The Sport Science Of Elite Judo Athletes

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Author: Wayland J. Pulkkinen B.P.E., M.Sc., C.K.
Pub: 2001 by Pulkinetics, Inc.
Pages: 94
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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

 

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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