Getting back into judo after 40?
It’s possible.

Tips, techniques and honest insights for judoka returning to the mat after a long break.

Where to start?

RETURNING TO JUDO

Getting back into judo after 40

You stopped 10, 20 or 30 years ago. The doubts, the aches, the lost reflexes. We break down everything you’ll experience on the mat.

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UKEMI

Relearning to fall safely

The number one skill to work on when returning to judo. A complete guide to rebuilding the automatisms progressively, after 40.

Discover the method
TECHNIQUES

Judo technique sheets

Throws, hold-downs and breakfalls. The fundamentals of the yellow belt programme explained step by step to help you find your footing again.

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Judo can be restarted.

You practised judo when you were young. You stopped 10, 20 or 30 years ago. And the urge to get back on the mat has never really left you.

I’ve been there. I came back at 43, after 27 years away, with the same doubts as you: “Will my body hold up?”, “Which belt do I come back with?”, “Am I going to get injured?”

RestartJudo is everything I wished I’d found when I came back: practical advice, honest insights, and proof that it’s doable.

My return to judo
White belt in Judo

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