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Would You Like To See What A Professional International Judo Scouting Report Looks Like?

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 2:42 pm


In case anyone was interested, this was the scouting report Christopher Circle and I wrote for Kayla and Jimmy to help with preparation for the 2016 games. Since Kayla is retiring, Chris and I figured its no harm to release this in case people are interested in our services in the future. THE KAYLA HARRISON […]

How To Becoming A Better Salesperson Will Help You Become A Better Coach

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 2:44 pm


One of my core competencies in the Judo world and in the coaching realm is my ability to control the match from the chair.  I, like many other great coaches, are able to control the flow and utilize the art and science of persuasion in the most subtlest of ways. Coaching is Selling – PERIOD! […]

The Olympian’s Success Paradox

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 6:56 pm


It’s that time again…… Every four years, we all go through this again. It’s a feeling that creates a tightness in your chest, a sadness in your heart and a series of thoughts in your mind that literally just require you to sit down for awhile and find a quiet space and place to be […]

The Benefits and Caveats of Youtube and Google University As a Judo and BJJ Practitioner

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 5:38 pm


Subject: Youtube and Google University There is a great amount of information on the internet. As a matter of fact, as an information is concerned, the internet is a treasure chest. I have seen the internet truly enhance the careers of many Judo and Brazilian Jiujitsu practitioners.  For it is truly a great resource. My […]

If Superman Got In A Fight With Batman… Who Would Win?!?!

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 5:38 pm


Subj: If Superman Got In A Fight With Batman… Who Would Win?!?! ============ Let’s Start Here ============ When I came back to judo in 1997 after graduating from Howard University, I was raw. Green. My judo looked a little bit goofy and I was somewhat nerdy as a recent mechanical engineering graduate. I was (as […]

My son Rufus and the knot in his shoe And your 2018 Coaching Program

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 5:10 pm


Subject: My son Rufus and the knot in his shoe…. This past weekend I went through the frustrating phenomenon that all parents go through. I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of trying to get a knot out of my son’s shoe. How he tied it in a knot in the first place?? – WHO […]

Rules, Hard Work And Whose Better, Teddy Riner or David Douillet?

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 4:59 pm


Subject: Rules, Hard Work And Whose Better, Teddy Riner or David Douillet? If there is one thing that we can be sure of its that the rules of sport will always change. They change so much that comparing one competitor to another is almost nonsensical. The times of bouts of have changed, the rules have […]

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Post Olympic Stress Disorder: The Real Game After The Olympic Games Are Over | Pro MMA Now

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 9:32 am


Post Olympic Stress Disorder: The Real Game After The Olympic Games Are Over | Pro MMA Now 2004 Judo Olympian and Strikeforce veteran Rhadi Ferguson was recently featured in an article by ProMMANow. Check it out here.  

Would You Like To See What A Professional International Judo Scouting Report Looks Like?

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 2:42 pm


In case anyone was interested, this was the scouting report Christopher Circle and I wrote for Kayla and Jimmy to help with preparation for the 2016 games. Since Kayla is retiring, Chris and I figured its no harm to release this in case people are interested in our services in the future. THE KAYLA HARRISON […]

How To Becoming A Better Salesperson Will Help You Become A Better Coach

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 2:44 pm


One of my core competencies in the Judo world and in the coaching realm is my ability to control the match from the chair.  I, like many other great coaches, are able to control the flow and utilize the art and science of persuasion in the most subtlest of ways. Coaching is Selling – PERIOD! […]

The Olympics And The Struggle For Olympic Athletes And Olympic Hopefuls

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 7:10 pm


The Struggle Is Real….. The Olympics are rolling around again and I have to admit that this time of year is very difficult for me.  And I’m sure it difficult for others too. So here’s what I have for today…… To all the Olympians and most specifically the US Olympians who will enter into the […]

The Olympian’s Success Paradox

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 6:56 pm


It’s that time again…… Every four years, we all go through this again. It’s a feeling that creates a tightness in your chest, a sadness in your heart and a series of thoughts in your mind that literally just require you to sit down for awhile and find a quiet space and place to be […]

The Benefits and Caveats of Youtube and Google University As a Judo and BJJ Practitioner

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 5:38 pm


Subject: Youtube and Google University There is a great amount of information on the internet. As a matter of fact, as an information is concerned, the internet is a treasure chest. I have seen the internet truly enhance the careers of many Judo and Brazilian Jiujitsu practitioners.  For it is truly a great resource. My […]

If Superman Got In A Fight With Batman… Who Would Win?!?!

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 5:38 pm


Subj: If Superman Got In A Fight With Batman… Who Would Win?!?! ============ Let’s Start Here ============ When I came back to judo in 1997 after graduating from Howard University, I was raw. Green. My judo looked a little bit goofy and I was somewhat nerdy as a recent mechanical engineering graduate. I was (as […]

My son Rufus and the knot in his shoe And your 2018 Coaching Program

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 5:10 pm


Subject: My son Rufus and the knot in his shoe…. This past weekend I went through the frustrating phenomenon that all parents go through. I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of trying to get a knot out of my son’s shoe. How he tied it in a knot in the first place?? – WHO […]

Rules, Hard Work And Whose Better, Teddy Riner or David Douillet?

by Rhadi Ferguson, PhD


Posted on at 4:59 pm


Subject: Rules, Hard Work And Whose Better, Teddy Riner or David Douillet? If there is one thing that we can be sure of its that the rules of sport will always change. They change so much that comparing one competitor to another is almost nonsensical. The times of bouts of have changed, the rules have […]