Training and Conditioning for Judo

“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 Long one of the world’s most popular sports, judo is also one of the most physically demanding. Success requires hard work, dedication, support, and a no-nonsense, comprehensive training program—one specific to the sport as well as the individual attributes of the athletes who compete in it. Enter Training and Conditioning for Judo. A blend of science and tradition, Training and Conditioning for Judo delivers comprehensive, yet practical, programming for serious judokas and their senseis, instructors, and trainers. This integrated approach merges strength, speed, agility, and endurance training with judo-specific drills and activities, ensuring total preparation for combat, competition, and all-around excellence. With diverse programming options that will help you avoid performance plateaus, you’ll find training methodologies to incorporate into daily workouts: Muscle strengthening exercises for balance control, increased power, and improved kumikataEndurance training through running, power and lactic circuits, and uchi-komi to improve overall conditioningPlanning strategies for recovery cycles and tapering to time peak performance with competitionsRecovery and prevention protocols to keep the body resilient and to avoid injury You’ll use bodyweight, machines, medicine and stability balls, ropes, bands, and straps to keep training options fresh. Whether you’re a young or senior judoka, male or female, lightweight or heavyweight, you will develop the physical abilities needed to take down your opponent with force and confidence. With a black belt in both judo and Brazilian jujitsu and experience that includes training the British and Russian Olympic judo teams, Aurélien Broussal-Derval is uniquely qualified to help judokas—from beginners to competitive black belts—develop the balance, coordination, and power needed for success on the mat.