About this episode

The episode discusses the enduring effectiveness of Judo for self-defense in close-range situations.

Send us Fan Mail “Today we’re talking about why Judo — created in 1882 — is still a powerhouse in 2025 for real-world self-defense, especially in close-range combat where most real fights actually happen.” Studies and law-enforcement data show: •80–90% of real altercations start at arm’s length or closer •The average person closes distance immediately (adrenaline + tunnel vision) •Fights turn into grabs, pushes, clinches, tackles — not movie-style striking exchanges This is the range where Ju...

People in this episode

Host: Jerry Koch

Topics covered

• self-defense
• close-range combat
• Judo
• real-world application
• altercations

Keywords

• Judo
• self-defense
• close-range combat
• altercations
• real fights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Judo

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