How Judo Builds Strength

 

Judo not only provides an aerobic workout but tones muscles, too. A lot of people associate muscle toning with heavy weight lifting. In judo, kids learn techniques through repetitive movements and create muscle memory. Repetitions help tone muscles without bulking them up. Both boys and girls can benefit from having strong muscles.

When kids do judo, they learn how to leverage their own body weight. Whether they are learning how to do a series of ground techniques or learning how to throw an opponent in competition, judo teaches children how to manipulate weight in order to complete a specific skill or move.

In fact, a small person can sometimes win a match versus a much larger person who doesn’t understand how to leverage weight properly. It’s impressive to watch  and something any judo athlete can learn through time and practice.

Building muscles ties into maintaining a healthy weight, as well. People with lean muscles tend to burn more calories than those with a lot of body fat. Toning muscles is actually a key component of weight loss.

Judo doesn’t build bulky muscles. You need to lift heavy weights and repeatedly tear the muscle tissue for that to happen. Instead, judo simply shapes the muscles. Combining physically demanding exercises with body weight movements, judo helps any athlete build physical power and strength.