The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to evaluate rapid weight loss patterns
of competitive judo players and to assess its validity and reliability. We evaluated the …

Abstract Drid, P, Casals, C, Mekic, A, Radjo, I, Stojanovic, M, and Ostojic, SM. Fitness and
anthropometric profiles of international vs. national judo medalists in half-heavyweight …

Objective Judo is a combat sport characterized by high-intensity intermittent efforts. To suit
high competitive demand, the training periodization should be adopted to improve judo …

Methods: Athletes (607 males and 215 females; age= 19.3 T 5.3 yr, weight= 70 T 7.5 kg,
height= 170.6 T 9.8 cm) completed a previously validated questionnaire developed to …

Abstract Both the IJF (International Judo Federation) and the IOC (International Olympic
Committee) regulations require athletes to compete in set weight categories. Competitors …

Abstract Background and Study Aim. Physical fitness is crucial for the success of athletes in
competitive sports. However, often the impact of physical exertion on athlete health is …

The present study had as objectives (1) to compare the morphological and functional
characteristics of the male judo players of the Brazilian Team A (n7) with the judo players of …

The Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT) has become the test most widely used by coaches and
physical trainers for assessment of competitors' judo-specific physical aptitude and training …

Background To establish the anthropometrical and physiological characteristics of male and
female of the Algerian Olympic judoists team. Material/Methods: Thirteen members of the …

Abstract Franchini, E, Brito, CJ, Fukuda, DH, and Artioli, GG. The physiology of judo-specific
training modalities. J Strength Cond Res 28 (5): 1474–1481, 2014—Understanding the …