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pknox
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In a post regarding fitness on another board I frequent, somebody spoke of the "typical judo body." It was characterized as being heavier on upper body strength, including a proportionally larger neck and forearms, a thicker waist, and in general a bit bulkier then say an Aikidoka.
Has anyone found this to be true? I've seen various body types come through the door, both in Judo and other MA. In your opiniom, does somebody who trains consistently in a specific art for a length of time begin to develop a physique that is, for lack of a better word, "stereotypical" of that style? If so, what do you think is the "typical body type" for these particular arts? Does this occur even in practitioners who pick up the art later in life (as opposed to people who start at 5 and stick with it)? The original question mostly dealt with male practitioners, but females should definitely feel free to chime in as well.
Has anyone found this to be true? I've seen various body types come through the door, both in Judo and other MA. In your opiniom, does somebody who trains consistently in a specific art for a length of time begin to develop a physique that is, for lack of a better word, "stereotypical" of that style? If so, what do you think is the "typical body type" for these particular arts? Does this occur even in practitioners who pick up the art later in life (as opposed to people who start at 5 and stick with it)? The original question mostly dealt with male practitioners, but females should definitely feel free to chime in as well.