Competition and conditioning
Ready when: Kata and personal choice (a1) begun.
What the coach teaches
Gripping tactics, golden score, penalties (shido, hansoku-make), weight management with care, injury prevention.
At home, safe only
Rest and recovery; the fitness link.
Ask the club
The weight-class rules for juniors.
What you can see from the side
A grip fight that sets up the player's best throw.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach reviews video with the player.
Stop and get a coach when
Weight cutting, injury or loss of enjoyment.
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