Grappling may look simple to start-- after all, you only really need your body and a training partner to grapple-- but there are many essential gears that can make your grappling life a lot more pleasant. You might not have even thought of some of the gears mentioned in this episode! Any gears we missed?
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Welcome to The Shintaro Higashi Show, where martial arts, life, and business collide. Hosted by Shintaro Higashi—Judo and BJJ black belt, former world-level competitor, and lifelong grappler (wrestling and sambo)—this podcast dives into training, competition, coaching, and life on and off the mats. Expect deep dives into technique, strategy, and mindset, plus unfiltered takes on the martial arts world. Whether you're a competitor, coach, or just a fan of combat sports, this show has something for you!