Two athlete in a Judo competition, one in the air about to jump on another athlete on the ground lying in his stomach.

Prevent injuries in judo

How to prevent injuries in judo

In order to avoid injuries, it is important to practice good falling technique. You should also do injury-prevention exercises when warming up. This will especially protect your shoulders and knees from injury.

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Injured?

For a judoka, the knees and shoulders are most vulnerable to injury. You can read more about the most common injuries below.