Weaker muscles which are systematically used in Judo Training grow in size, weight and strength. As the muscles are exercised, within limits, they are more enabled to function with greater strength and flexibility. Building Endurance is a direct result or product of progressive Judo Training. Endurance is the ability to resist and to some degree overcome fatigue. The common experience of muscle fatigue is due to the creation of waste products of muscle contraction.
Muscle fatigue limits our performance in all activity.
A systematic proper Judo Training program is an excellent method for building endurance. For best results, daily Judo Training is recommended for aspiring competitors and at least three times per week is a must for the committed Judoka. Used with correct technique, speed maximizes the element of surprise is both competition and self-defense. It also minimizes strength and muscle fatigue because that muscles contract with minimal time and prolonged effort. When all obstacles to muscle contraction have been reduced or removed, speed is a natural development.