柔道是競技型的日本傳統武術，由於柔道的專項競賽規則和技法，柔道運動員在比賽中必須面對特殊的生理挑戰，因此需要相關研究來分析柔道的專項生理學特性。透過文獻分析顯示，柔道項目為運動休息比約2：1的短時間高強度運動，運動當中使用了磷酸系統、乳酸系統以及有氧系統等三種供能系統，隨著比賽的進行，柔道選手會經歷攝氧量的上升和疲勞及肌力下降。在應用方面，柔道選手可以使用不同的運動休息比例，實施有氧系統、乳酸系統及磷酸系統的間歇訓練，以刺激柔道競技所需要的能量代謝系統。

Judo is a competitive form of traditional Japanese martial art. Because of the rules and techniques used in Judo competitions, Judo athletes face special physiological challenge during a Judo match. The review of literature indicated that Judo is a sport with high intensity, short duration with work to rest ratio around 2:1. Phosphogen, glycolysis and oxidative systems are all used in a Judo match. As the match goes on, the athletes will experience increase in oxygen consumption, fatigue, and decrease in muscular strength. Judo athletes reveal superior balance and strength.