The Sport Science Of Elite Judo Athletes
Submitted by Khadaji on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 11:21
Author: Wayland J. Pulkkinen B.P.E., M.Sc., C.K.
Pub: 2001 by Pulkinetics, Inc.
Pages: 94
Ranking:
In Print
This book is chock full of information. Unfortunately, not the sort of information that the average Judoka can use. This book is a "collection and review of sport science literature on judo training, performance and athletes." As the book itself says, "It is not, however, a book on judo competition technique, but rather a comprehensive literature review on sport science as it applies to elite judo performance." As you can see from the description given, this book will be quite valuable for national and international level Judo competitors and coaches, and can even be interesting reading for the average Judoka, but it's not the average Judo book.
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 7
PREFACE & INTRODUCTION 11
A BRIEF HISTORY OF JUDO FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD TO THE PRESENT DAY 13
PART ONE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL COMPOSITION OF ELITE JUDO ATHLETES 19
An Analysis of Judo Mechanics and The Competitive Judo Match 19
The Physical Basis of Competitive Judo: Match Dynamics 19
Physiological Profiles of Elite Judo Athletes 23
Percent Body Fat of Elite Judo Athletes 23
Fibre Type Composition of Elite Judo Athletes 23
Aerobic Requirements of Elite Judo Athletes 24
Anaerobic Requirements of Elite Judo Athletes 27
Alactic and Lactate Components for Judo Performance 27
Anaerobic Power and Capacity of Elite Judo Athletes 28
Blood Lactate Concentrations of Elite Judo Athletes in Competition/Training 29
Strength Training Principles Applied For Judo Performance 31
Strength Profiles of Elite Judo Athletes 33
PART TWO RAPID WEIGHT LOSS & OVERTRAINING -- CONCERNS FOR JUDO PERFORMANCE 35
Physical Performance and Rapid Weight Loss in Sport 35
Physiological Effects of Dehydration and Rapid Weight Loss 36
Overtraining: An Introduction 39
The General Adaptation Syndrome: A Model of Stress Manifestation 40
The Methodology of Prolonged Training and Overtraining 40
Overtraining in Judo Athletes: A Case Study 41
The Physiological Effects of Reduced Training and Detraining 43
The Effects of Reduced Training on Performance 44
Red and White Blood Cell Responses to Prolonged Training 45
Endochrine Responses to Prolonged Training 46
Catecholamine Concentration 46
Testosterone Concentration 47
Cortisol Concentration 50
Summary 51
PART THREE PSYCHO-BEHAVIOURAL FACTORS IN JUDO PERFORMANCE 53
Successful vs. Unsuccessful Athletes 53
Psychological Traits of Olympic Athletes 54
Characteristics of Peak Performance 55
Psychological & Behavioural Responses to Prolonged Training & Overtraining 56
The Relationship of Fatigue to Lactate 56
Alterations in Mood States 57
Susceptibility to Illness and Injury 58
PART FOUR PLANNING THE TRAINING SESSION AND TRAINING YEAR 61
Nutrition and Weight Loss for Judo Performance 61
Carbohydrates 62
Proteins 62
Fats, Vitamins and Minerals 63
The Ideal Athlete Diet 63
Monitoring the Athletic Diet 63
Effective Weight Loss Strategies 64
Periodization and The Annual Judo Training Plan 66
The Preparatory Phase 66
The Competitive Phase 67
The Transition Phase 68
Designing the Judo Training Session 68
Training the Aerobic System for Judo Specificity 68
Training the Lactate System for Judo Specificity 69
Training the Alactate System for Judo Specificity 70
Summary 72
Periodized Strength Training Program for Judo Athletes 72
Mental Preparation Program 79
Summary 81
Annual Training Plan 83
REFERENCES 85
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 93
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PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION
The Olympic sport of Judo has experienced incredible success worldwide since the inception of the martial art in 1882. The current ruling sport body of judo, the International Judo Federation (IJF), governs a membership of millions worldwide of both adults and children practicing the art and sport of judo. In many countries, judo is part of educational curriculums, and follows the trend initiated by its founder and professor of physical education, Dr. Jigoro Kano. Since judo's introduction to the Olympics in 1964, many countries have concentrated efforts on studying the science behind the sport of judo. The majority of these academic investigations have occurred in Europe, particularly Eastern Europe, where sport science is an integral part of coaching and athlete preparation. Not surprisingly, only recently has the western part of the world (North and South America) put efforts into understanding the science of judo. These investigations range from quantifying and identifying the physical make up of the judo athlete to understanding and measuring their psychological performance in both training and competition. Modern day coaching programs in all parts of the world are increasingly turning to the sport scientist in an effort to improve on athletic performance in elite level judo events.
The present document is a collection and review of sport science literature on judo training, performance and athletes. It is not, however, a book on judo competition technique, but rather a comprehensive literature review on sport science as it applies to elite judo performance. It will examine the multifaceted approach to sport science in an attempt to identify what traits are characteristic of elite judo athletes. The majority of the documents cited are collected from academic journals of medicine and sport, and will focus on the physiological, biochemical and psychological adaptations and traits to physical training as it specifically relates to judo performance. It will then examine the effects of overtraining and rapid weight loss; two areas that significantly impact both the training and competition performance of the elite judo athlete and strategies in recognizing and overcoming the effects of each. The final section of the book will present an example of some more common training methods with the aim of achieving the desired physiological, biochemical and psychological adaptations previously discussed. It will conclude with a sample annual training plan, incorporating all the previously discussed components.
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