On episode 146 of Tatami Talk, we open up discussing some American Judo news. With USJA changing their high dan rank application process. As well as USA Judo and USJF opening up discussions at the President's Cup. We give our thoughts on the UFC pay per view 323 outcomes. We discuss the Dallas Open, Presidents Cup and Nanka Winter Nationals. And why are these larger tournaments always occur during the holiday season.

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• 0:00 Intro
• 01:56 USJA new high dan rank application process
• 12:54 USA Judo and USJF reopens dialogue
• 18:03 UFC News
• 24:48 2025 Winter Nationals
• 34:04 Dallas Open / Presidents Cup
• 37:33 Tokyo Grand Slam
• 40:33 Having tournaments around holidays

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