Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports · 2006 · 138 citations · 14 references
Judokas are advised not to lose weight before a competition as this increases the risk of injury. Neither grade, nor gender, or weight category are associated with an increase in injury rate.
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Injuries in martial arts: a comparison of five styles
Merrilee Zetaruk, Mariona Violán, David Zurakowski et al. · British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2004 · 212 citations · Full text