Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, yet practical, program designed for judoka and mixed martial artists to achieve the strength, power, agility, quickness, and endurance needed to master and excel in this physically demanding sport.
Trade Review“Whether you’re training for judo, mixed martial arts, or wrestling, the diverse programming options in Training and Conditioning for Judo
will help you meet the constantly changing demands of your physical, mental, and technical training.”—Colton Brown, U.S. Judo Athlete and Olympian
“Aurélien’s strength and conditioning methodology was so specific that it helped me transfer my power from the gym to the mat.”—Gemma Gibbons, Silver Medal Winner at the 2012 Olympics
“Training and Conditioning for Judo
goes beyond training and straight to the heart of winning. It will train, prepare, and inspire you to excel. Truly a must-have.”—Alex Turner, U.S. Judo Athlete and Olympian
“As a player, and even more as a coach, I have been chasing innovation for Scottish judo all around the globe. What I found in Aurel's methodology is a deep understanding of judo and conditioning, creating a unique and specific vision of physical training for combats sports.”—Euan Burton, Great Britain Olympian at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and JudoScotland Development Coach
“The depth of judoka-specific training in Training and Conditioning for Judo
combine with full-color photo sequences and Aurélien Broussal-Derval’s practical advice to make this book the perfect training resource for lightweights or heavyweights at any level.”—Adonis Diaz, U.S. Judo Athlete and Olympian
“Judo conditioning is like no other. If you want to transfer strength from the gym to the mat, you need a very specific method. I experienced Aurel’s techniques on my way to the Olympics. He shares it all in his amazing book Training and Conditioning for Judo
.”—Colin Oates, Silver Medal Winner at the 2016 European Championship, Great Britain Olympian at the 2012 Olympics, and Bronze Medal Winner at the 2011 European Championship
Table of ContentsSpecific Muscle Strengthening Should We Put Away Our Weights?
Building Abdominal Muscles for Judo
Core Strength
Judo-Specific Core-Strengthening Workouts
Increase Your Strength
Alternate Your Training
Proprioceptive Bench Press
Tailored Squats
Pulling Strength
Improving Kumikata
The Final 15 Minutes
Using Resistance Bands
Specific Endurance Running-Specific Training
Training on Cardio Machines
Tread(mill) Lightly
Step Training
Focused and Integrated Physical Training
Power Endurance Circuit
MAP Circuit
Make Your Body’s pH Buffer Work for You
Lactic Circuit
Strength and Endurance: A Winning Combination
Battle Ropes
Uchi-komi: The Ultimate Weapon?
Using Judo to Train for Judo
Uchi-komi and Rhythm: Winning Blend?
Specific Athletes What to Work on, and When, With Young Judokas
Training Seniors
Endurance in Female Judo Athletes
Weight Categories: Lightweights
Weight Categories: Heavyweights
Planning Testing the Judoka
Overtraining
Recovery Cycle During Vacation
Returning to Training
Is Training at Altitude Worthwhile?
The Tapering Cycle
Recovery and Prevention Warm-Up Goals and Principles
How Do You Plan Your Warm-Up?
Warming Up During Competitions
Stretching
Optimizing Your Recovery
Adductors: Avoid Those Splits!
Preventing Knee Injury
Preparing for Loss of Balance
Stability and Instability
Specific Ways to Use an Exercise Ball
