Tauberbischofsheim. For the ninth time in a row, the judo department of TSV Tauberbischofsheim organized the judo pentathlon, a popular sports campaign of the German Judo Association for boys and girls between 13 and 16 years of age.
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The classic judo pentathlon is based on the ancient Olympic Games. “Penta” is the Greek prefix for “five”. As part of the “Judolympics”, the disciplines were adapted to the sport: long jump (judo mat long jump), javelin throw (medicine ball throw), stadium run (run around the competition area – Cooper run), wrestling (Japanese judo tournament), run (judo obstacle course), discus (judo vortex), gymnastics (Synchronized judo demonstration), horse competition (piggyback competition) and heavy athletics (partner excavation). Another discipline comes from the field of culture.
Competition with partner
The judo pentathlon thus consists of general and judo-specific exercises. The disciplines are designed as individual competitions and competitions with partners. Experienced judoka can help beginners and score points together.
Since many exercises could not be carried out due to the Corona restrictions, the two TSV coaches Joachim Fels and Torsten Zettelmeier created alternatives.
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You started with the creative part. Then there was the standing long jump, wall sitting, obstacle course, squats and strength exercises on equipment. In addition, there was the Tandoki Renshu, a judo-specific endurance training.
All participating young people had fun, even if some had to go to the limit.
Because there were already some unfamiliar disciplines that made the youngsters sweat a lot. The reward for the performance in this all-around event was the participation certificate with a medal.
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