Educational judo benefits on the preschool children’s behaviour

Abstract

The practise of physical activity promotes psychomotor and social development of child. Unfortunately the news technologies (internet, social networking, game video, play-station, computer, etc.) are the major recreative activity center for children anywhere [1]. Development of potential abilities of the child body in terms of development stimulation, adaptation to different environmental conditions, motor impairment’s compensation and correction of postural balance should occur with prospection i.e. formation of a system of attitudes, motivation, skills and abilities that would ensure working on prevention and improvement of health, i.e. psychological and physical wellbeing [2]. The concept of body-mind connection is derived from Japanese mythology, and consequently these two are still regarded as essential complementary elements to be cultivated through judo training [3]. From philosophical viewpoint, judo was defined as a physical and morale education method allowing to strengthen the personality of individual [4-6]. A judo performance in young age will be not systematically reproducible in junior or senior categories [7]. Injury prevention strategies increases the possibilities of judoka’s success [8]. Physicians and coaches agree that the judo teaching should be taken seriously to avoid injuries (spine column deviation, bone fracture, etc.) and ensure more effective and safe organization of judo exercises for children [9]. In preschool age (4-6 years), children improve a simple movements such as running, walking and more complex movements de rived from different sports such as throws, holds, climbing, cycling or swimming [10]. Physicians recommend for children aged from 6 to 10 years to develop the general motor abilities before to practise competitive sports whose require specifics and complex tasks [9].