HAJIME Inside USA Judo Interview Series | Featuring Dr. Chris Round

In this episode of the Inside USA Judo Interview Series, host Hannah Martin—recently retired USA Judo National Team athlete—sits down with Dr. Chris Round, a 4th-degree black belt in judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and international-level coach. With a PhD in Environmental Science and Policy, Chris brings a rare combination of academic insight and elite-level judo experience.

Chris has trained alongside members of four Olympic teams and provided scouting services for the 2016 Olympic Games, the 2019 World Championships, and the 2022 Pan American Teams. Now coaching at High Noon Judo, he shares his knowledge with the next generation of athletes.

In this powerful conversation, Chris opens up about his journey through judo as an autistic athlete and coach—offering a deeply personal and inspiring perspective on how the sport has shaped his life, his coaching style, and his mission to create inclusive, high-level training environments.

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