32. The Key to Safe Falling - Preventing Head Injuries in Judo

This episode is about the biomechanics of head and spinal injuries within judo, with a specific focus on the protective role of breakfall techniques, known as Ukemi. Research indicates that junior high school novices face the highest risk of trauma when subjected to unexpected attacks or feints, as their defensive reactions are often delayed.

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Sources used in this podcast:
Tachimoto, M. and Hatakeyama, M. (n.d.) The Concept of Ukemi in the Early Stages of Judo Development: Part 1—What Does It Mean to Fall? Rolling and Falling Techniques. Teikyo University of Science
Lockhart, R., Błach, W., Angioi, M., Ambroży, T., Rydzik, Ł. and Malliaropoulos, N. (2022) A systematic review on the biomechanics of breakfall technique (Ukemi) in relation to injury in judo within the adult judoka population. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(7), p. 4259
Hayashi, H., Anata, K., Ishikawa, Y. and Shoda, H. (2023) Effects of unexpectedness on the risk of head injuries in judo novices and experts. Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES), 23(2), pp. 342–348