1,6–8 When considering a typical judo match,most of the time is spent in grip disputes (kumi-kata), requiring high level of upper-body strength endurance, while powerful upper and lower-body actions are needed during technique application.8–12 Furthermore, several authors 13–15 have indicated that the aerobic profile of judo athletes may be important during several situations: (a) in the final moments of a combat;(b) when a high number of matches are performed in the same competition; and (c) during the recovery process between the matches.