Criterion Validity, Reliability and Usefulness of a Judo-Specific Maximal Aerobic Power Test.

Purpose: To evaluate criterion validity, reliability and usefulness of a test to measure maximal aerobic power using judo-specific movements (UK).

Methods: 12 judokas performed five graded exercise tests (GETs) in 4 sessions. In sessions 1 and 2, upper-body (UB), lower-body (LB) and familiarization UK.

Effects of Different Fatigue Levels on Physiological Responses and Pacing in Judo Matches.

Franchini, E, Takito, MY, Alves, ED, Shiroma, SA, Julio, UF, and Humberstone, C. Effects of different fatigue levels on physiological responses and pacing in judo matches. J Strength Cond Res 33(3): 783-792, 2019-The objective of this study was to compare athletes' pacing during judo match simulation between different fatigue states.

Optimal Interval for Success in Judo World-Ranking Competitions.

Purpose: To determine the optimal interval between competitions for success in the different events of the judo world tour.

Methods: A total of 20,916 female and 29,900 male competition participations in the judo world-tour competitions held between January 2009 and December 2015 were analyzed, considering the dependent variable, winning a medal, and the independent variables, levels of competition.

Results: There was an increased probability of winning a medal when the interval was in the 10- to 13-wk range for both male and female athletes competing at Grand Prix, Continental-Championship, and World-Championship events, whereas for Grand Slam, only men had an increased probability of winning a medal in this interval range.