
- Right Vs Left Lapel Hand
- Right Vs Left Lapel Hand
- Right Vs Left Sleeve Hand
Part 2
- Defense - Defense From 50/50
- 50/50 Evading
- Defending Drop Ippon Seoi Nage
- Countering Ashi Waza
Part 3
- Offense - Creating Movement
- Creating Movement Backstep
- Feints
- Using Your Body Weight
- Using Your Body Weight To Set Up Throws
- Off The Grip Attacks