Improving on half-lightweight male judokas´ high performance by the application of the analytic network process

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dc.contributor.authorUriarte Marcos, Sugoi
dc.contributor.authorRodríguez Rodríguez, Raúl
dc.contributor.authorAlfaro Sáiz, Juan José
dc.contributor.authorCarballeira Fernández, Eduardo
dc.contributor.authorUriarte Marcos, Maier
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-07T12:28:03Z
dc.date.available2025-05-07T12:28:03Z
dc.date.issued2021-04-07
dc.date.updated2025-05-07T12:28:03Z
dc.description.abstractJudo is a multifactorial sport where many variables or key performance indicators (KPIs) such as force-velocity profile, bioenergetic capacity, technical and tactical skills, and cognitive and emotional competence play a role and influence the final result. While there have been many academic studies of these variables, usually in isolation, none have examined KPIs holistically or analyzed their impact on strategic performance. The main objective of the present study, therefore, is to apply a novel and easily replicable methodology to identify and prioritize the main KPIs affecting performance in professional judo. Such a methodology was applied to the High-Performance Judo Centre of Valencia, using a multi-criteria decision aid technique: the analytic network process (ANP). The ANP is used to identify and quantify cause and effect relationships not only between KPIs but also between KPIs and performance objectives. Further, the ANP offers effective results when there is a lack of historical KPI data, because it is based on experts' opinions and judgments. A judo expert group (JEG) comprising elite judo coaches and half-lightweight (under 66 kg) male judokas applied the methodology to discriminate between the characteristics required when aiming to reach high-level strategic objectives (such as participating in the Olympic Games or winning a medal in a Grand Slam/Gran Prix). The JEG, which consisted of five elite judokas, national and international champions, and three Olympic coaches—including a former European champion and silver medalist in a world championship—provided high added value to the study. The main findings were that the KPIs that made the most difference were mostly psychological, specifically motivation, stress, and team cohesion. Of these, motivation was by far the most important KPI for success in our case study, so judokas should make sure that they analyze it properly. Motivation is usually intrinsic to the competitor and should be maintained at a high level, not only during tournaments but also during daily training and lifestyle activities. Physical and other specific forms of training, as well as lifestyle KPIs, are very important for the elite competitor but are not sufficient to reach high-level objectives. The most important of these KPIs were Kumi-Kata (grip work), dual career, focus and concentration level, scouting, nutrition, and basic technique. Power and strength were the most important physical KPIs. In general, these are essential for meeting strategic objectives, but they do not make the crucial difference. This suggests that professional psychological support should be provided in daily training and that international team composition and internships should be fostereden
dc.identifier.citationUriarte Marcos, S., Rodríguez-Rodríguez, R., Alfaro-Saiz, J.-J., Carballeira, E., & Uriarte Marcos, M. (2021). Improving on half-lightweight male judokas´ high performance by the application of the analytic network process. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/FPSYG.2021.621454
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/FPSYG.2021.621454
dc.identifier.eissn1664-1078
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14454/2681
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherFrontiers Media S.A.
dc.rights© 2021 Uriarte Marcos, Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Alfaro-Saiz, Carballeira and Uriarte Marcos
dc.subject.otherPerformance improvements
dc.subject.otherJudo
dc.subject.otherPsychology skills
dc.subject.otherAnalytic network process
dc.subject.otherKey performance
dc.title Improving on half-lightweight male judokas´ high performance by the application of the analytic network processen
dc.typejournal article
dcterms.accessRightsopen access
oaire.citation.titleFrontiers in Psychology
oaire.citation.volume12
oaire.licenseConditionhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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