AboutEd Carol Expertise All questions about Judo, history, techniques, dojos, Senseis, National Organizations,
uniforms, etc. Most questions about JiuJitsu, kinds, methods, history.
Experience Over 30 years training and teaching Judo and JiuJitsu. Competition in Judo. Using JiuJitsu on the street. Yodan (Fourth dan) in Judo. Shodan (1st dan) in Heike-ryu JiuJitsu. Sandan in USJJF JiuJitsu
Organizations United States Judo Association. United States Judo Federation. United States Judo Inc. United States JiuJitsu Association.
Education/Credentials Trained under Y.Vincent Tamura founder of the Tamura Judo Institute and Heike-ryu JiuJitsu, 9th Dan.
Awards and Honors Second Place 1981 National Judo Championships, 172 lb Masters. 2nd Place International Police Olympics Masters division, 3rd place International Police Olympics 172 lb division. 1982.
Question what are the common, specific injuries in judo?
Answer Actually the best place to answer this question is the Kodokan in Japan or any National organization that keeps records on Judo matches. In the U.S. the United States of America Judo, the United States Judo Federation, and the United States Judo Association should have some records on injuries in Judo. The Amateur Athletic Union would have some information.
Judo is a Martial Art. It is derived from JiuJitsu as a way to train without many or dangerous injuries. That being said, in my 40 years of Judo practice I have seen some injuries. My collarbone was separated from my breast bone due to my refusal to stop a pulling match with an opponent. I broke a toe by applying a throw improperly, hiza-guruma! I dislocated a finger when a work out partner didn't respond to my request to stop. I did hyper-extend an opponent's elbow due to the referee's lack of attention. I have seen Judokas mismatched in size and bones broken and ribs separated as result. I have heard about neck injuries caused by modifying Judo throws by untrained coaches. Most of the injuries that I have heard about have been caused by ignorance on the part of either a coach or a practitioner. Pulled muscles, bruises and sprains are very common. These are injuries that happen in boxing, wrestling, basketball and football (American and soccer). The further up the skill level one travels, the more likely to sustain injuries in a competitive mode. As a beginner, most injuries are due to ignorance or fitness.
I hope this gives you a practical view of injuries in Judo without dampening your interest in this fascinating sport.
