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Judo evolution |
Sportif Judo-4-Rugby |
Few sports can transfer so easily and effectively as judo to rugby. Both are dynamic contact sports which require high levels of skill, dynamic movement, explosive strength and muscular endurance. But the biggest similarity and biggest benefit to rugby is that judo is perfect for developing a player’s ability to think and react in a positive way in a physically stressful environment. |
Building for the future - Judo-4-Rugby Forward thinking Rugby Clubs and National Teams are constantly looking at ways to gain the advantage on the pitch. The All Blacks and Leicester Tigers have used judo as a long term integral part of their programme for many years. Sportif Judo has now developed a successful Judo-4-Rugby programme which can be adapted for all age groups and levels. The programme includes specific grappling drills, pre-season conditioning, in season sharp attack sessions for forward & backs. |
What People say: Paddy Mortimer Ex Leicester Tigers – Strength & Conditioning coach Current England Rugby League – Elite Training Squad Performance Manager About Sportif Judo-4-Rugby “As a part of a rugby league or rugby union pathway to the professional game you need to be involved in a sport that creates physical vocabulary. Like learning to read you need to learn about letters, sentences and then stories. Judo is a sport that answers all the demands of developing an international rugby player. “ About Peter Gardiner “ The twenty years that I have been involved in the development of talented athletes I have been fortunate enough to meet a few fantastic practitioners. Peter Gardiner is one of those practitioners. I would always turn to him for advice and programme design for anything judo. He is truly world class in his field. “ What People say: Wayne Lakin Leicester Tigers Judo & grappling coach Ex British Team member for Judo About Judo-4-Rugby “Judo is now widely believed to be paramount to the training needs of a rugby player. Whether it is general fitness, cross transference of skills or general physical preparation, judo now has its place in Rugby. Sportif Judo’s Judo-4-Rubgy programme is excellent.” About Peter Gardiner “Peter Gardiner is regarded as one of the leading judo coaches in the World today. Peter not only understands judo and the benefits it can bring to rugby but he has a real understanding of athletes and sport across the board.” |