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Judo Match Video Review Checklist

Use this checklist to turn shiai footage into a short review: what changed the match, what pattern appeared, and what to practice next.

Printable checklist 5 to 10 minute review Updated May 28, 2026

What should you review in a judo match video?

Start with the first grip, then review every scoring exchange, conceded score, penalty sequence, and ne-waza transition. The goal is not to describe the whole match. The goal is to choose one practice action that makes the next match better.

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Use This In Five Minutes

  1. Watch the match once without pausing and write the score, penalties, and turning point.
  2. Rewatch the first grip exchange and note who controlled sleeve, lapel, stance, or angle.
  3. Replay the scoring exchange and the conceded exchange at half speed.
  4. Check whether ne-waza or referee pressure changed the rhythm of the match.
  5. End with one drill, one grip rule, or one tactical cue for the next practice.

Judo Match Video Review Checklist

Review item Question to answer Use in Judo AI
Match context What was the score, time, penalty count, and opponent stance? Add to tournament notes or opponent analysis.
First grip Who won sleeve, lapel, posture, and angle in the opening exchange? Turn into a kumite prompt or waza map note.
Scoring exchange What grip, footwork, reaction, and timing led to the score? Log the technique and save the clip as a positive reference.
Conceded score What happened in the three seconds before the score against you? Create one defensive drill or movement rule.
Penalty sequence Was the penalty caused by grip avoidance, passivity, false attack, or boundary pressure? Add a match-week focus for referee pressure.
Ne-waza transition Did you attack, escape, stall, or miss a turnover after the throw attempt? Add to ne-waza training or transition notes.
Opponent pattern What did the opponent repeat under pressure? Save as an opponent tendency before the next tournament.
Next practice action What is the single thing you will train next? Turn it into today's mission, a drill, or an AI Sensei question.

Copyable Match Review Template

Match:
Opponent stance:
Result:
Score / conceded score:

First grip:
Scoring exchange:
Conceded exchange:
Penalty sequence:
Ne-waza transition:
Opponent pattern:

One thing to fix next practice:
Drill:
Match rule for next tournament:

Example Review

Instead of writing "lost by counter," make the note specific: "Lost sleeve control after the second reset, reached for overhand lapel, opponent circled left and countered the forward entry. Next practice: two rounds starting from sleeve disadvantage, recover sleeve before attacking."

How It Connects To Judo AI

After the review, add the next action to your practice log, ask AI Judo Sensei for a drill progression, and update the waza map with the grip or entry that needs work. The checklist works best when the final line becomes a real training task.

FAQ

What should I watch when reviewing judo match video?

Watch the first grip, the exchange before each score or penalty, ne-waza transitions, and the opponent patterns that changed the match. End by choosing one next practice action.

Do I need to review the whole match every time?

No. Watch the whole match once for context, then focus on the exchanges that changed score, penalties, control, or tactical momentum.

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