Essiens Judo Academy

There’s a wide range of benefits you can receive from the art of Judo! Below are 10 benefits from learning Judo that you’ll learn more about:

1. Increased strength: You’ll definitely get stronger as you practice throwing other human beings! Judo tests your physical strength in different ways. In every Judo class, you will engage pushing and pulling muscles. You will also test your core strength and more!
2. Improved flexibility: As you progress through your Judo journey, you’ll learn how to move your body more effectively and efficiently. A natural consequence of Judo training is you will also become more flexible. You will also have a greater range of motion as you drill various Judo-specific movements.
3. Better cardio: Judo is a demanding grappling art that pushes your cardio levels. With regular attendance, you’ll be able to improve your cardio and train for more extended periods of time. Your lung capacity will increase which will help you focus less on simply trying to keep up and be able to focus more on learning.
4. Increased positivity: Our Judo classes at Absolute MMA are fun and engaging! You can’t help but feel more positive after every class. Our instructors are focused on helping you learn and grow while providing a top-tier environment for Judo.
5. Stronger self-defense skillset: Learning Judo helps you become a more well-rounded fighter. You’re more familiar with everything that can happen on the feet both defensively and on the ground.
6. More friends: There’s so much good energy in the Judo community! You’ll quickly make new friends on the mats. As you train together, you’ll find more motivation to do your best every day despite the challenges you may face.
7. Greater resiliency: Judo teaches you that you’re capable of doing difficult things on a consistent basis. Your mental toughness increases because you know you’re able to keep getting back to your feet no matter how many times you’ve been thrown or tripped.
8. Better problem-solving abilities: Judo forces you to solve problems in real time. In your Judo classes, you will gain tools and technical skills you can use to overcome obstacles. Some of the obstacles you’ll learn to rise above include countering hip throws and breaking grips.
9. More self-confidence: Your confidence will build over time. Consistent training will help you feel more confident in everything you do whether you’re warming up or doing randori.
10. Pure fun: There’s nothing like the fun of learning how to throw someone else! Judo classes are often filled with smiles and laughter due to the camaraderie and growth you achieve through Judo.