Why you are barefoot when you practicing judo?

Answer 1

Yes, I agree. Safety and cleanliness would be big reasons. Judo is practiced on mats in a controlled environment with rules to abide by. If you were wearing your shoes, you could accidentally end up causing injuries to your training partner from the hard abrasive rubbing and contact that a shoe would probably cause.

AnswerMost Martial Arts train in their barefeet. There are many reasons for it, including that most didn't have shoes in the earliest years.

But predominantly shoes where not worn indoors, but were removed at the door when entering a home in Japan.

Shoes are likely to cause injury to training partners.

Working out barefoot also strengthens the muscles in the foot. There is also no unnatural placement of the foot due to the shoes.

There is also the advantage for grappling styles like Judo that when barefoot, the feet can be used like a second set of hands as they have a crude ability to grasp. For example: With a sutemi you use your foot to push your opponent over your head (you put your foot on his stomach). A shoe can hurts your opponent with this move. Bare feet are more pleasent for your oppenent.

Answer 2

Mainly, it is for traction, but some wear these slippers that have leather soles. That being said, I would recommend that you just go barefoot- I have for 10 years(Gymnast)... And so when you point your toes the judges can see

Answer 3

It's a standard health and safety procedure, trainers or plimsoles are a must, they also support your body and correct your posture so you are less likely to do any body damage.

Answer 4

It helps to strengthen the foot and lower legs. It is also less dangerous to your training partners.