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 <I>Training and Conditioning for Judo</I>.<BR/><BR/> A blend of science and tradition, <I>Training and Conditioning for Judo</I> 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.<BR/><BR/> With diverse programming options that will help you avoid performance plateaus, you’ll discover training methodologies to incorporate into daily workouts: <ul><li><B>Muscle strengthening exercises</B> for balance control,