Judo is a dynamic Olympic sport that requires a wide range of physical attributes and skills. It is the second largest participation sport in the world after football, and estimates suggest there are 20 million judoka (practitioners of judo) just in Europe. However strength and conditioning are prerequisites for an aspiring judoka, and this book is essential reading for judo coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, and judoka alike.
Topics covered include:
Needs analysis of judo
Building strength and delivering power
Co-ordination, speed and agility
The importance of nutrition
Injury prevention and maximizing recovery