But one thing is obvious, they are accidental and no different to what can occur in other sporting codes.
Judo is among the safest of all contact sports. As a martial art and Olympic sport, Judo is governed by the International Judo Federation (IJF), which has set strict safety guidelines for competition. Our instructors are knowledgeable and always put safety first. However, as a contact sport injuries sometimes do occur. Often the injuries are as a result of lack of concentration or incorrect technique. But one thing is obvious, they are accidental and no different to what can occur in other sporting codes.