The countries that excel in Judo, such as Japan and Europe, put a lot of time and energy into developing their athletes at a young age through great coaching staff and training camps, as well as fostering strong work ethic and constantly attending tournaments. In America, progress can be made in Judo at a young age through consistent training and focusing on a variety of techniques and conditioning.
Professionalism and a strong work ethic are critical in the early stages of Judo training, as it requires fundamental movements, posture, grip work, and the mindset of competing. Few coaches in the US understand this process and can help students reach this level.
Beginning judo at a young age can lead to significant progress and skill development, and is crucial for American kids who wish to compete with the rest of the world.
A call to action is made to identify and commit to potential Olympic talent in judo for the upcoming US Olympic team in seven years. The importance of technique, strategy, live sparring, and strength training is emphasized for athletes to achieve their Olympic dreams.